SBS News in Filipino, Sunday 12 October 2025

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.

A State of Calamity has been declared in Davao Oriental following twin earthquakes on Friday. [In Photo] Tents were set up outside the Davao Oriental Provincial Hospital after 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck on Friday morning. Credit: Davao Oriental Provincial Hospital-Manay (Facebook)

Key Points

• A State of Calamity has been declared in Davao Oriental after twin earthquakes on Friday; another magnitude 5.5 quake hit the province on Saturday, while a magnitude 5.1 quake rocks Zambales in Central Luzon.
• A man in Sydney has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for a child abuse case, while the minor victim in the Philippines is now safe.
• The Australian Immi App can now be used by eligible visa applicants from an additional 10 Pacific countries, including the Philippines.
• Winners of the Australian Women in Music Awards have been announced.

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SBS News in Filipino, Sunday 12 October 2025

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