Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit: Half a million people evacuated in Philippines

More than 500,000 people have evacuated their homes as typhoon Hagupit approaches the Philippines. Typhoon Hagupit, which weakened slightly on…

10 years ago

Typhoon Hagupit: Tens of thousands of people seek shelter in Philippines

Tens of thousands of people in the Philippines have sought shelter as powerful Typhoon Hagupit heads towards the country. Typhoon…

10 years ago

Typhoon Hagupit heads for Philippines

The Philippines are braced for the arrival of Typhoon Hagupit, expected to hit land on December 6. Hagupit, which is…

10 years ago

Typhoon Haiyan: Philippines mark anniversary with memorial march in Tacloban

A memorial walk took place in the Philippines on the anniversary of Typhoon Haiyan which ravaged central parts of the…

10 years ago

Imelda Marcos’ art collection seized in Philippines

Paintings belonging to Imelda Marcos have been seized by Philippine authorities who claim they were acquired with stolen state funds.…

10 years ago

Fung-Wong: Tropical storm hits Philippines forcing evacuations

Some 200,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in the Philippines after tropical storm Fung-Wong has brought flooding,…

10 years ago

Typhoon Rammasun hits southern China

Rammasun, the biggest typhoon to hit southern China in 40 years, has killed 17 people, after wreaking death and destruction…

10 years ago

Typhoon Rammasun kills 38 people and leaves millions without power in Philippines

Typhoon Rammasun has killed 38 people and left millions without power in central Philippines. Ten more people were injured by…

10 years ago

Typhoon Rammasun hits central Philippines

Typhoon Rammasun hit the central Philippines forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The typhoon, also known as Glenda, struck the…

10 years ago

New US-Philippine military pact signed as Barack Obama arrives in Manila

Shortly after arriving in Philippines, President Barack Obama held talks with President Benigno Aquino and was later to attend a…

11 years ago

Philippine Supreme Court backs birth control law defying Catholic Church

Philippine top court has approved a birth control law, in a defeat for the Catholic Church. The law requires government…

11 years ago

China-Philippines navy incident in disputed waters captured on camera

A Chinese navy vessel harasses a Philippine supply boat off a disputed South China Sea island, in a spat witnessed…

11 years ago

Manila airport shooting: Four people killed by gunmen

Four people, including a mayor, have been shot dead by gunmen at Manila airport in the Philippines, officials have said.…

11 years ago

Typhoon Haiyan death toll rises to 5,209 in Philippines

Typhoon Haiyan death toll has risen above 5,000, officials in the Philippines say, two weeks after the devastating storm hit…

11 years ago

Typhoon Haiyan death toll rises to 3,621 in Philippines

According to Philippine officials, the number of people confirmed dead from Typhoon Haiyan now stands at 3,621. UN and local…

11 years ago

Typhoon Haiyan affected 11 million people in Philippines

Philippines’ government says it is facing its biggest ever logistical challenge after Typhoon Haiyan, which affected as many as 11…

11 years ago

Typhoon Haiyan: US and UK warships head to Philippines as UN appeals for aid

UK and US ships were heading to the Philippines as the UN appealed for aid amid the large-scale devastation caused…

11 years ago

Typhoon Haiyan: President Benigno Aquino declares state of national calamity in Philippines

President Benigno Aquino has declared a state of national calamity in Philippines in order to speed relief efforts for victims…

11 years ago

Typhoon Haiyan may have killed 10,000 people in Tacloban

According to Philippine officials, around 10,000 people may have died in just one area hit by Typhoon Haiyan. Typhoon Haiyan…

11 years ago

Typhoon Haiyan death toll rises to 1,200 in Philippines

Red Cross officials estimate that at least 1,200 people were killed by Typhoon Haiyan, the largest storm ever to make…

11 years ago

Typhoon Haiyan hits central Philippines

Typhoon Haiyan has hit the central Philippines with sustained winds of 146 mph. Meteorologists say that if initial estimates based…

11 years ago

Typhoon Haiyan to hit central Philippines

Typhoon Haiyan is heading for Philippines and is expected to strike central parts of the country on Friday. Typhoon Haiyan,…

11 years ago

Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 99

The death toll from the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Philippines yesterday continues to rise. At least 99 people died in…

11 years ago

Philippines earthquake hits Bohol and Cebu killing at least 20 people

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake has hit the central Philippines, killing at least 20 people, reports say. The US Geological Survey said…

11 years ago

Philippines ferry carrying 870 crashes into cargo ship killing at least 26

At least 26 people have died and more than 200 are missing after MV Thomas Aquinas ferry collided with a…

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