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100,000 Philippines Evacuated As Typhoon Fung-wong Nears

November 9, 2025 1:07 am

More than 100,000 residents across eastern and northern Philippines have been evacuated as Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, intensified on Sunday, bringing the threat of torrential rains, destructive winds, and life-threatening storm surges to Luzon and nearby regions.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Fung-wong had strengthened into a super typhoon on Sunday morning, packing sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) and gusts reaching 230 km/h (143 mph). The storm is expected to make landfall in Aurora province, central Luzon, on Sunday night at the earliest.

Authorities raised Signal No. 5, the …

Typhoon Fung-Wong: Philippines Braces For Super Storm

November 8, 2025 11:04 am

The Philippines is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Fung-Wong, locally known as Uwan, which is forecast to make landfall on the island of Luzon as a super typhoon on Sunday evening, bringing destructive winds, torrential rains, and life-threatening storm surges.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Fung-Wong could intensify further before making landfall, with sustained winds exceeding 185 km/h (115 mph) and even stronger gusts. The storm is projected to weaken after striking land but will likely remain a typhoon as it moves across Luzon.

“Fung-Wong will bring intense rainfall, widespread flooding, and potentially dangerous …

Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills Five in Vietnam After Powerful Storm

November 7, 2025 3:00 am

At least five people have been killed and several others injured after Typhoon Kalmaegi slammed into central and highland Vietnam on Thursday evening, bringing destructive winds and torrential rain that left widespread damage and power outages, state media reported.

The storm, which made landfall late Thursday, tore through Dak Lak, Quang Ngai, and Gia Lai provinces, destroying homes, sinking fishing boats, and knocking out power lines across multiple regions, according to Vietnam News.

Authorities said nearly 57 homes were completely destroyed while more than 3,000 others lost their roofs as powerful gusts swept through the area. At least 11 boats …

Philippines Declares National Calamity After Typhoon kills 114

November 6, 2025 8:45 am

The Philippines has declared a national state of calamity after Typhoon Kalmaegi — locally known as “Tino” — carved a path of devastation through the central region, leaving at least 114 people dead and 127 missing.

The hardest-hit province was Cebu, where authorities reported 71 confirmed deaths and hundreds more missing after flash floods and landslides overwhelmed rivers and low-lying communities. Entire towns were submerged, homes swept away, and rescue operations struggled to reach remote barangays blocked by mud and debris.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. authorised the calamity declaration to enable faster deployment of emergency funding, accelerate relief support and …

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Visayan Islands Philippines Kills 60

October 2, 2025 1:26 am

Deadly Earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude hits Visayas region of central Philippines, leaving at least 60 killed and 150 injured as rescuers search for survivors.

A powerful earthquake has struck the central Philippines, leaving at least 60 people dead and more than 150 injured, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

The 6.9 magnitude quake hit shortly after 10 p.m. local time on Tuesday, just west of the coastal town of Palompon. The tremor, described as shallow by seismologists, brought down buildings, damaged homes and scattered rubble across busy streets, complicating rescue efforts overnight.

Emergency teams, supported by soldiers, police officers and civilian volunteers, …

Dozens Injured As Powerful 7.1 Earthquake Hits Philippines

July 27, 2022 4:07 am

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippine island of Luzon early Wednesday killing no fewer than one person and damaging buildings in the northern Abra province and sending strong tremors through the capital, Manila.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that a 25-year-old man was killed by falling debris, said Abra Vice Governor Joy Bernos, when the quake struck about 11 km (six miles) southeast of Dolores town at a shallow depth of 10 km (6 miles), according to U.S. Geological Survey data.

‘Despite the sad reports about the damages caused by the earthquake, we are assuring quick response …

Thousands Of Soldiers On Alert Ahead Of Philippine Elections

May 9, 2022 3:07 am

No fewer than 60,000 security forces in the Philippines were on Sunday placed on alert to safeguard ballots and polling stations on the eve of the presidential election after police reported four people killed in an outbreak of violence last weekend.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that elections are a traditionally volatile time in the country which has very lax gun laws and a violent political culture, but the national police said this season has been comparatively peaceful.

In one of the worst incidents, four people were killed Saturday in a gun battle between armed supporters of mayoral rivals …

The Philippines Appoints Nigerian, Akpakwu As Consul

The Philippines Appoint Nigerian, Akpakwu As Consul

June 1, 2020 9:00 am

Emmanuel Akpakwu, a Nigerian, has been appointed the Republic of Philippines’ Consul to the Nigerian Consulate in Lagos.

Akpakwu, a Sports administrator, is also reputable entrepreneur and investor and has had a business relationship with the Republic of the Philippines for over 10 years.

Her Excellency, Shirley HO-Vicario, the Philippines Ambassador to Nigeria, performed the swearing-in ceremony for the new envoy at the Embassy in Abuja yesterday.

HO-Vicario commended Akpakwu for his commitment in strengthening the ties between her country and Nigeria over the years.

According to her, “After this ceremony, when next you visit the Philippines, you shall no

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Nine Doctors Die From Coronavirus In Philippines

March 26, 2020 6:15 pm

Nine doctors have died in the Philippines from the coronavirus, the country’s top medical association said Thursday, as hospitals were overwhelmed and medics complained about a lack of protection on the front lines.

The announcement of the doctors’ deaths heightened fears that the scale of the health crisis in the Philippines is much worse than is being officially reported, with the confirmed virus death toll at just 38.

The main island of Luzon, home to 55 million people, is in the second week of a lockdown to contain the spread of the disease, however medics are warning there is a …

Philippines President Takes Action After Death Of Soleiman

January 5, 2020 2:15 pm

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday directed the country’s military to prepare to evacuate thousands of Filipinos in Iran and Iraq if hostilities escalate in the Middle East.

Duterte issued the directive during an emergency meeting with defence, military and police officials, said Arsenio Andolong, spokesman for the Department of National Defence.

“The sole agenda was how to ensure the safety of our countrymen in the Middle East, especially those in Iraq and Iran as the tension between the United States and Iran rises,” Andolong said in a statement.

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Southern Philippines Hit By 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake

December 15, 2019 3:20 pm

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Sunday, geologists said, the same area struck by a string of deadly tremors in October.

People rushed from homes and restaurants set swaying by the strong jolt south of the populous city of Davao and the Philippine Institue of Volcanology and Seismology said it was expecting damage.

There was no threat of a tsunami, said the US Geological Survey, which initially reported the magnitude at 6.9.

The Philippines suffers regular tremors as part of the Pacific …

Arnis, Philippines Martial Art That Evokes Magellan’s Wrath

December 7, 2019 4:10 pm

To the untrained eye, arnis — the stick-wielding martial art of the Philippines — is brutal and frenzied, but behind the chaos lies a tradition dating back hundreds of years.

With some contests lasting just a few minutes, the fast and furious combat sport made a triumphant return to the Southeast Asian Games this week, boosting the home nation’s haul of golds by 14.

Filipino ‘arnisadors’ are fiercely proud of their country, and the sport that symbolises their spirit of battle and revolution.