Philippines Braces for Super Typhoon as Rescue Efforts Halt
Philippines suspends search for Typhoon Kalmaegi victims as Super Typhoon Fung-wong approaches, prompting evacuations and raising flood risks.
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Philippines suspends search for Typhoon Kalmaegi victims as Super Typhoon Fung-wong approaches, prompting evacuations and raising flood risks.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos declares national calamity as Typhoon Kalmaegi causes widespread destruction, with another super typhoon looming.
China’s military condemns Philippines-led South China Sea patrols as destabilizing, vows to protect sovereignty amid rising regional tensions.
China urges the Philippines to cease airspace intrusions near Huangyan Dao, reaffirming sovereignty and regional stability concerns.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for coastal regions. Indonesia also issues alerts.
China Coast Guard enforces maritime law near Huangyan Dao amid Philippine vessel activity, highlighting regional tensions.
Philippines reaffirms one-China principle while balancing US security ties, highlighting Asia’s complex geopolitical realities and economic priorities.
China warns the U.S. against using the Philippines to escalate tensions in the South China Sea, emphasizing sovereignty and regional stability.
China Coast Guard expels Philippine vessel after provocative maneuvers near Huangyan Dao, highlighting disputes in the South China Sea.
Heightened South China Sea tensions raise alarms over regional stability and economic impacts, urging diplomatic solutions to maritime disputes.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrives in the Netherlands for ICC proceedings linked to his controversial ‘war on drugs’ campaign, as family members join.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte detained under ICC warrant related to his anti-drug campaign, local media report.
The Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command expelled three Philippine aircraft from Nansha Qundao airspace, accusing Manila of violating maritime rights and engaging in dangerous maneuvers.
China’s PLA Southern Theater Command expelled three Philippine aircraft from Nansha Qundao airspace, citing illegal entry and safety concerns.
The Chinese mainland has expelled a Philippine NC-212 military jet that violated the airspace of Huangyan Dao. The Southern Theater Command of the PLA stated that operations were conducted professionally and lawfully to address the intrusion.
At the Munich Security Conference, China voiced alarm over U.S. influence in the South China Sea, highlighting tensions surrounding the Philippine vessel BRP Sierra Madre.
The Chinese mainland has urged the Philippines to withdraw the U.S. Typhon missile system, expressing concerns over prolonged deployment and regional stability.
A private plane crashed in Maguindanao del Sur, southern Philippines on Thursday afternoon, resulting in four fatalities according to local media reports.
China’s PLA asserts that its naval fleet’s passage through the Basilan Strait was lawful and routine, responding to Philippine criticism.
As the clock struck midnight, Makati City in the Philippines joyously welcomed 2025 with vibrant celebrations, uniting locals and tourists in a spectacular display of culture and festivity.