MANILA >> Floods and a landslide killed seven people in the Philippines on Monday as Tropical Storm Yagi, locally known as Enteng, dumped heavy rain on the capital Manila and nearby provinces, a …
Super Typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam after casualties in China and Philippines; Asia’s most powerful storm this year
Asia’s most powerful storm this year made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, the meteorological agency said, killing at least four people after tearing through China’s island of Hainan and the …
Who is the real Alice Guo? Fugitive mayor accused of spying for China faces legal reckoning after weeks on the run
A disgraced mayor wanted in the Philippines for alleged links to Chinese criminal networks has been arrested in Indonesia after several weeks on the run, Philippines officials announced Wednesday, as they vowed to prosecute cases against her.
Hilton Honors rolls out exclusive dining offers across the Philippines
New and longtime members, regardless of their tier, can indulge in up to 25% off dining at select Hilton properties across the country. Manila, Philippines – September 2024 Hilton Honors, the …
Tropical Storm Triggers Landslides In Philippines, 11 Dead
Floods and landslides killed 11 people after a fierce tropical storm dumped heavy rain on the Philippines for a second day, officials said Monday.
Manila and Hanoi team up against China
Vietnam’s Minister of Defense General Phan Van Giang (left) shake hands with Philippines’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro after delivering joint statements pledging to improve military cooperation between the two Southeast Asian nations in Manila on Aug. 30, 2024. | Ted Aljibe/AFP via Getty Images
China Makes Bold Moves in Resource-Rich South China Sea
China has intensified its efforts to assert control over energy-rich regions of the South China Sea. Beijing’s moves in the contested waterway, where its claims overlap with those of the neighboring Philippines and several other coastal states,
Typhoon Yagi Nears Southern China With Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
The storm has killed at least 13 people in the Philippines and is forecast to be the strongest to hit Hainan Province in a decade.
One of China’s neighbors is sending out more naval patrols to challenge its attempts to dominate the South China Sea
The Philippines says it has ratcheted up naval patrols and air surveillance in the South China Sea to counter the growing number of Chinese vessels.
US Responds After Chinese Ship Rams US Ally in South China Sea
Tensions mount as Chinese maritime forces continue to turn the screws on the Philippines within its own exclusive economic zone.