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Typhoon Usagi Slams Into Philippines

Typhoon Usagi wreaks more damage and misery in Philippines as yet another storm looms

Typhoon Usagi has swamped rural villages in floods, knocked down power and displaced thousands more people before blowing away from the northern Philippines, which has been pounded by five major storm

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 20h

An overwhelmed Philippines braces for another typhoon, the fifth major storm to hit in three weeks

The fifth major storm in three weeks is approaching the Philippines, prompting more largescale evacuations and a United Nations request for emergency funds to help the government ease the plight of hard-hit villagers.

The New York Times · 1d

Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines

The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.

China, Philippines

ThePrint · 1h

Philippines enacts maritime laws to strengthen sovereignty amid South China Sea tensions

The Philippines, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has enacted two new maritime laws designed to safeguard the nation’s contested territory in the South China Sea, the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

China, Philippines Spar Over New Maritime Laws, Baseline Drawings in South China Sea

In response, China's ambassador Huang Xilian to the Philippines said late on Wednesday the baseline was a "necessary response" to the Philippines' new maritime law and a "routine

Reuters · 1d

China warns Philippines over new maritime laws, 'unilateral actions'

China's embassy warned the Philippines to cease any "unilateral actions" after Manila brought in two new maritime laws meant to define territory, sea lanes and air routes.

Duterte, Philippines and ICC

The Washington Post · 1d

Philippines says it will cooperate if ICC seeks Duterte's custody over drug killings

The Philippine government says its law enforcement agencies will be obliged to cooperate if the International Criminal Court seeks the custody of former President Rodrigo Duterte as part of an investi

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Philippines Marcos' Says Will Not Block ICC if Ex-President Duterte Wants to Be Investigated

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday his government would not block the International Criminal Court (ICC) if former leader Rodrigo Duterte wishes to be investigated over alleged crimes against humanity in his bloody anti-drugs crackdown.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Philippines says obliged to comply if Interpol seeks ex-president Duterte's arrest

The Philippines said on Wednesday it would not stand in the way if former President Rodrigo Duterte wants to surrender to the International Criminal Court, and would be obliged to comply with any international arrest warrant over his "war on drugs".

philstar.com29m

As Philippines picks up from 'Ofel', fresh storm 'Pepito' bears down

Typhoon Ofel (Usagi) blew out of the Philippines early Friday as another dangerous storm drew closer, threatening an area where scores were killed by flash floods and landslides just weeks ago, the ...

When In Manila3h

NIKI Manila Concert 2025: Ticket Selling Dates Announced

Heads up and ready your wallets! The ticket selling dates for NIKI's "Buzz World Tour" in Manila have been ...

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Dua Lipa’s Manila Concert Bodysuit Can Easily Double up as a Party Fit

Dua Lipa rocked her Manila concert, wearing yet another sultry and glamorous bodysuit that can easily double as a party ...

philstar.com4h

Indonesia eyes transfer of Mary Jane Veloso to the Philippines

Jakarta has also signaled it would allow the Philippines to make future decisions about potential clemency once Veloso is ...

Typhoon batters storm-weary Philippines and displaces thousands more people as a new storm threatens

Typhoon Toraji has unleashed floods, knocked down trees and caused power outages in the northern Philippines before weakening ...

StringersHub on MSN3d

Philippines: Person falls from sleeping chair in Manila CCTV footage

Parañaque, Philippines - May 19, 2024 On May 19, 2024, in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines, a video shared by @akotosiphilip captured a moment when the author was recorded on CCTV falling from a ...