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Slamming into the Philippines as a super typhoon, Fung-wong brought floods, landslides, power outages, killed at least six people and displaced more than 1.4 million.
The Philippine Marine Corps unveiled its first BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile battery and future plans to enhance coastal defense on Friday, a milestone in Manila’s effort to develop a long-range precision fires capability.
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Sewer expansion surges as Manila Water adds over 43,000 new connections
Manila Water recorded a significant increase in sewer service connections in September 2025, with 43,604 new accounts added across the East Zone, marking one of the highest monthly gains this year. This brings the total number of sewer service connections to over 360,
Super Typhoon Fung-wong, the biggest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, started battering the country's northeastern coast ahead of landfall on Sunday.
A second typhoon in a week is churning toward the Philippines, with residents in its path warned to flee the looming destructive winds and life-threatening storm surges.
ISABELA, Philippines >> Super Typhoon Fung-Wong made landfall in the Philippines today with two fatalities reported and 1 million people evacuated ahead of one of the nation’s most powerful storms this year.
Judy Bertuso feeds her husband Apollo in a tent on a basketball court in Quezon City. Apollo, 65, is recovering from a stroke.
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President launches P2-B cleanup of Metro Manila waterways
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday oversaw the launch of a massive intercity operation to unclog and desilt waterways across Metro Manila, citing a study estimating that such efforts could reduce flooding in the capital region by up to 60 percent.
Team Philippines’ Ray Querubin describes the respect Manny Pacquiao received during Physical: Asia, highlighting the team’s arena entrance and Pacquiao’s influence on fellow athletes.
The President reaffirmed Pakistan's appreciation for the Philippines' continued support for Pakistan's engagement with ASEAN. He expressed solidarity with the people and government of the Philippines over the loss of lives and widespread damage caused by the recent earthquake.