PHILIPPINES

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 …

Berlin: Philippine Ambassador Celebrates Independence Day

BERLIN – On July 2, 2025, the Philippine Embassy in Berlin hosted a commemorative reception at the Waldorf Astoria in …