Now playing Next Philippines Thousands evacuated after Christmas Day flooding in the Philippines Flooding on Christmas Day in the Philippines has left a trail of destruction to infrastructure and homes, with at least eight people reported dead and 19 others missing. 26/12/2022
Now playing Next no comment Watch: Philippines hit by heavy flooding during Christmas weekend At least eight people have died and another 19 people are missing after heavy flooding hit the Philippines over the Christmas weekend. 26/12/2022
Now playing Next Philippines Philippines storm victims 'feared tsunami and ran toward mudslide' The death toll from tropical storm Nalgae climbed on Sunday to 48, with more than 20 others missing and many parts of the country still inundated with water. 30/10/2022
Now playing Next Philippines Dozens still missing as Tropical Storm Nalgae lashes the Philippines Officials say at least 60 people are still missing feared dead after Tropical Storm Nalgae hit the Philippines causing devastating mudslides and destroying homes. 29/10/2022
Now playing Next no comment Typhoon Noru causes flooding in northern Philippines Typhoon Noru hit the northern Philippines on Monday, killing five rescuers. 26/09/2022
Now playing Next no comment Protest at Japanese Embassy against dolphin kill More than a dozen Filipino marine wildlife advocates marched to the Japanese Embassy in Manila on Thursday to protest the resumption of the annual drive fisheries, which sees the capture and kill of hundreds of dolphins in Japan. 01/09/2022
Now playing Next Philippines Dictator's son Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippines president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr, who succeeds Rodrigo Duterte, sees the return of the Marcos family to power 36 years after his father's tyrannical rule ended. 30/06/2022
Now playing Next Green News Unpredictable volcano in the Philippines spews out 1km-long ash cloud The Philippines is in the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', where volcanic activity and earthquakes are common. 06/06/2022
Now playing Next no comment Residents inspect damage after huge fire in Manila Hundreds of residents tried to salvage parts of their destroyed homes on Friday, a day after a massive fire engulfed a residential compound in Manila. 20/05/2022
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Now playing Next See Filipino Catholic devotees whip themselves in brutal Easter ritual While most Catholics in the Philippines spend Good Friday at church or with family, others go to more extreme lengths to atone for their sins 15/04/2022
Now playing Next no comment Aerial images of Philippines typhoon devastation Destroyed houses and trees after Super Typhoon Rai smashed into the Philippines leaving hundreds and thousands of people homeless 23/12/2021
Now playing Next Philippines 'Super typhoon' Rai claims at least 208 lives in Philippines The disaster-prone country was struck by the strongest storm of the year on Friday night. 18/12/2021
Now playing Next no comment Typhoon threatens Philippines, thousands evacuated Typhoon threatens Philippines, thousands evacuated 16/12/2021
Now playing Next no comment Filipino protesters destroy Duterte effigy at march in Manila Hundreds of protesters marched in Manila on Friday and marked International Human Rights Day by destroying an effigy of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. 10/12/2021
Now playing Next no comment Filipinos flock to cemeteries ahead of All Saints' Day closure People flock to cemeteries in the Catholic-majority Philippines for their last chance to visit dead loved ones ahead of a government-ordered nationwide closure of graveyards for All Saints' Day. 28/10/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Nobel winner Maria Ressa calls Facebook 'biased against facts' Ressa, who was the joint recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize this week, slammed Facebook as a threat to democracy. 09/10/2021
Now playing Next Philippines Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte announces retirement from politics The authoritarian leader says he is backing out of a plan to run for vice president in next year’s elections and will retire from politics after his term ends. 02/10/2021
Now playing Next Philippines Fifty killed in Philippine military’s worst ever air disaster The Lockheed C-130 Hercules was carrying 96 mostly combat troops when it overshot the runway while landing on Sunday at the Jolo airport in Sulu province, military officials said. 05/07/2021
Now playing Next Philippines At least 31 dead in Philippines military plane crash The Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying troops crashed in a southern province after missing the runway Sunday. 04/07/2021
Now playing Next Philippines ICC prosecutor seeks to probe Philippines' crackdown on drug crime The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said a preliminary probe "determined that there is a reasonable basis to believe that the crime against humanity of murder has been committed" in the Philippines. 15/06/2021
Now playing Next no comment Cargo ship fire at Manila wharf injures several A small cargo ship on fire in the port of Manila injured at least six people and sparked a fire in a nearby slum. 12/06/2021
Now playing Next no comment Thousands of Filippino faithful gather at church to see rare statue A parade involving the centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ, which is believed to have miraculous healing powers, was cancelled because of the pandemic. 09/01/2021
Now playing Next no comment Filipinos head to Christmas parks for festive cheer amid the pandemic The country has one of the world's longest festive seasons, that kicks off in September, but this year Christmas parties and mass gatherings are banned. 11/12/2020
Now playing Next no comment Typhoon leaves at least 42 dead and 20 missing in Philippines Typhoon Vamco knocked down power lines and damaged homes as it passed north of Manila. 13/11/2020
Now playing Next no comment Major floods in Manila after Typhoon Vamco hits the Philippines It's the third typhoon to hit the country in as many weeks. 12/11/2020
