The Senate committee on education on Thursday opened a public hearing on the impact of COVID-19 to the country’s education system and the adjustments that have to be adopted to ensure learning …
Typhoon hits Philippines as some places see pandemic relief
From outdoor movies for cooped up apartment dwellers in Rio to online shopping and worship around the globe, the coronavirus pandemic has left communities struggling to adapt to the realities of livin …
The Latest: Philippines prep for typhoon amid coronavirus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it …
Typhoon forces risky evacuations in virus-hit Philippines
A powerful typhoon hit the central Philippines Thursday, forcing a complicated and risky evacuation for tens of thousands already hunkered down at home during the coronavirus pandemic. At least …
Chinese military donates medical supplies to Philippines, Afghanistan to help combat COVID-19
Photo taken on May 12, 2020 shows the medical supplies provided by Chinese military to Afghan military in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan. (Xinhua/Chen Xin) The Chinese military has provided medical …
Officials order evacuations as Typhoon Ambo nears the Philippines
As Typhoon Ambo continues to strengthen, AccuWeather meteorologists forecast that the Philippines will take a direct hit from the destructive tropical system.
Dangerous and intensifying Typhoon Vongfong churns toward the Philippines
The forecast calls for Typhoon Vongfong to make landfall on two islands in the Philippines after undergoing a period of rapid intensification.
Typhoon Vongfong strengthens as it approaches the Philippines
Headed toward the Philippines, Typhoon Vongfong — the first named storm of the season in the West Pacific — has intensified over the last 24 hours.The storm first formed on Tuesday, and has strengthen …
Typhoon Vongfong rapidly intensifies as it nears the Philippines
(CNN)Typhoon Vongfong is rapidly intensifying — and the Philippines is in its path. With typhoons or hurricanes, rapid intensification is an increase in maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph) in …
Tropical Storm Vongfong, First Named Storm of the Year in the West Pacific, Heading to the Philippines
Tropical storm locally known as “Ambo” is the first tropical cyclone of the Northwestern Pacific Ocean typhoon season.