More than 300,000 people have been displaced, in what is said to be the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines in recent years. The super typhoon smashed the archipelago with wind speeds of 195 kilometers per hour.

Over 200 dead, several missing as strongest typhoon of year ravages Philippines

Flights stand cancelled, roads shut, and over 300,000 people were forced to flee from their homes as Typhoon Rai batters the Philippines.

Typhoon Rai wreaks havoc in the Philippines

The deadliest Typhoon of this year claims at least 75 lives in the Philippines

At least 75 killed & 300,000 people displaced as the deadly Typhoon Rai batters the Philippines

More than 80 people have been reported dead after over 300,000 have been displaced after Typhoon Rai ravaged the southern and central regions of the Philippines.

The strongest typhoon to hit Philippines this year claims over 80 lives

Over 300,000 people forced to flee from their homes as Typhoon Rai batters the Philippines

Several people have died and thousands have been stranded in the strongest typhoon Rai that hit the Philippines this year, aerial footage reveals uprooting trees, toppling power poles and flooding villages.

Typhoon Rai batters Philippines, thousands evacuated from coastal areas

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from coastal areas across the Philippines as super typhoon Rai makes landfall. The typhoon has disrupted transport services as well as covid vaccination drives.

Super typhoon Rai batters Philippines, thousands evacuated from coastal areas

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday withdrew his bid for a seat in the country's Senate. The elections are due in 2022. This has come month after he made last-minute entry in the race.

Philippine President Duterte withdraws candidacy from Senate race

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has withdrawn his candidacy for a Senate seat the same day his preferred successor quit the presidential race.

Philippines’ Duterte withdraws candidacy for a Senate seat

The Philippines has rejected China’s demand to remove its naval ship anchored on a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, its defence chief said on Thursday, adding that Chinese coast guard ships should leave the area and stop blocking Manila’s supply boats.

Philippines rejects China’s demand to remove ship from disputed South China Sea shoal

The son and namesake of the Philippines' former dictator Ferdinand Marcos said Tuesday he took a cocaine test after President Rodrigo Duterte accused an unnamed presidential candidate of using the illegal drug.

Philippine presidential aspirant Marcos Jr tested for cocaine

Tensions between the Philippines and China have once again erupted over Chinese claims on the South China Sea. The Philippines has accused Chinese coast guard vessels of firing water cannons at boats that were delivering supplies to filipino military personnel in the South China Sea specifically the Second Thomas Shoal which belongs to Philippines exclusive economic zone.

Tensions erupt between the Philippines and China once again

In a latest development in the restive South China Sea, Chinese coastguard vessels used water cannon and blocked two Philippine supply boats heading towards a disputed shoal, which has been occupied by Filipino marines in the region.

Chinese coastguard use water cannon, block Filipino vessels from reaching disputed shoal in South China Sea

Rodrigo Duterte & his daughter Sara Duterte will both run for Vice-President in the Philippines general election. The Dutertes along with Marcos plan to maintain their grip on power. Palki Sharma tells you how prevalent political dynasties are in the Philippines.

Gravitas: Rodrigo Duterte & daughter to run for Vice Presidency | Dynasty Politics in the Philippines

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio filed her candidacy for the post of vice-president in the elections to be held next year.

Philippines 'first daughter' will not seek presidency

A group of recyclers in the Philippines is trying to ease the country's worsening plastic waste crisis by turning bottles, single-use sachets and snack food wrappers that clog rivers and spoil beaches into building materials.

In major ocean polluter Philippines, group turns plastic waste into planks

At least nine people were killed and 11 others were missing after heavy rain across the Philippines flooded villages and triggered landslides, authorities said Tuesday.

Nine dead in Philippines storm

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's office on Monday congratulated journalist Maria Ressa for winning the Nobel Peace Prize, calling it "a victory for a Filipina" for which it was happy to see.

Philippines president congratulates journalist Ressa on Nobel Prize

The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was shared by journalists Maria Ressa & Dmitry Muratov. While this year's winners have a proven track record, not every Peace Prize winner can say the same. Palki Sharma tells you about the men & women who disgraced the prize.

Gravitas: When war criminals won the Peace Prize

Journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for their fight for freedom of expression in countries where media outlets have faced persistent attacks.

Journalists Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov win Nobel Peace Prize for defending freedom of expression

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he is retiring from politics and will not stand in elections next year. Watch this report for more details.

Philippine President Duterte announces retirement from politics

The Philippines will reopen up to 120 schools for limited in-person classes for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in a pilot approved by President Rodrigo Duterte, officials said Monday.

Philippines to reopen 120 schools for in-person classes

The Philippines will ease coronavirus restrictions in the capital Manila to spur economic activity, officials said Tuesday, despite record infection numbers and a warning from the WHO against the move.

Philippines eases virus lockdown in capital to spur economy despite WHO warning

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