Typhoon Man-yi Bears Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-yi Bears Down on Philippines: Thousands Evacuate Amid Warnings of Catastrophic Impacts

The Philippines is bracing for devastation as Super Typhoon Man-yi intensifies, with the potential to unleash life-threatening storm surges, powerful winds, and torrential rains on its path toward landfall. The state weather agency PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
Philippines Evacuations Typhoon

Typhoon Usagi Weakens After Impacting Northern Philippines, While Manila Prepares for Approaching Typhoon Man-yi

Typhoon Usagi—locally known as Ofel—struck the northern Philippines with immense force on Thursday afternoon, damaging homes, displacing families, and creating widespread concern across the affected regions. The typhoon, which intensified into a super typhoon upon landfall in Baggao, Cagayan, has...
Philippine Coast Guard

Malaysia Protests Philippines’ New Maritime Laws Amidst Ongoing South China Sea Dispute

Malaysia announced that it will formally send a protest note to the Philippines over new maritime laws recently enacted by Manila. This diplomatic action, confirmed by Malaysia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin, underscores escalating tensions surrounding overlapping territorial claims in...
Philippines Evacuations Typhoon

Typhoon Usagi Hits Disaster-Weary Philippines: Thousands Evacuated as Devastation

The Philippines faced another severe natural disaster on Thursday as Typhoon Usagi slammed into the northern province of Cagayan, wreaking havoc on communities already battered by a series of recent storms. Usagi made landfall in the early morning hours in...
Chinese Coast Guard- South China Sea

China Conducts Sea and Air Combat Drills at Disputed Scarborough Shoal Amid Rising Tensions with Philippines

Due to the ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea, China conducted intensive sea and air combat drills near the contentious Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday. This area—an expanse of reefs and rocks west of the Philippines’ Luzon Island—has been...
Rodrigo Duterte

Philippines Signals Willingness to Cooperate with ICC Over Duterte’s Drug War Allegations

In a remarkable shift in stance, the Philippine government declared on Wednesday that it would not oppose former President Rodrigo Duterte’s potential surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The government also conveyed its intent to cooperate with the court...
Philippines Evacuations Typhoon

Philippines Orders Mass Evacuations as Typhoon Usagi Nears, UN Seeks $32.9 Million in Aid

The Philippines ordered widespread evacuations on Wednesday (Nov 13), as Typhoon Usagi bore down on the northeast province of Cagayan. Usagi is the fifth major storm to strike the island nation in three weeks, putting additional strain on already-exhausted government...
Typhon Mid-rang missile system

Philippines Seeks to Bolster Defense with U.S.-Made MRC Missile System, Defying Chinese Opposition

The Philippines has expressed interest in acquiring the U.S.-made Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile launcher, also known as “Typhon.” The system, capable of firing long-range Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles, was introduced to the Philippines in April for joint military exercises. Now,...
Philippine Coast Guard

China Increases Pressure on Philippines Over South China Sea Sovereignty

The Philippines is facing mounting pressure from China to yield its sovereign claims in the South China Sea, according to the country's Secretary of National Defense, Gilberto Teodoro. During a recent meeting with Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles in Canberra,...
Philippines Explores Acquisition of Typhon Missile System to Strengthen Regional Defense

Philippines Explores Acquisition of Typhon Missile System to Strengthen Regional Defense

Philippines Explores Acquisition of Typhon Missile System to Strengthen Regional DefenseThe Philippines is reportedly considering the acquisition of a ground-to-ground missile system, with the U.S.-manufactured Typhon Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system emerging as a leading contender. This potential acquisition reflects...
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