PHILIPPINES

Philippines: Powerful 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes

MANILA – A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck late Tuesday near the central Philippine coast, triggering structural collapse, fires and multiple …

Second Storm in a Week Batters the Philippines

MANILA / HANOI — Tropical Storm Bualoi (local name Opong) tore across the central Philippines late Thursday, leaving at least …

Super Typhoon Ragasa Forces Mass Evacuations

MANILA/SHENZHEN — Authorities across East and Southeast Asia have ordered large-scale evacuations and closures as Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels toward …

Fire Ravages Manila Slum, Displacing Thousands

MANILA — A massive fire tore through the shantytown neighbourhood of Happyland, Barangay 105, Tondo, late Saturday evening, leaving more …

Trade Deals: Philippines and Indonesia Ahead of Deadline

JAKARTA/WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump confirmed on July 22 that the US and the Philippines have reached a trade agreement following …