Typhoon Paeng enters Philippines, may affect Northern Luzon Typhoon Paeng entered the Philippine area of responsibility yesterday and is expected to hit extreme Northern Luzon this weekend. — The Philippine Star Philippine Inflation Could Rise […]
At least 21 dead, 74 missing in Naga, Cebu landslide A landslide triggered by heavy rains killed at least 21 persons in Naga City, Cebu on Thursday morning, authorities said. — ABS-CBN (video) ADB OKs […]
Ompong death toll anticipated to be over 100; US sends aid THE DEATH toll in the Philippines from typhoon Ompong (international name: Mangkhut) has climbed to 81 and could hit triple digits as searchers dig […]
Ompong death count rises to 73 The death toll from Typhoon Ompong has risen to 73, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP), even as rescuers continue to search for victims of the massive landslide […]
Typhoon Ompong threatens to deepen Philippine rice crisis As Super Typhoon Mangkhut (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Ompong) continues its path of destruction the damaged fields and paddocks of Luzon, among others, doesn’t auger […]
‘Ompong’ death toll rises to 65 THE death toll in the aftermath of Typhoon “Ompong” rose to 65 on Sunday while scores remained missing, authorities said, as northern Luzon reeled from flooding, landslides and power […]
P1.1-B worth of cash, relief goods for ‘Ompong’ affected areas With Typhoon Ompong threatening to hit a large part of the country, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) executive director Ricardo Jalad said […]
Philippines: 10 million people in the path of Mangkhut Thousands of people will be evacuated as the most powerful typhoon so far this year roars towards the northern Philippines, officials said. — Aljazeera IFC extends […]
Health care inflation seen topping 13% in 2018 INFLATION in health care costs will remain in the double digits in 2018, driven by non-communicable diseases, an international employee benefits firm said. — BusinessWorld Online Trade […]
BSP reports 42.4% hike in FDI inflows to $5.8 B in first half The country’s net foreign direct investments (FDI) climbed to $5.8 billion for the first six months of the year, up by 42.4 […]
Twin trips reap $143 million; Alliances renewed—Rody President Rodrigo Duterte’s trip to Israel and Jordan reaped more than $143 million in investments expected to generate thousands of jobs, Malacañang said after the President arrived in […]
Foreign investments up 70% The total foreign investments (FI) approved in the second quarter of 2018 jumped by 70.4 percent from its year ago level, data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. — […]