Powerful Tropical Storm Leon Nears Typhoon Status, Threatens Northern Philippines
MANILA (AP) - Severe Tropical Storm Leon (international name Kong-Rey) is rapidly intensifying and could reach typhoon strength within the next 12 hours, the Philippine weather bureau warned on Tuesday. The storm's powerful winds and heavy rains are expected to batter the northern Philippines, including the vulnerable Batanes islands, in the coming days. As of 4 a.m. local time, Leon...
Deadly Storm Kristine Death Toll Now 116, Leaving Over 6 Million Affected
MANILA, Philippines - The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine continues to rise, with the latest reports indicating at least 116 fatalities across the Philippines. The powerful storm has also displaced millions, with over 6.7 million individuals affected by the severe weather and flooding. In an 8 a.m. situational update on Monday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management...
Philippine Trade Takes Center Stage at Hong Kong University Workshop
Hong Kong - The Philippines showcased its vibrant trade and investment ties with Hong Kong during an educational workshop at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University this past week. The event, organized by HKPU's School of Hotel and Tourism Management, featured a presentation from Atty. Roberto B. Mabalot, Jr., Vice Consul (Commercial) and Commercial Attaché with the Philippine Trade and Investment...
Deadly Tropical Storm Kristine Claims 59 Lives in Batangas
BATANGAS CITY, Philippines (AP) - The devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) has claimed 59 lives in Batangas province, with 16 still missing and 18 injured, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). The hardest hit areas were the cities of Lipa and Calaca, as well as the lakeside towns of Lemery, Calatagan, Talisay,...
DSWD Spearheads P163.8-M Relief Effort for Victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has swiftly mobilized to provide aid and relief to regions ravaged by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami), ensuring that affected communities receive critical support in the storm's aftermath. According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the agency has already distributed 163.8 million Philippine pesos (approximately $2.8 million USD) worth...
Hong Kong Welcomes New Panda Residents After Quarantine
HONG KONG - After completing a month-long isolation period, Hong Kong's newest panda residents are one step closer to meeting the public. The two giant pandas, named An An and Ke Ke, were presented to the city by China's central government. Ocean Park, the theme park where the pandas are housed, announced on Saturday that the pair's health conditions have...
At Least 97 Dead as Floodwaters from Tropical Storm Trami Ravage the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Rescuers in the Philippines scrambled on Saturday to reach people still stranded in areas made inaccessible by flooding from Tropical Storm Trami, which has killed at least 97 people. Trami battered the main island of Luzon, forcing nearly half a million people to flee their homes as heavy rain caused widespread floods and landslides. In the hardest-hit...
Dinosaur Fossils Discovered in Hong Kong Captivate Locals
HONG KONG - The first-ever dinosaur fossils found in Hong Kong went on display at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre on Friday, drawing eager crowds of fascinated locals. Earlier this week, officials announced the remarkable discovery of the ancient Cretaceous-period fossils on Port Island in the northeastern waters of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As the fossils were...
Deadly Storm Kristine Batters the Philippines, Death Toll Rises to 13
MANILA — The death toll from the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami, has climbed to 13, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Friday. According to the disaster response agency's latest situation report, 11 of the fatalities occurred in the Bicol region, one in Central Visayas, and one in Calabarzon. Only...
Philippine Customs to Donate Thousands of Abandoned Balikbayan Boxes to the Department of Migrant Workers
MANILA, Philippines - In a move to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has announced that it will be donating over 4,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). The decision was made during a meeting convened by OFW Party-List Rep. Marissa "Del Mar" Magsino on October 22nd, which aimed to address...
