At Least 73 People Killed in Back-to-Back Tropical Storms in Philippines

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 09:46:00 +0100farsnews-en (en)

Tropical storm Kajiki , which made landfall on Friday night, battered the Eastern and central regions, a week after a tropical depression locally called Agaton caused landslides and floods in the Southern and Eastern provinces, Voice of Russia reported.

At least 73 people killed in back-to-back tropical storms in Philippines

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 08:30:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

At least 73 people were killed in back-to-back tropical storms in the Philippines, including eastern provinces devastated by Typhoon Haiyan last year, the government said Sunday.

Tropical storm Kajiki struck the Philippines at about 18:00 GMT on 31 January.

Sat, 01 Feb 2014 05:21:00 +0100trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Kajiki struck the Philippines at about 18:00 GMT on 31 January. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall was near 10.5 N, 126.

Palawan island-hopping, boat tours canceled due to Storm Basyang

Sat, 01 Feb 2014 05:07:00 +0100gmanews (en)

Tourism-related activities in Palawan province were canceled for Saturday due to Tropical Storm Basyang ( Kajiki ), state-run Philippine Information Agency reported. In posts on its Twitter account, PIA said these include the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) and island-hopping tours in the province.

Tropical storm Kajiki is forecast to strike the Philippines at about 18:00 GMT on 31 January.

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:10:00 +0100trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Kajiki is forecast to strike the Philippines at about 18:00 GMT on 31 January. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 10.

Philippine typhoon survivors brace for new storm

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 20:47:00 +0100BangkokPost (en)

Hundreds of people who survived Super Typhoon Haiyan are bracing for a new storm that is expected to hit the central Philippines late Friday, officials said.

THE cyclone off eastern Mindanao intensified into a storm on Friday and threatened to hit 30 areas in the country that had already been battered by recent weather...

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:50:00 +0100manilastandardtoday (en)

THE cyclone off eastern Mindanao intensified into a storm on Friday and threatened to hit 30 areas in the country that had already been battered by recent weather disturbances. Unwelcome Basyang. A satellite image from the state weather bureau shows Tropical Storm “Basyang” as it nears Eastern Visayas and Mindanao.

Philippine typhoon survivors brace for new storm

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:46:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Philippines 01/31/2014 12:00 GMT TACLOBAN, January 31, 2014 (AFP) - Hundreds of people who survived Super Typhoon Haiyan are bracing for a new storm that is expected to hit the central Philippines late Friday, officials said.

Philippine typhoon survivors brace for new storm

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:50:00 +0100iol (en)

Hundreds of people who survived Super Typhoon Haiyan are bracing for a new storm that is expected to hit the central Philippines.

Philippine typhoon survivors brace for new storm

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:45:00 +0100timesofoman (en)

Hundreds of people who survived Super Typhoon Haiyan are bracing for a new storm that is expected to hit the central Philippines late Friday, officials said

Hundreds of Philippine Haiyan typhoon survivors brace for new storm

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:16:00 +0100ruvr-en (en)

Hundreds of people who survived Super Typhoon Haiyan are bracing for a new storm that is expected to hit the central Philippines late Friday, officials said.

Tropical depression Kajiki is forecast to strike the Philippines as a tropical storm at about 18:00 GMT on 31 January.

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:41:00 +0100trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical depression Kajiki is forecast to strike the Philippines as a tropical storm at about 18:00 GMT on 31 January. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 9.

Coming soon: Storm surge advisories

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 08:53:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA -- Malacañang is working on a storm surge advisory (SSA) protocol that may be used as basis for preparing warning information.

EDITORIAL: Bipartisan effort delivers water for Valley agriculture

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 07:30:00 +0100palestinewater (en)

JORGE EFRAIN BRAVO SALGADO seeing a FRISKY Miday at VINA del MAR from BALCONY at 154 avenida MARINA -Apart.72 Edificio MIAMI - 257-1436 VINA del MAR DISTRICTO 14 - V REGION - CHILE Supposed to be TOURISTIC destination... I says -Touristic- and NOT -Tourism- CAUSE is FRISKY MIDAY, NOT SOME TROPICAL DAY!.

Kuwait Red Crescent embarks on relief efforts in PH

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 05:50:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

KUWAIT CITY - The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) in cooperation with the Kuwait Embassy in the Philippines and the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) recently distributed some 10,000 family-size food parcels to typhoon Haiyan survivors in the Philippines.

Tropical depression Two is forecast to strike the Philippines as a tropical storm at about 12:00 GMT on 31 January.

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 04:32:00 +0100trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical depression Two is forecast to strike the Philippines as a tropical storm at about 12:00 GMT on 31 January. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 9.

Philippines: After the a massive earthquake and typhoon, Philippine Red Cross continue to provides aid to those in need

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:29:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Source: Canadian Red Cross Country: Philippines On the morning of October 15, 2013, a deadly magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the Central Visayas islands in the Philippines. The Philippine Red Cross immediately began relief efforts, providing assistance to the impacted communities.

Philippines: Children In Typhoon-Hit Areas Get Nutritional Support

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:27:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Source: World Food Programme Country: Philippines Children are among the most at-risk of malnutrition during an emergency. After the devastating impact of Typhoon Haiyan in the central region of the Philippines, WFP is providing nutrition support to affected children to prevent acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.

Philippines: Children In Typhoon-Hit Areas Get Nutritional Support

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:20:00 +0100wfp (en)

Children are among the most at-risk of malnutrition during an emergency. After the devastating impact of Typhoon Haiyan in the central region of the Philippines, WFP is providing nutrition support to affected children to prevent acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.

Children's Hunger Fund and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Announce Relief Food Shipment to the Philippines

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:17:00 +0100prnewswire (en)

MOL Donates Transportation to Manila for Typhoon Haiyan Victim Aid LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Children's Hunger Fund has partnered with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to send a sea container of food to disaster struck areas of central Philippines. The cargo...

Philippine economy grows 7%

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 11:54:00 +0100BangkokPost (en)

MANILA - The Philippine economy expanded 7.% in 2013 despite a devastating typhoon and a powerful earthquake that slowed performance in the last quarter, the government said Thursday.

Philippines: Preventing Malnutrition Among Children In Typhoon Haiyan-Hit Areas

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:10:00 +0100wfp (en)

Children are among the most at-risk of malnutrition during an emergency. After the devastating impact of Typhoon Haiyan in the central region of the Philippines, WFP is providing nutrition support to affected children to prevent acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.

Philippine Economy Grew By 6.5% In Q4 And By 7.2% In 2013 Despite Being Hit By Super-Typhoon Haiyan, Helped Along By Public And Private Spending

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 09:10:00 +0100ibtimes-mx (en)

The Philippine economy posted a strong rate of growth in the final quarter of 2013, which also saw the nation being hit by an earthquake and super-typhoon Haiyan, its deadliest ever, which claimed thousands of lives and left behind hundreds of millions of dollars worth of destruction.

Typhoon-Ravaged Philippine Economy Beats Expectations

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 07:48:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Helped along by government spending and consumer demand, Gross Domestic Product for the fourth quarter was recorded at 6.5 percent, according to data released Thursday by the National Statistical Coordination Board. The economy grew at an annual rate of 7.2 percent in 2013.

Philippines Rejects Hong Kong Demand for Apology After Sanctions

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 07:43:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Hong Kong's chief executive Leung Chun-ying listens to reporters' questions during a... Read More Hong Kong's chief executive Leung Chun-ying listens to reporters' questions during a press conference announcing that holders of official Philippine government passports will no longer be allowed to visit for 14 days without visas starting Feb.