Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines
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Despite the president’s promises to crack down on high-level corruption, the pressure on his government continues to build.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines declared a state of national calamity on Thursday, as the Asian nation continues to reel from the devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency on Thursday after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and more than 100 missing in central provinces.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called for stronger economic engagement, including enhanced trade in food and pharmaceutical
The vice president’s approach to China makes the president’s security policy harder to achieve. Marcos should reframe the security debate, emphasizing Manila’s network of regional alliances.
The Philippines formally accepted the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Chairship from Malaysia during the closing
The Philippine Marine Corps showcased the first of three BrahMos supersonic missile batteries ordered from India on Friday.
“While Typhoon Uwan has exited our landmass, it will continue to bring rains to Luzon, and our operations to help local government units and their constituents continue,” he said, adding that there was “still danger” in certain areas.
Typhoon Fung-wong triggered floods and landslides, cut power to entire provinces and killed at least four people, including two children, before barreling out of the Philippines on Monday.
Manila: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency on Thursday, November 6, after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and hundreds missing in central provinces in the deadliest natural disaster.