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Storm-weary Philippines forcibly evacuates thousands

Storm-Weary Philippines Forcibly Evacuates Thousands as Another Typhoon Hits

The last two typhoons and a tropical storm caused more than 160 deaths, damaged thousands of houses and farmlands and affected more than 9 million people, including hundreds of thousands who fled to emergency shelters, after dumping from one to two months’ worth of rain in just 24 hours in some cities and towns.

WIVB-TV · 21h

Storm-weary Philippines forcibly evacuates thousands of villagers as latest typhoon blows near

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of people were being forcibly evacuated from 2,500 villages in the northern Philippines on Monday as another typhoon threatened the region already devastated by floods and landslides from three storms in less than a ...

KTEN · 10h

Thousands flee as fourth major storm in a month hits Philippines

Thousands of people sought shelter, ports were shut down and landslides blocked mountain roads in the Philippines on Monday, as the disaster-weary nation was struck by a fourth cyclone in

Barron's · 16h

Fourth Typhoon In A Month Hits Philippines

Thousands of villages were ordered to evacuate and ports shut down, officials said Monday, as the disaster-weary Philippines was struck by another typhoon -- the fourth in less than a month.

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

Thousands Forcibly Evacuated as Typhoon Toraji Hits

Typhoon Toraji slammed into the northeastern Aurora province of the Philippines on Monday on the back of three recent major storms.

KTEN · 15h

Thousands flee as fourth typhoon in a month hits Philippines

Thousands of people sought shelter and ports shut down in the Philippines on Monday, officials said, as the disaster-weary nation was struck by another typhoon -- the fourth in less

Voice of America · 1d

Philippines to evacuate 2,500 villages ahead of severe storm Toraji

Nearly 700,000 people are still sheltering at evacuation centers or with relatives after their homes were destroyed by tropical cyclones Trami, Kong-rey and Yinxing, according to government figures gi

China, Philippines

CNN · 20h

China maps out baseline claims over a contested South China Sea shoal with the Philippines

China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims. The Foreign Ministry on Sunday posted online geographic ...

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

China Opposes New Philippine Maritime Law, Vows to Protect South China Sea 'Sovereignty'

Philippine President Ferdinand Marco Jr signed two laws on Friday to define the country's maritime entitlements and set designated sea lanes and air routes to reinforce sovereignty. "China firmly opposes this and will continue to take all necessary measures in accordance with the law to resolutely defend China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests,

Bloomberg L.P. · 18h

China Slams Philippines Over Sea Rights Law

China's state-run publications are attacking Manila for a law signed by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. outlining his country's rights in the South China Sea. China's coast guard says it's also increasing patrols in disputed parts of the waterway after the Philippine government's move.

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Philippines recovers from Typhoon Toraji as 2 more approach

AccuWeather meteorologists say the Western Pacific Ocean is experiencing a surge in tropical activity this week, with four ...

Reuters20h

Philippines' Marcos signs tax reform law to lure foreign investment

Despite being one of Asia's fastest-growing economies, the Philippines has been a laggard in the region in attracting ...

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Fresh Typhoon Hits Northern Philippines as Crop Damage Rises

A tropical storm that strengthened over the weekend made landfall as a typhoon in the northern Philippines, as the country ...

TaiwanPlus News on MSN1h

Philippines Looks to Typhon Missile Launchers To Help Boost Defense - TaiwanPlus News

The Philippines say it's looking to buy Typhon intermediate-range missile launchers from the U.S. to boost its defense against Chinese aggression in the region. The Typhon launchers can put Chinese ...

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Philippines: Philippine president's South China Sea move heightens bilateral tensions, deflects domestic pressure

Philippines - 09, 2024 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's recent South China Sea move is an attempt to redirect public attention from domestic challenges, which heightened the country's ...