SBS News in Filipino, Saturday 8 February 2025

Plane crash in Mindanao

Authorities are investigating the crash of a private plane in Barangay Malatimon, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on February 6, past 2 p.m. Image source: Jho Upam, GMA Regional TV One Mindanao

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • A U.S. military service member and three defense contractors were killed when a light aircraft crashed into a rice field in Mindanao, Philippine National Police officials confirmed.
  • A Whitsunday airport closed ahead of a forecasted surge in heavy rain.
  • Filipino singer Dulce, known as Asia’s Diva, has arrived in Australia for a special pre-Valentine’s concert as part of her grand celebration of 50 years in the music industry.

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