Philippines: Typhoon kills at least 13
MANILA – A typhoon that struck the central Philippines over Christmas has killed at least 13 people, disaster agency officials said on Thursday. Typhoon Phanfone hit the Philippines late on Tuesday with winds of up to 120 kph (75 mph) … Continue reading Philippines: Typhoon kills at least 13
Philippines: Lufthansa Technik opens new hangar
MANILA — Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony of a new hangar, to be called Hangar 1A, at its hub in Pasay City. The creation of Hangar 1A would increase LTP’s capacity by 20 percent and would … Continue reading Philippines: Lufthansa Technik opens new hangar
Philippines: Typhoon Kammuri kills four people
Manila – A powerful typhoon killed four people in the Philippines and prompted authorities to close the country’s largest airport due to powerful winds and heavy rains. Typhoon Kammuri, known locally as Tisoy, made landfall on the southeastern part of Luzon, … Continue reading Philippines: Typhoon Kammuri kills four people
Philippines: Midterm Elections on May 13
Manila – Rising inflation, endemic poverty, declining infrastructure and competing claims over territorial waters are among the issues facing Philippine voters when they vote May 13 in midterm legislative elections. But instead of evaluating candidates on these issues, they are … Continue reading Philippines: Midterm Elections on May 13
Philippines: Earthquake shakes capital
Manila – Five people were killed when at least two buildings collapsed as a strong earthquake rocked the northern Philippines, a local official said. Three bodies have been pulled out of a collapsed building in the town of Porac, while … Continue reading Philippines: Earthquake shakes capital