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 10 people dead and displacing hundreds of thousands, officials said Friday. The storm struck just days after Super Typhoon Ragasa … Continue reading Second Storm in a Week Batters the Philippines
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 southern China after battering the northern Philippines. Philippines: Tens of Thousands Displaced More than 10,000 residents in northern Luzon have … Continue reading Super Typhoon Ragasa Forces Mass Evacuations
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 than 1,100 families homeless and prompting urgent calls for improved safety enforcement. The blaze, which ignited at around 8:28 p.m. … Continue reading Fire Ravages Manila Slum, Displacing Thousands
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 a White House meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The deal stipulates a 19% tariff on Philippine exports to the … Continue reading Trade Deals: Philippines and Indonesia Ahead of Deadline
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 celebration of the 127th anniversary of Philippine independence. Ambassador Irene Susan B. Natividad welcomed a distinguished gathering of local and … Continue reading Berlin: Philippine Ambassador Celebrates Independence Day