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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.
Massive fire spreads through residential area in Manila
Reuters
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.
A massive fire broke out in a residential area in the Tondo of Manila, capital of Philippines, on Sunday, leaving thousands of houses engulfed in flames and more than 2,000 families homeless.
The fire-affected area is located in Isla Puting Bato, Tondo, near the Manila North Harbour Port. The residential houses in Isla Puting Bato are mostly made of light materials and built closely. The fire destroyed thousands of houses and forced the emergency evacuation of a huge number of residents.
The fire started around 8 a.m. (0000 GMT) along a shanty community in Manila’s port area and was put out eight hours later. Firefighters have yet to discover the cause of the fire, which is usually caused by faulty electrical wiring.
Elvira Valdemoro, 58, rushed to evacuate her five children and 18 dogs when the fire broke out, but was worried about the long-term impact of the blaze. "Everything is gone. We don't know how we can eat. We are in a very bad situation, and it's almost Christmas."
The Philippines has a patchy record in enforcing fire safety in buildings, homes and offices. In August, 11 people died after a five-storey apartment burned down in Manila’s Chinatown.
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).
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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.
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.
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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.
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