09:00
Volcano eruption in Philippines Mount Kanlaon
On Monday, a volcanic eruption at Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines sent ash 4,000 meters into the sky.
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09:57
China accuses Philippine ships of intruding near Scarborough Shoal, while Manila reports "aggressive" Chinese actions
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) released a video showing what it says were a Chinese navy and coast guard vessel taking "aggressive actions" against a routine patrol by it and the fisheries bureau near the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Wednesday (December 4).
16:21
Chinese ships gather near island disputed with Philippines, satellite images show
Chinese vessels gather near Philippines' Thitu Island in the South China Sea, raising regional tensions. Manila monitors the "illegal presence," while analysts suggest Beijing may be testing reactions amid domestic Philippine political strife.
22:34
Massive fire spreads through residential area in Manila
A massive fire broke out in a residential area in the Tondo of Manila, capital of Philippines, leaving thousands of houses engulfed in flames and more than 2,000 families homeless.
15:37
At least eight killed as super typhoon struck Philippines
Super typhoon Man-Yi hit the Philippines over the weekend, leaving at least eight dead, causing landslides, and triggering storm surges. The storm, which made landfall in Catanduanes, has displaced residents and flooded farmlands, while international aid, including from the U.S., is underway.
13:38
Philippines, United States Sign Military Intelligence-Sharing Agreement
The Philippines and the United States signed a military intelligence-sharing agreement on Monday, bolstering defense ties amid rising tensions in the South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific region.
10:13
Super Typhoon Man-Yi Weakens as It Sweeps Through the Philippines
Super Typhoon Man-Yi hit Luzon, forcing over a million evacuations and causing damage. The storm is weakening as it moves through the region.
16:20
Philippines urges residents to evacuate as Super Typhoon Man-Yi strengthens on its approach
The Philippines is urging residents in at-risk coastal and low-lying areas to evacuate as Super Typhoon Man-Yi closes in on Luzon. With winds reaching 195 kph, authorities have evacuated over 500,000 people and issued warnings of potential floods and storm surges up to 3 metres.
12:15
Typhoon Usagi Weakens as Typhoon Man-yi Threatens Manila
Typhoon Usagi weakened Friday after battering the northern Philippines, uprooting homes and forcing evacuations. As authorities assess the damage, they are preparing for Typhoon Man-yi, which is intensifying and could strike Manila by Sunday as a super typhoon, bringing more danger to the region.
16:01
Tropical Storm wreaks havoc in the Philippines, at least 26 dead
Tropical Storm Trami has killed at least 26 people and forced more than 150,000 to flee their homes in the Philippines
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