PHILIPPINES – Tropical Cyclone Basyang (Penha) left at least 8 people dead and displaced thousands in Philippines, after the storm caused severe flooding in the Cagayan region. Four members of the same family were killed by a landslide in Cagayan de Oro City, according to the local media outlet Inquirer. Four other fatalities were reported […]
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M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 Ferry Sinks in Southern Philippines Killing 15
PHILIPPINES – A ferry identified as M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 carrying 350 passengers sunk off Basilan province in the southern Philippines early Monday, killing at least 15 and leaving 28 others missing. According to local reports, the ferry was en route to Jolo Island in Sulu province. Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) officials said that 316 […]
Singaporean Cargo Ship Capsizes in South China Sea, Killing 2
PHILIPPINES – At least 2 sailors were killed and another one injured after a Singaporean-flagged cargo ship capsized in South China Sea on Friday, with both Philippines and Chinese rescue teams responding to the site. China’s People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said it initiated a joint rescue effort for a capsized foreign cargo ship […]
Friday a Day of Mourning in Philippines After Landfill Collapse Kills 13
PHILIPPINES – After a landfill collapse killed 13 and left 23 others missing, the local city council announced on Wednesday that Friday Jan. 16 will be a day of mourning for the victims. The Cebu City council declared Jan. 16 as a day of mourning for the victims of the Binaliw landfill landslide, at it […]
Over 25 Volcanic Earthquakes and Tremors Recorded in Philippines in 24 Hours
PHILIPPINES – Taal Volcano in Luzon Island in the northern Philippines experienced over 25 volcanic earthquakes and tremors in 24 hours, according to local reports on Saturday. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), 25 volcanic earthquakes and six volcanic tremors were recorded at the volcano over the past 24 hours, with […]
Philippines Protest Rally Today as Filipinos Take to the Streets
PHILIPPINES – Two major public rallies were conducted in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, in protest demanding government accountability and transparency in the wake of two deadly typhoons. A total of 16,433 police officers are to be stationed at the two main rally locations: Rizal Park in Manila, where religious group Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) is […]
Typhoon Uwan Update Today
PHILIPPINES – At least 2 people were killed and 1.4 million others evacuated on Monday as Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong) battered the Philippines. “As for casualties, there were reports, but it is subject to validation,” Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, an official with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), told reporters. One person died from drowning and […]
Latest News on Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi)
PHILIPPINES – The death toll from Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) in the Philippines have risen to 204 as of Saturday November 8, with 109 people still unaccounted for. A total of 156 people were injured due to the devastation caused by Kalmaegi, locally known as Tino, the Philippines News Agency reported, citing National Disaster Risk Reduction […]
Latest on Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) as Death Toll Rises to 114
PHILIPPINES – According to officials on Thursday, the death toll from Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) is now at least 114, with 127 people still missing in the latest update. Diego Mariano, deputy spokesperson for the Office of Civil Defense, said 82 people were injured in Central Visayas, the worst-hit region, local media outlet the Inquirer reported. […]
Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) Relief Helicopter Crashes in Philippines
PHILIPPINES – As Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) batters Philippines leaving at least 19 dead, a helicopter on a humanitarian and disaster relief mission crashed on Tuesday according to the Eastern Mindanao Command. Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing for the helicopter, which went down in the Agusan del Sur province in the Mindanao region, according to […]
Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake in Philippines Kills 1
PHILIPPINES – A magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Philippines on Friday killed 1 person and prompted a tsunami warning after the quake struck Mindanao region. The quake occurred at a depth of 58.1 kilometers (36 miles), the US Geological Survey said. It struck off the eastern coast of Mindanao Island at 9.43 am local time (0143GMT). […]
Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake in Philippines Kills 69
PHILIPPINES – At least 69 people died and over 140 others were injured after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday. The Office of the Civil Defense said that so far, 30 fatalities have been reported from Bogo City, 22 from San Remigio, 10 from Medellin, five from Tabogon, and one each from Sogod […]
Typhoon Bualoi Kills 26 in Philippines
PHILIPPINES – At least 26 people died and 33 others were injured in typhoon Bualoi in Philippines according to local reports on Sunday. 14 people went missing. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said a total of 738,714 families, or 2,797,706 individuals, have been affected by days of torrential rains, floods, and landslides […]
Protests Against Corruption in Philippines Leave 1 Dead
PHILIPPINES – The Sunday protests against corruption in Philippines left 1 person dead, while over 90 police officers were injured. 216 others, including 89 minors were arrested according to local reports. The Department of Health said that 48 injured individuals were taken to a hospital after the clash between protesters and police on Mendiola Street, […]
57 Chinese Military Aircraft Detected Around Taiwan
TAIWAN – 57 Chinese military aircraft detected around Taiwan according to the island’s defense ministry on Friday. The ministry said it detected 57 sorties of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, six PLA Navy ships and four official ships operating around Taiwan. It added that “38 out of 57 sorties crossed the median line of the […]