Philippines
Dead sperm whale washes ashore in Philippines, latest in string of deaths
World
May 23, 2022
Dead sperm whale washes ashore in Philippines, latest in string of deaths
(CNN) – A dead sperm whale has washed ashore in the Philippines, the latest in a string of whale deaths…
At least 25 dead in landslides, floods after tropical storm Megi hits Philippines
World
April 12, 2022
At least 25 dead in landslides, floods after tropical storm Megi hits Philippines
Manila – Philippine authorities said on Monday at least 25 people had died in landslides and floods caused by tropical…
Philippines slams Chinese ship’s ‘close distance maneuvering’ in South China Sea
World
March 28, 2022
Philippines slams Chinese ship’s ‘close distance maneuvering’ in South China Sea
Manila – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday reported a recent incident of “close distance maneuvering” by a Chinese…
Philippine authorities evacuate thousands as volcano Taal spews mile-high plume
World
March 27, 2022
Philippine authorities evacuate thousands as volcano Taal spews mile-high plume
(CNN) – A small but restive volcano south of the Philippine capital spewed a 1.5 kilometer (0.9 miles) plume on…
UN chief announces plan to get the whole world access to early weather warnings within 5 years
World
March 24, 2022
UN chief announces plan to get the whole world access to early weather warnings within 5 years
(CNN)UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced a plan Wednesday to ensure every single person on the planet has access to early…
Shrapnel injures 12 at Saudi Abha airport as drone intercepted
Middle East
February 10, 2022
Shrapnel injures 12 at Saudi Abha airport as drone intercepted
DUBAI, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Twelve people were injured at Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport by shrapnel from an explosive-laden drone…
Philippine supertyphoon Rai ‘exceeded all predictions’ – forecaster
World
December 22, 2021
Philippine supertyphoon Rai ‘exceeded all predictions’ – forecaster
SINGAPORE, Dec 22 (Reuters) – The rapid intensification that turned this week’s Typhoon Rai into the strongest storm to hit…
Typhoon deaths in Philippines top 100, mayors appeal for aid
World
December 19, 2021
Typhoon deaths in Philippines top 100, mayors appeal for aid
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The governor of an island province in the central Philippines said Sunday at least 63 people…
Philippines tentatively reopens schools as COVID-19 cases ease
World
December 6, 2021
Philippines tentatively reopens schools as COVID-19 cases ease
MANILA, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Some children in the Philippines’ capital Manila returned to school on Monday after a near…
In major ocean polluter Philippines, group turns plastic waste into planks
Environment
October 25, 2021
In major ocean polluter Philippines, group turns plastic waste into planks
MANILA, Oct 25 (Reuters) – A group of recyclers in the Philippines is trying to ease the country’s worsening plastic…