Typhoon Noru has made landfall in the Philippines. The typhoon hit the main island of Luzon with strong winds and heavy rains, it prompted the evacuation of thousands and killed at least five people who were deployed for rescue operations.

Typhoon Noru live updates: Five rescuers dead as typhoon hits Philippines

A day after Super Typhoon Noru hit the Philippines on Sunday, authorities have revealed that at least five rescuers were killed. The rescuers were said to be sent to a flooded community during a powerful typhoon.

Five rescuers killed as Super Typhoon Noru hits northern Philippines

WION Climate Tracker: Typhoon Noru slams Philippines, floods inundate several provinces

Authorities confirmed on Sunday that Typhoon Noru made landfall in the Philippines after coastal communities were evacuated. According to the state weather forecaster, the typhoon slammed in Burdeos municipality on the Polillo islands.

Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Philippines, coastal communities evacuated

Super typhoon slammed into the Philippines which is the Category 3 typhoon. It was packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour as it made landfall on the Southeast Asian Nation. The heavily populated island of Luzon has been battered.

WION Climate Tracker: Typhoon Noru hits Philippines

In the Philippines a new service aims to provide some comfort to grieving pet owners. It is offering to make customized photo realistic replicas of people's late pets.

Grieving pet owners seek replicas of their late pets

Amid the Taiwan-China crisis, the Philippines has stated that it would allow the US forces to use its military bases in the event of a Taiwan conflict. The statement was made by Jose Manuel Romualdez, Philippines' ambassador to the US with the caveat "if it is important for us, for our own security,".

US may use our military bases in case of a Taiwan conflict, says Philippine ambassador to the US

Tropical storm Ma-On caused three deaths in the Philippines, its disaster agency reported on Thursday, with the storm currently headed towards southeastern China.

Philippines reports three deaths from tropical storm Ma-On

As the academic year started in the Philippines, millions of students returned to school with many taking their seats in classrooms for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

Many walk into school for first time in Philippines since COVID outbreak

At least five people were killed after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the northern Philippines on Wednesday (July 27). In the aftermath, the country's President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday visited the affected region and also promised to help rebuild the damaged homes on the island of Luzon.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos visits earthquake-hit area, vows to help victims

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the northern Philippines Island of Luzon killing at least four people. Officials say 60 people were injured and strong tremors were also felt through the capital of Manila.

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines

From a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake in the northern Philippine island of Luzon to the Ukrainian fighters standing in Russia’s way on eastern front defending the captured eastern city of Izium, here are some impactful images from around the world on 27 July 2022.

World in Pictures: Earthquake strikes Philippines; Ukrainian fighters standing in Russia’s way

7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Philippines, 4 dead

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolted northern Philippines island on early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. The tremors caused minor damages and people to flee from their buildings.

7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts northern Philippines

Foreign living Filipinos are buying books about the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos to acquire knowledge about it and in order to preserve his history.

Filipinos buying books about late Marcos dictator to preserve history

Philippine Nobel Peace Prize winner and veteran journalist Maria Ressa has battled multiple legal cases and online abuse in her campaign for press freedom. The former CNN correspondent co-founded investigative news site Rappler in 2012, bringing together multimedia reporting and social media savvy to offer an edgy take on Philippine current events.

'Hold the line': Philippines' Maria Ressa fights for press freedom

Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr has been sworn in as the 17th President of the Philippines. He succeeds Rodrigo Duterte. 64-year-old Marcos is the son and namesake of Philippines' late dictator. What does his inauguration mean for Manila? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sworn in as Philippines' 17th President

Philippine Coast Guard has rescued 163 people on board a ferry called Mama Mary-Chloe which was engulfed by a massive fire. The ferry, which was sailing between the islands of Bohol and Leyte, was carrying 157 passengers and eight crew members.

Philippine Coast Guard rescues 163 people onboard ferry engulfed by fire

The philippine currency Peso fell to the lowest level in more than 16 years on Wednesday (June 22). This is being seen as the Philippine central bank's preference for gradual reduction of interest-rate hike.

Philippine currency peso drops to lowest level in more than 16 years

Sara Duterte-Carpio has been sworn in as the 15th Vice President of Philippines. She's the daughter of the outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and she's called for national unity following a very divisive election campaign.

Philippines Vice President sworn-in: Sara Duterte-Carpio calls for national unity

Following a landslide electoral victory despite her father’s human rights record that saw thousands of drug suspects gunned down, outgoing Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter Sara took her oath Sunday as vice president.

Rodrigo Duterte's daughter Sara takes oath as Philippines vice president

Philippines lodged diplomatic protest against China over illegal fishing in South China sea. China coast guards are also accused of tailing Philippine boats. Over 300 complaints have been filed against China.

Philippines lodges diplomatic protest against China

A volcano in the Philippines spewed a dark cloud that blanketed several towns in ash. Ashfall recorded in parts of Sorsogon Province and authorities are maintaining 'Alert level 1' in the region.

Volcano erupts in the Philippines, Volcano ash blankets several towns

Mt. Bulusan in Philippines has roared into action. Steam-rich plumes of smoke turns the sky grey. Authorities have raised alert to level 1 after eruption.

Philippines: Mt. Bulusan roars into action, steam-rich plumes of smoke turns the sky grey

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