The typhoon is forecast to bring large waves, torrential rains and wind gusts of up to 127 miles per hour to the northern Philippine island of Luzon.
Evacuations in Philippines as major typhoon nears
Authorities in the Philippines have started evacuating people from coastal areas as a major typhoon approaches. Category 3 Typhoon Noru is travelling at speeds of 195 km/h (120 mph) as it heads …
Powerful typhoon headed for north Philippines strengthens
A powerful typhoon has shifted and strengthened in an “explosive intensification” as it approached the northeastern Philippines …
Nine multinational firms setting up garment factories in Philippines – FOBAP
Nine multinational companies have expressed interest to establish textile or garment factories in the country as part of their expansion plans, according to the Foreign Buyers Association of the …
US and Philippines increase military ties over China threat
The Philippines and US are increasing military co-operation, including doubling the number of troops involved in joint exercises next year, as Manila starts to consider its role in a potential war …
Soaring US dollar sends South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Japan reeling. But Singapore’s currency is still holding up
The US Fed’s aggressive policy tightening is turning the screws on Asian economies already grappling with geopolitical anxiety and supply-chain disruptions. But in a sea of ailing currencies, …
Biden and Philippines’ Marcos reaffirm support for free navigation in S. China sea
U.S. President Joe Biden and Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday discussed the importance of free navigation in the South China Sea, where Beijing is exerting its influence.
Court won’t let Philippines declare Communists as terrorists
A Philippine court has dismissed a government petition to declare the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed guerrilla wing as a terrorist organization …
Biden, Philippines’ Marcos discuss tensions in South China Sea
U.S. President Joe Biden and his Philippine counterpart, Ferdinand Marcos, underscored their support for freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea on Thursday, in response to China’s …
Biden Vows ‘Ironclad’ Defense of Philippines in Marcos Meeting
President Joe Biden reaffirmed the United States’ “ironclad commitment to the defense of the Philippines” during his meeting with counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in New York.Most Read from …