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Days of heavy rain leave at least 13 dead in Philippines, rescuers say

The Philippines is the first major landmass facing the Pacific cyclone belt and the archipelago is hit by an average of 20 storms and typhoons each year.

10/08/2026

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Catholics walk barefoot in mud ritual

Devotees in rice paddies cover themselves in mud and banana leaves for the Taong Putik festival, honouring St. John the Baptist with barefoot processions.

24/06/2026

Residences

Mandarin Oriental is set to return to this southeast Asian capital

Luxury hospitality brand will return to Manila after a 14-year absence, bringing with it suites with skyline views and a wellness floor inspired by Filipino traditions.

22/06/2026

Philippines

Disaster drills prevented more deaths when quake hit Philippines

The numbers of dead and missing were considerably lowered after multiple verifications, the Office of Civil Defence said in a statement.

12/06/2026

Philippines

Philippines continues rescue effort after powerful Mindanao quake

The Philippines continued rescue operations on 10 June after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, killing at least 37 people, injuring nearly 500 and forcing more than 32,000 residents from their homes.

10/06/2026

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Philippines earthquake: Residents clear debris amid concerns over aftershocks

The Philippines is assessing the impact of a powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June. Residents are clearing debris while hospitals continue operating outdoors amid concerns over aftershocks.

09/06/2026

Philippines

Around 20,000 displaced by Philippine earthquake that killed 37

The Philippines is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the ocean.

09/06/2026

Philippines

Schoolchildren flee as canopy collapses during deadly Philippines quake

Children scream and run for cover as a school canopy collapses during the powerful earthquake that hit the southern Philippines, killing at least four people and injuring more than 200.

08/06/2026

Philippines

At least 32 killed as Philippines hit by 7.8 magnitude earthquake

The strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines this year was centered at sea and caused damage in a key coastal city, knocking down power and setting off 1-metre tsunami waves along nearby coasts, officials said.

08/06/2026

Philippines

Four dead, 17 still missing after collapse of hotel in Philippines

Officials said up to 70 people were employed at the construction site, though most had gone home for the weekend.

25/05/2026

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Ash Wednesday: Millions mark start of Lent in the Philippines

Millions of Filipinos observe Ash Wednesday with an ash cross, marking the start of Lent in the predominantly Christian nation

18/02/2026

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Could ‘transition credits’ be the key to unlocking a coal-free Asia?

This novel take on carbon credits could cure Asia's coal addiction - but critics are sceptical.

11/12/2025

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Scenes of destruction after Super Typhoon Fung-wong hits the Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong hit Aurora province with 185 kph winds, causing floods, power outages, and landslides, leading to a state of emergency.

11/11/2025

Philippines

Fung-wong leaves 4 dead and 1.4 million evacuated in the Philippines

Typhoon Fung-wong killed at least four people, forced the evacuation of over 1.4 million residents, and exposed 30 million to hazards in the Philippines.

10/11/2025

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Powerful typhoon Fung-wong wreaks havoc in the Philippines, leaving 8 dead and 1.4 million displaced

Fung-wong has killed at least 8 and displaced 1.4 million in the Philippines, with severe floods and landslides prompting mass evacuations and power cuts.

10/11/2025

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Video shows Super Typhoon Fung-wong bringing powerful winds and flooding to the Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong has triggered mass evacuations across the Philippines as powerful winds and torrential rains threaten millions following the devastation of Typhoon Kalmaegi.

09/11/2025

Philippines

Philippines braces for typhoon Fung-wong as nearly 1 million evacuate

Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr has urged people to evacuate as Super Typhoon Fung-wong threatens the Philippines with winds up to 230 km/h, following Typhoon Kalmaegi's devastation.

09/11/2025

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188 dead in Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi

In central Philippines, families mourned 188 Typhoon Kalmaegi victims. President Marcos Jr. declared a national emergency with another typhoon approaching.

07/11/2025

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Millions affected as typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines

Typhoon Kalmaegi has left 140 dead and nearly two million affected in the Philippines, with widespread flooding and severe infrastructure damage.

06/11/2025

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Philippines declares state of emergency after Typhoon kills hundreds

According to the Office of Civil Defense, nearly 2 million people have been impacted by the typhoon's devastation, with some 560,000 villagers currently displaced.

06/11/2025

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Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll rises to 66 in the Philippines as thousands displaced

The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi has climbed to 66, with more than 700,000 people affected and severe destruction reported across the Philippines.

05/11/2025

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Typhoon Kalmaegi kills two, displaces thousands in Philippines

Kalmaegi tore through the central Philippines with powerful winds and floods, killing two people and forcing mass evacuations.

04/11/2025

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Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Philippines

At least two people have died in a powerful 7.4 earthquake that struck the south east coast of the Philippines on Friday. Authorities had initially issued evacuation warnings following tsunami threats; however, these have now been lifted.

10/10/2025

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Death toll rises to 72 after earthquake hits central Philippines

At least 72 people have been confirmed dead and nearly 300 injured after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the central Philippines late on Tuesday, affecting more than 170,000 residents, according to officials.

02/10/2025

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Strong earthquake shakes central Philippines and triggers local tsunam

A powerful offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, shaking buildings, sending residents running into the streets and damaging a stone church.

01/10/2025

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Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bualoi triggers flood and landslide war

Typhoon Bualoi weakened into a storm after striking the eastern Philippines overnight, sweeping through central islands on Friday where tens of thousands had been evacuated from flood- and landslide-prone villages.

26/09/2025