Tag: Philippines
Deadly Typhoon Ragasa slams into southern China’s densely populated coast after killing 14 in Taiwan
A massive typhoon that’s already brought fatal flooding to Taiwan, where 14 are dead and 124 are missing,…
Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and southern China with intense rain and destructive winds
HONG KONG (AP) — Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest in years, whipped waves taller than lampposts onto…
Hong Kong, southern China brace for powerful Typhoon Ragasa after it batters the Philippines
A huge and powerful typhoon is headed toward southern China after lashing the Philippines with destructive winds and…
Most powerful storm on earth this year lashes Philippines. Hong Kong, Taiwan and southern China on alert
The strongest storm anywhere in the world this year is passing over the northern Philippines with destructive winds…
Super typhoon blowing by northern Philippines and Taiwan forces evacuations and closures
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of people were evacuated from northern Philippine villages and schools and offices were…
Thousands evacuated in Philippines as super typhoon nears land
More than 10,000 evacuees sheltered in schools and evacuation centres in the Philippines on Monday as heavy rains…
Philippines halts work, classes as super typhoon barrels toward Luzon
MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines suspended work and classes across Metro Manila and large parts of the country on…
Super Typhoon ploughs towards Philippines, Taiwan
The Philippines and Taiwan hunkered down Monday as Super Typhoon Ragasa delivered punishing winds and intense rainfall while…
Why Floods Are Bringing Filipino Protesters to the Streets
Protesters take part in a rally as they demonstrate against corruption following the revelations over bogus flood control…
Thousands protest in the Philippines over massive corruption scandal
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of protesters took to the streets in the Philippine capital on Sunday to…
Philippines ‘ghost’ flood projects leave residents stranded
The dike meant to protect the Philippine town cost taxpayers nearly $2 million, but when a minister visited…
Tensions flare as Chinese and Philippine ships collide near disputed shoal in South China Sea
BEIJING (AP) — China's coast guard accused a Philippine ship of deliberately ramming one of its vessels on…