Philippines News

Philippines typhoon death toll rises to 12

About 20 big storms and typhoons hit the Southeast Asian nation or its surrounding waters each year

Philippine woman saved from death row 'elated'

Mary Jane Veloso was arrested in Indonesia in 2010 carrying a suitcase lined with 2.6kg of heroin and later sentenced to death by firing squad

UAE: Some Filipino expats lose contact with families back home as typhoons destroy homes

No casualties were reported by authorities in Aurora province, but thousands of homes were damaged, and heavy losses were sustained

Philippines to bring home woman drug convict from Indonesia, eyes clemency

No timeline yet for Veloso's return; mother worried for her safety in the Philippines

Philippines' Marcos says discussed alliance in call with Trump

Marcos joined other world leaders in publicly congratulating Trump on his victory in the US presidential election this month

Philippines cleans up as typhoon death toll rises

Man-yi uprooted trees, brought down power lines, crushed wooden houses and triggered landslides

Philippines, United States to sign military intelligence-sharing deal

The two countries have a mutual defence treaty dating back to 1951, which could be invoked if either side came under attack, including in the South China Sea

UAE warns citizens in Philippines amid Typhoon Man-yi

The mission urged citizens abroad to register for Twajudi service

UAE reviews relief efforts in Philippines after tropical storm's devastation

The Red Crescent delegation has completed UAE relief operations' first phase in Sorsogon, the province most affected by the typhoon

Philippines: Tens of thousands flee as Man-yi intensifies into 'super typhoon'

Authorities warned of "significant to severe impacts" from the winds and "life-threatening" storm surges as the powerful storm heads towards the country