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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224700/business/weather-triggered-microinsurance-cover-gets-wb-ilo-supportMicroinsurance, which involves premium payments of as small as P400 per contract, has a "weather-indexed" variety that will soon spread to Butuan City and to Iloilo province with the support of international agencies.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:22:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-de2e0ffa77c82c2aa58390d52dbd7ff751.4879 -0.17799820110630112200http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/06/29/philippines.flooding.deaths/index.html?eref=rss_latestFlash floods in the Philippines have killed 25 people and damaged 264 homes, government officials said.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:43:00 +0200cnnencnn-6c94de39c47a9f00216e64c3eec8c94c14.6096 121.00620110629214300http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1137899/1/.htmlDAVAO, Philippines: Twenty-five people were killed and up to 15 others were missing as a flash flood triggered by heavy rains devastated a riverside community in the Philippines, rescuers said on Wednesday.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:11:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-2c08182dd4c41117cda60e20e3bf3e667.08008 125.61420110629201100http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110630f1.htmlRemoving and disposing of the debris generated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami are crucial parts of the recovery process as the people in the devastated region move forward with rebuilding their communities. More than three months after the magnitude 9.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:03:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-18df619ceedced1381129e7eb61a88cf20110629180300http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/29/3256996.htmRescuers say 25 people have been killed and up to 15 others are missing after a flash flood triggered by heavy rains devastated a riverside community in the Philippines.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:29:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-84112f105b0f1ec09ef8898e0289f5c614.6096 121.00620110629132900http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/6/29/worldupdates/2011-06-29T161036Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-579853-1&sec=WorldupdatesMANILA (Reuters) - Philippine soldiers and emergency workers found more bodies after three hours of overnight rain caused flash flooding on a southern island, raising the death toll to 25 people, army officials said on Wednesday.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:14:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-6020ed077fb14b93cbdc3d4d78ffa86914.6096 121.00620110629131400http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2176990&Language=enKUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (KUNA) -- Heavy rains caused flooding in South Philippines and resulted in the death of at least 14 people, and 10 others still missing. According to civil defence official Fidel Quintana of the southern city of Davao, in a press release, that the city was the most susceptible to losses caused by flooding of Matina river.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:23:00 +0200kuna-enenkuna-en-362eb81cc57bfde3944cffdf88ac4edf3.15021 101.70820110629102300http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1137841/1/.htmlDAVAO, Philippines: At least 14 people were killed as a flash flood triggered by heavy rains devastated a riverside community in the southern Philippines, authorities said Wednesday.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:31:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-ec9196acfac3aa87b57df8b8af412ade7.08008 125.61420110629093100http://www.lebanonews.net/mainra.asp?raid=757330 May 2011 Five people, including 3 Lebanese and 2 Palestinians, were arrested in connection with the roadside bombing that targeted a UNIFIL convoy in southern Lebanon last week, Voice of Lebanon radio (100.5) said Monday.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:38:00 +0200lebanonewsenlebanonews-92635b7631e2a7d058694adec878367433.887189 35.51340420110629033800http://www.lebanonews.net/mainra.asp?raid=757830 May 2011 Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi stated on Monday that he does not oppose amending the Taif Accord “as experience has revealed several of its flaws.”He said after holding talks with Change and Reform bloc MP Nematallah Abi Nasr: “We don’t mind change and if we needed a new agreement, then why not.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:07:00 +0200lebanonewsenlebanonews-7a2e715416740ec79f50e8db4aaea7f442.1950898397306 20.383134753380720110629020700http://www.lebanonews.net/mainra.asp?raid=757730 May 2011 Ziad Baroud has said that the settlement for the army to take over the second floor of a building affiliated with the telecommunications ministry did not mean that the crisis was solved.Baroud, who relieved himself of his duties as caretaker interior minister last week.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:07:00 +0200lebanonewsenlebanonews-d4ae1a589ce193b94ac2a79719b991b120110629020700http://www.lebanonews.net/mainra.asp?raid=757230 May 2011 The March 8 and 14 forces are rolling up their sleeves for an expected confrontation at the meeting of the media and telecommunications committee on Monday over the crisis involving equipment for a third GSM network at a building affiliated with the telecommunications ministry.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:07:00 +0200lebanonewsenlebanonews-6db34d0ec05ae4f54a092e188285750120110629020700http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224599/nation/pagasa-good-weather-to-last-at-least-1-weekExcept for parts of extreme northern Luzon, the country can expect a one-week break from cyclones for at least one week, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Tuesday.Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:52:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-a50599a7608c4bbf3792f51f1b1b083b20110628015200http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2011/jun/27/weatherwatch-global-round-upEarly last week, hurricane Beatriz pounded the Pacific coast of Mexico, forcing tourists to flee the beaches as strong winds uprooted trees and heavy rains flooded roads. Maximum sustained winds on Tuesday morning were around 80 mph, with gusts considerably higher.Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:13:00 +0200guardianenguardian-f7c27e781767badac9aa17c70ba614ec19.3395004253507 -99.627266840977620110628001300http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/06/28/11/273-pampanga-villages-still-under-waterPAMPANGA, Philippines - Floods have yet to subside in 273 barangays in 18 towns in Pampanga province.Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:52:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-06b7d66fb466f07126499511339ac11214.6096 121.00620110628195200http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224522/nation/weather-floods-landslides-still-threaten-north-luzonFlash floods and landslides continue to threaten northern Luzon due to the southwest monsoon, even as a possible low-pressure area may form this week, state weather forecasters said Monday.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:42:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-1b17354df52434a8d8e44e2683132eff20110627014200http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/-depth/06/27/11/aquino-arroyo-word-war-ragesMANILA, Philippines - The word war between the camps of former President, now Pampanga 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and President Benigno Aquino III rages on 12 months since she turned over the reins of power to him.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:09:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-d913dd66e902e2892ac00c21680ca0be14.6096 121.00620110627210900http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/06/27/11/mmda-chief-quezon-ave-underpass-may-worsen-floodingMANILA, Philippines - Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino believes the planned 4-lane underpass along Quezon Avenue crossing Araneta Avenue in Quezon City should be reviewed given how flooded the Araneta Avenue-Talayan area was last week.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:05:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-59013c7181b845868862c3d2298e819514.6629 121.06514.6096 121.00620110627150500http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/06/27/11/pampanga-tarlac-placed-under-state-calamityMANILA, Philippines - Severe flooding in Pampanga and several towns in Tarlac has forced local officials to declare a state of calamity there.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:05:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-52261dc6972dbc0936c105909c71b90814.6096 121.00620110627150500http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/06/27/11/feng-shui-expert-writes-post-ondoy-survival-bookMANILA, Philippines - Feng shui consultant and counseling astrologer Paloma wrote a survival handbook 2 years after her home was ravaged by "Ondoy," said to be the most devastating typhoon to hit the metro.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:02:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-ff8c74cee30ce05f02dde0f8562b7fdc14.6096 121.00620110627120200http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/169847/20110627/typhoon-batters-korean-peninsula-at-least-9-dead.htmAt least nine people have been killed, mostly drowned in flooding, after a typhoon battered South Korea, a disaster official said on Monday, while impoverished North Korea braced for huge waves and torrential rain.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:13:00 +0200ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-c905843fb0ec24fd3d83fd9f1a950a8e37.5424 126.93539.0285 125.75720110627091300http://www.thedailystar.net/latest/updates.php?pid=90At least nine people have been killed, mostly drowned in flooding, after a typhoon battered South Korea, a disaster official said on Monday, while impoverished North Korea braced for huge waves and torrential rain.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:02:00 +0200thedailystarBDenthedailystarBD-26f8917488fae72a299782a69695f90537.5424 126.93539.0285 125.75720110627080200http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201106/3254589.htm?desktopLast Updated: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:57:00 +1000 Floods and heavy rain have left six people dead or missing and grounded scores of flights in South Korea because of Tropical Storm Meari. Two people - including a rescue worker and a farmer - were killed, and four are missing due to floods caused by....Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:37:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-8a8df2a45b403ba46fccaf71c78fd1f742.7073 23.331920110627073700http://www.ekantipur.com/2011/06/27/world/typhoon-batters-korean-peninsula-at-least-9-dead/336359/At least nine people have been killed, mostly drowned in flooding, after a typhoon battered South Korea, a disaster official said on Monday....Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:30:00 +0200ekantipurenekantipur-2931d461aba39b0f98c0547d8a44ca0137.5424 126.93520110627073000http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201106/3254589.htm?desktopLast Updated: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:57:00 +1000 Floods and heavy rain have left six people dead or missing and grounded scores of flights in South Korea, officials said Sunday, warning the downpours were set to continue due to Tropical Storm Meari. Two people - including a rescue worker and a farmer -....Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:59:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-fca0beb215c4fa9d9b692d7735c014e942.7073 23.331920110627055900http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/6/27/worldupdates/2011-06-27T082136Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-579305-1&sec=WorldupdatesSEOUL (Reuters) - At least nine people have been killed, mostly drowned in flooding, after a typhoon battered South Korea, a disaster official said on Monday, while impoverished North Korea braced for huge waves and torrential rain.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:58:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-934ae099949fd2ac0de53fc6bb4aa5d437.5424 126.93520110627055800http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224497/nation/health-group-medical-professionals-can-help-stop-tortureAs it marked the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (IDSVT) on Sunday, a group of medical professionals said people in the health profession can help deter acts of torture through effective investigation and documentation of such cases.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:28:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-df61c24f1e6c2c413330cb1f67298d9620110627052800http://www.irishexaminer.com/world/kfojsnkfqley/rss2/NEARLY 90,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Philippines due to floods caused by Tropical Storm Meari, with 15 people listed as missing, the civil defence office said.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:14:00 +0200examinerenexaminer-155190df7eda5ab859c74c02755f942f14.6096 121.00620110627051400http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/27/us-korea-typhoon-idUSTRE75Q05U20110627?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsSEOUL (Reuters) - At least nine people have been killed, mostly drowned in flooding, after a typhoon battered South Korea, a disaster official said on Monday, while impoverished North Korea braced for huge waves and torrential rain.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:29:00 +0200reutersenreuters-86eff82d869a8d8e2223dc4e719f216937.5424 126.93520110627042900http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224524/nation/classes-still-suspended-in-some-valenzuela-schoolsClasses remained suspended Monday in at least nine public schools in Valenzuela City, one of the heavily flooded areas when rains from Tropical Storm Falcon (Meari) hit Metro Manila last week.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:27:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-88ab91447404c56cde9b5647f62b3e0914.6096 121.00620110627022700http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20110627hed3.html06/27/2011 Nearly half a million children displaced by heavy flooding in southern Philippines could face an outbreak of diarrhea and pneumonia, the United Nations yesterday said. Vanessa Tobin, country representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef), said about 450,000 children were....Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:14:00 +0200tribuneonlineentribuneonline-2eb6cdc48f3e875a9f7c36ed69a2df3514.6096 121.00620110626161400http://www.khaleejtimes.com/darticlen.asp?xfile=data/international/2011/June/international_June1037.xml&section=internationalNearly half a million children displaced by heavy flooding in the southern Philippines could face an outbreak of diarrhoea and pneumonia, the UN said on Sunday.Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:51:00 +0200khaleejtimesenkhaleejtimes-3728af0c1c085f8d0e69b6308edb7a6f14.6096 121.00620110626125100http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201106/3253843.htm?desktopLast Updated: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:53:00 +1000 Wild weather across Asia's north and southeast has left at least 20 people dead and tens of thousands of people displaced. Several days of heavy rains and storms have left many parts of the region battered, and bracing for more bad weather.Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:26:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-25d04a6347753cb51e6938901ba08c8d42.7073 23.331920110626102600http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=46908Nearly half a million children displaced by heavy flooding in the southern Philippines could face an outbreak of diarrhoea and pneumoniaSun, 26 Jun 2011 10:03:00 +0200timesofomanentimesofoman-8efd44c6a46dfd7e71f6717c7b15379f14.6096 121.00620110626100300http://www.lebanonews.net/mainra.asp?raid=756727 May 2011 Internal Security Forces chief Maj. Gen. Ashraf Rifi said that he respects Caretaker Interior Minister Ziad Baroud but he was compelled not to abide by his orders out of his keenness to ensure the protection of the people and state institutions.Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:22:00 +0200lebanonewsenlebanonews-d98dcf073b501c363a78ab2e06610cf320110626042200http://www.lebanonews.net/mainra.asp?raid=756927 May 2011 Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat has said that Hizbullah doesn’t want the new government to be formed and is putting Free Patriotic Movement leader Michel Aoun at the forefront of the dispute with the premier-designate on the formation of the cabinet.Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:51:00 +0200lebanonewsenlebanonews-e808821e3a88b12f612841069865acc220110626025100http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224478/nation/pagasa-floods-landslides-still-loom-over-north-luzonFlash floods and landslides still threaten Northern Luzon some 24 hours after tropical storm "Falcon" (Meari) left Philippine territory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Sunday.Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:15:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-e4d2d695d5d679bc198e131544dec0a511.0810687259897 -69.791307343949720110626021500http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NDQ1MzA3NjE0MANILA: A tropical storm left 15 people missing in the northern Philippines after flooding a wide swath of metropolitan...Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:33:00 +0200kuwaittimesenkuwaittimes-7fb01ecbf8846c88231198d7e17729c714.6096 121.00620110625233300http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/philippines/2011/06/26/307528/15-missing.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Nearly 90,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Philippines due to floods caused by Tropical Storm Meari, with 15 people listed as missing, the civil defence office said Saturday.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:14:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-77b50c7da6d9791d587597a52b3dc40514.6096 121.00620110625191400http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/06/25/52391960.htmlAt least 18 Filipinos have gone missing in the Falcon tropical storm, which hit the islands, leaving 75,000 people homeless. The storm is now moving north-west at a speed of 105 km per hour accompanied by heavy rains, floods and mudslides. The biggest part of the country’s capital Manila is underwater.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:27:00 +0200ruvr-enenruvr-en-345e5de4afe788500e1391e97a459cbb14.6096 121.00620110625182700http://www.khaleejtimes.com/darticlen.asp?xfile=data/international/2011/June/international_June1001.xml&section=internationalNearly 90,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Philippines due to floods caused by Tropical Storm Meari, the civil defence office said.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:46:00 +0200khaleejtimesenkhaleejtimes-c491aee9bbfc4a8a024de93f1481c35c14.6096 121.00620110625154600http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224464/nation/pagasa-monsoon-still-affecting-northern-central-luzonTropical storm "Falcon" may have left the Philippines, but Northern and Central Luzon may still experience monsoon rains, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Saturday.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:53:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-a4a55631be44d2c37d5b64cbcef9a928-17.9506112236067 178.236101060084-0.584309788371932 36.86921421541157.32413786693585 80.717868717850927.5025978877245 85.464078570074616.733102465621 -62.1892391567568-25.5272726097226 -57.50218801989855.56583267974174 -1.21158184766276-21.5399795128922 26.2729080385617-14.1833800575422 28.6073211424214-13.5535242102393 33.9156465061586-9.14678289297178 147.5083542666720110625145300http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1137145/1/.htmlMANILA : Nearly 90,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Philippines due to floods caused by Tropical Storm Meari, with 15 people listed as missing, the civil defence office said.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:24:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-4d29c6fb41e320217444937e1abebbb814.6096 121.00620110625122400http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224436/sports/rain-or-shine-azkals-sri-lanka-match-in-manila-to-push-throughThe second leg of the 2014 World Cup Asian qualifying match between the Philippines and Sri Lanka on July 3 will be played as scheduled at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) regardless of weather conditions.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:07:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-f8e001cb69c4775f4f18c325f96dafce14.6096 121.00620110625110700http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224445/nation/two-phl-govt-officials-trade-barbs-on-twitterApparently, it's not only showbiz celebrities who find themselves embroiled in what is now known as "Twitter Wars" but also government officials - two of them spent three hours exchanging heated words on Twitter.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:07:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-815ab220c7eef4719e83edf9dc39d00820110625110700http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/15-missing-as-storm-sparks-floods-2805907.htmlFifteen people are missing after a tropical storm in the northern Philippines flooded a wide swathe of metropolitan Manila, officials said.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:47:00 +0200sligochampionensligochampion-31c1c6a4436f8714c676fb049d25605314.6096 121.00620110625104700http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110625/world/15-missing-as-storm-sparks-floods.372344Fifteen people are missing after a tropical storm in the northern Philippines flooded a wide swathe of metropolitan Manila, officials said today. More than 75,000 people were forced to flee their homes in the capital and nearby provinces. Civil Defence Administrator Benito Ramos said that one of 10....Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:19:00 +0200timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-62b259ecc837289dcf352958e5d597bd14.6096 121.00620110625101900http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/254944/15-missing-as-storm-sparks-floods/Fifteen people are missing after a tropical storm in the northern Philippines flooded a wide swathe of metropolitan Manila, officials said.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:16:00 +0200expressenexpress-2d12b81e37b020766fefc086aa8aab2b14.6096 121.00620110625101600http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/15-missing-as-storm-sparks-floods-16016124.html?r=RSSFifteen people are missing after a tropical storm in the northern Philippines flooded a wide swathe of metropolitan Manila, officials said.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:11:00 +0200belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-f3c0647671bbe0779e2e74c4098395cb14.6096 121.00620110625101100http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/15-missing-as-storm-sparks-floods-2805907.htmlFifteen people are missing after a tropical storm in the northern Philippines flooded a wide swathe of metropolitan Manila, officials said.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:09:00 +0200corkmanencorkman-31c1c6a4436f8714c676fb049d25605314.6096 121.00620110625100900http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/15-missing-as-storm-sparks-floods-2805907.htmlFifteen people are missing after a tropical storm in the northern Philippines flooded a wide swathe of metropolitan Manila, officials said.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:06:00 +0200argusenargus-31c1c6a4436f8714c676fb049d25605314.6096 121.00620110625100600http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201106/3253180.htm?desktopShirley Escalante, Manila Last Updated: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:22:00 +1000 Typhoon Meari has passed over the Philippines but has left a trail of destruction in its wake. Nearly 90,000 people have been evacuated across the country, and 15 people are missing.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-f23c18bf27b3cd8187273836a4f802fc14.6096 121.00620110625100000http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/15-missing-as-storm-sparks-floods-2805907.htmlFifteen people are missing after a tropical storm in the northern Philippines flooded a wide swathe of metropolitan Manila, officials said.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0200drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-31c1c6a4436f8714c676fb049d25605314.6096 121.00620110625100000http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=46857Nearly 90,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Philippines due to floods caused by Tropical Storm Meari, with 15 people listed as missingSat, 25 Jun 2011 09:59:00 +0200timesofomanentimesofoman-38caf2470485f43b7f65e7a4861a21d514.6096 121.00620110625095900http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/15-missing-as-storm-sparks-floods-2805907.htmlFifteen people are missing after a tropical storm in the northern Philippines flooded a wide swathe of metropolitan Manila, officials said.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:48:00 +0200herald-ieenherald-ie-31c1c6a4436f8714c676fb049d25605314.6096 121.00620110625094800http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224436/sports/rain-or-shine-phl-sri-lanka-match-at-rmsc-to-push-throughThe second leg of the 2014 World Cup Asian qualifying match between the Philippines and Sri Lanka on July 3 will be played as scheduled at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) whatever the weather conditions are.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:36:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-4b343a87763ce185e7a0252d3e51734611.4481 125.49749811.72521 124.768615.71057 121.10739913.94253 122.35459910.89692 123.4158027.277936 126.37670110.41975 125.61930110.91773 122.17890210.24512 119.26090210.92107 125.024220110625093600http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224426/nation/prepared-marikina-prevents-deaths-from-falcon-floodsIn September 2009, the Marikina River swelled to a record level 23 meters from Ondoy's epic rain, driving three-meter floods into communities, trapping and killing hundreds in their homes. The city is better prepared in 2011. After Storm Falcon caused the same river to spill water into streets, the....Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:36:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-ddfa5894ed4f327c85f84b3357b9a35711.0810687259897 -69.791307343949720110625093600http://www.nst.com.my/articles/90_000fleestorminPhilippines/Article/MANILA: Nearly 90,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Philippines due to floods caused by Tropical Storm Meari, with 15 people listed as missing, the civil defence office said Saturday.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:19:00 +0200nstennst-5287589139a3a47362a2d1dfa9856f5b14.6096 121.00620110625091900http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n253093Manila. Nearly 90,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Philippines due to floods caused by Tropical Storm Meari, with 15 people listed as missing, the civil defence office said Saturday, AFP reports. In Marikina, a low-lying suburb of Manila, 25,000 people were in evacuation....Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:14:00 +0200focus-news-enenfocus-news-en-0a1977e67bde4481c915cba5e82f94e914.6096 121.00620110625091400http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224432/nation/pal-cancels-2-flights-due-to-bad-weatherDue to bad weather in Manila, flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Saturday canceled its flights to Puerto Princesa in Palawan and to Nagoya in Japan.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:51:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-e750ef2efb16ad7f629c1b4a2bc22ca614.6096 121.00620110625085100http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224426/nation/ondoys-lessons-prevent-flood-deaths-in-marikinaIn September 2009, the Marikina River swelled to a record level of 23 meters from Ondoy's epic rain, driving three-meter floods into communities, trapping and killing hundreds in their homes. The city is better prepared in 2011. After Storm Falcon caused the same river to spill water into streets,....Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:51:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-088162ea167126c863782e2ecda1ca3611.0810687259897 -69.791307343949720110625085100http://www.ekantipur.com/2011/06/25/world/90000-flee-storm-in-philippines/336273/Nearly 90,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Philippines due to floods caused by Tropical Storm Meari, with 15 people listed as missing....Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:43:00 +0200ekantipurenekantipur-cb58420f44998c844bcd1cab6b000c8d14.6096 121.00620110625084300http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224422/nation/malacantildeang-to-evacuees-keep-surroundings-cleanMalacañang on Saturday appealed to families who evacuated their homes due to floods from tropical storm "Falcon" (Meari) to keep their surroundings at the evacuation centers clean to prevent or at least minimize the spread of diseases.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:06:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-d89ef6f494d6731817787810371fd11111.0810687259897 -69.791307343949720110625080600http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224425/nation/palace-us-commitment-to-phl-shouldnt-upset-chinaMalacañang on Saturday said China shouldn't be upset of the United States' reassurance to help the military forces of the Philippines amid growing tensions in disputed areas of the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:06:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-7d178a007abd908153826924547b716135.2086 110.72720110625080600http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224426/nation/ondoys-tips-spare-marikina-from-deaths-in-falcon-floodsIn September 2009, the Marikina River swelled to a historic level of 23 meters due to storm Ondoy's rains, causing three-meter floods to rush into communities, trapping people in their homes, killing hundreds of them and damaging millions in property. Storm Falcon's rains caused the same river to swell to over 18 meters deep.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:06:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-a67ff2e2c0033ecb9257501cda8d882211.0810687259897 -69.791307343949720110625080600http://www.arabtimesonline.com/RSS/tabid/69/smid/414/ArticleID/170733/t/90000-flee-storm-in-Philippines/Default.aspxManila, June 25, 2011 (AFP) -Nearly 90,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Philippines due to floods caused by Tropical Storm Meari, with 15 people listed as missing, the civil defence office said Saturday. In Marikina...Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:51:00 +0200arabtimesenarabtimes-b0770cf315c6f6543e990a0c92bced1a14.6096 121.00620110625075100http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/06/25/11/floods-feared-pangasinan-tarlac-townsMANILA, Philippines – Incessant rains caused water levels to rise at the Sinukalan, Ingalera and Tagamusing rivers in Pangasinan, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise flood warnings in several towns.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:12:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-a56ad889fef05dafe61c33bd76f08bc814.6096 121.00620110625051200http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201106/3253180.htm?desktopShirley Escalate Last Updated: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:56:00 +1000 At least 50,000 people are in evacuation centres in the Philippines after days of torrential rains caused flooding and landslides. Rescue and relief operations are continuing for an estimated 167,000 people affected by tropical storm Meari.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:06:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-43b338a5c24cb4502659154ee7b80eba42.7073 23.331920110625050600http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224404/nation/no-weekend-classes-in-ncr-colleges-due-to-rains-floodsAt least 19 colleges and universities in Metro Manila suspended their classes this weekend, following guidance from the CHED that they have the discretion to decide on the matter.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:20:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-151786a05413799cebadd2800704954114.6096 121.00620110625042000http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/06/25/11/twitter-users-call-prayers-phMANILA, Philippines - Nonstop rains, overflowing rivers, floods--residents of Metro Manila woke up Saturday to these scenes which eerily seem familiar. Twitter users would like to have no more of that, and so appeals for prayers for the country have poured in on the microblogging site.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 03:41:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-235b0b95d9e1c68c84c0d14cb41f09df14.6096 121.00620110625034100http://www.lebanonews.net/mainra.asp?raid=756226 May 2011 Bahrain's Foreign Minister Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmed al-Khalifa denied that lifting the National Safety condition has to do with the possibility of resuming flights between the kingdom and Lebanon.“We hope the Lebanese government becomes aware.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:39:00 +0200lebanonewsenlebanonews-3e7a363ad0f46d57220aa5a1da4dad7433.887189 35.51340420110625023900http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/46354176/A resident throws his fishing net at the swollen Marikina River in Marikina city, east of Manila, Philippines, Friday, June 24, 2011, after heavy rains inundated the capital overnight. The heavy ...Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:08:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-2ac9191c33cc70c346a04777620f760f14.6096 121.00620110624210800http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224404/nation/rain-floods-prompt-ncr-colleges-universities-to-suspend-weekend-classesAt least 19 colleges and universities in Metro Manila suspended their classes this weekend, following guidance from the CHED that they have the discretion to decide on the matter.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:01:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-5004b57c8fa9db36a109d6598ed2fe4f14.6096 121.00620110624200100http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/philippines/2011/06/25/307430/Storm-kills.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Four men died in flash floods while fishing and two people were crushed to death in northern Vietnam as a weakening storm approached from the Gulf of Tonkin, state media said on Friday, while 11 fishermen were missing after storms in the Philippines.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:32:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-77b4b4bb73d5847a8ce9459284964fee14.6096 121.00621.0319 105.8220110624193200http://www.khaleejtimes.com/darticlen.asp?xfile=data/international/2011/June/international_June967.xml&section=internationalMANILA - Officials in the Philippines say 11 people are missing and nearly 50,000 residents have fled to evacuation centers after Tropical Storm Meari triggered flash floods and rough seas.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:55:00 +0200khaleejtimesenkhaleejtimes-32a68d51314a88ebd8ffb98c8702c5ad14.6096 121.00620110624175500http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2011-06-24-China-storm-typhoon_n.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomWorld-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20World%20-%20Top%20Stories%29China alerted Shanghai and four provinces Friday that a tropical storm is expected to become the season's first typhoon to strike China.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:15:00 +0200usaTodayenusaToday-813a1f92947ca6a0046e6340cfcc4e6e31.2479 121.47320110624171500http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-06-24-AS-Asia-Storm/id-b06b31abf42844c9960735b8cff37fd6BEIJING (AP) — China alerted Shanghai and four coastal provinces Friday evening that a tropical storm is expected to intensify and become the season's first typhoon to strike China. Storage depots were opened to prepare to distribute emergency supplies as China already struggles with disastrous....Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:54:00 +0200APenAP-c9a166026e1b8a6d10ed92dca4d5d26b31.2479 121.47335.2086 110.72720110624165400http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1136941/1/.htmlMANILA : More than 53,000 people were in evacuation centres in the Philippines on Friday after fleeing their homes following days of torrential rains caused by Tropical Storm Meari, officials said.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:34:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-423f90641a9b7b07a99a23772a9f158514.6096 121.00620110624163400http://www.wfp.org/stories/wfp-moves-assist-flood-hit-philippinesWFP is moving quickly to provide food assistance to victims of the current torrential rains in the Maguindanao province of the Philippines, where flooding has caused serious displacement and disruption to people's livelihoods. First food distributions will start on Saturday.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:31:00 +0200wfpenwfp-1dcc3f77f8ce1283aeab1c1486780f5414.6096 121.00620110624163100http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20110625hed3.htmlBy Mario J. Mallari and Aytch S. de la Cruz 06/25/2011 More than 170,000 people have been affected by continuous rains brought about by tropical storm “Falcon” since Wednesday, over 53,000 of whom are currently staying in various evacuation centers in at least four regions, including Metro Manila, battered by heavy downpour.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:48:00 +0200tribuneonlineentribuneonline-3911a22da2bb892286cb3ae3585a44b914.6096 121.00620110624154800http://www.mindanaoexaminer.com/news.php?news_id=20110624092614MANILA, Philippines - Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo urged the public to call the emergency hotline �117� if they need rescue services or in any kind of emergency cases, state media said. 117 is the emergency hotline of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as....Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:42:00 +0200mindanaoexaminerenmindanaoexaminer-ddd2ee8261bfd7b95e88e573633a48e214.6096 121.00620110624154200http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/06/24/52344901.html11 Filipinos have gone missing, while almost 50,000 others have been left homeless as a result of the Falcon tropical storm in the Philippines. The storm brought about protracted rain followed by floods and landslides in some areas in the north and the east of the country.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:30:00 +0200ruvr-enenruvr-en-5db350858af667fb5fca4711451794aa11.0810687259897 -69.791307343949720110624133000http://www.lebanonews.net/mainhl2.asp?hlid=692824 June 2011 Heavy rains and high winds from Tropical Storm Meari lashed the Philippines Friday, killing at least 11 people and displacing 40,000 people, an emergency management agency said.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:49:00 +0200lebanonewsenlebanonews-27155fd6575e6898ba4eb4432c0d4c3a14.6096 121.00620110624124900http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201106/3253180.htm?desktopShirley Escalate Last Updated: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:56:00 +1000 At least 50,000 people are in evacuation centres in the Philippines after days of torrential rains caused flooding and landslides. Rescue and relief operations are continuing for an estimated 167,000 people affected by tropical storm Meari.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:44:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-187f172f0a89116f4f028188de5efd1f42.7073 23.331920110624124400http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224369/nation/weather-falcon-accelerates-slightly-maintains-strengthTropical Storm Falcon (Meari) accelerated slightly as it maintained its strength and north northwest direction Friday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. The storm is expected to exit the Philippines as early as Saturday.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:29:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-dd164d3724df877be6039cc40e6669a511.0810687259897 -69.791307343949720110624122900http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224342/nation/tornado-uproots-trees-topples-electric-posts-in-qcA mild tornado ravaged some parts of Kamuning in Quezon City at noon on Friday, causing minor damage to houses and uprooting trees and toppling electric posts within the area, responding authorities said.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:44:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-7a5bc4a119078757e34a6c0571d9e5bc14.6629 121.06520110624114400http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/06/24/philippines.tropical.storm/index.html?eref=rss_latestHeavy rains and high winds from Tropical Storm Meari lashed the Philippines Friday, killing at least 11 people and displacing 40,000 people, an emergency management agency said.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:13:00 +0200cnnencnn-ed2e42b5d60281b4bda1b234723df74d14.6096 121.00620110624111300http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224360/nation/ndrrmc-several-roads-in-ncr-luzon-still-impassableSeveral roads in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon remained impassable to vehicles due to floods brought by Tropical Storm Falcon (Meari).Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:59:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-0ade0aeecbba471086c7167fc0940b9314.6096 121.00620110624105900http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/107401/MANILA, Philippines (AP) Eleven people are missing in the Philippines and nearly 50,000 residents have fled to evacuation centers after Tropical Storm Meari triggered flash floods and rough seas, officials said Friday.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:42:00 +0200kyivpostenkyivpost-985b0dbbde97c8615e15144651f9421714.6096 121.00620110624104200http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224349/nation/dont-hesitate-to-call-hotline-117-dilgInterior Secretary Jesse Robredo on Friday urged the public to call the government's emergency hotline "117" if they need assistance because of the heavy rains and floods triggered by Tropical Storm Falcon (international code name Meari).Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:28:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-de233bad0d63ca05111d7843587fdc4211.0810687259897 -69.791307343949720110624092800http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/06/24/11/pnoy-dismayed-cotabato-mayor-over-flood-aidMANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III on Friday expressed dismay with Cotabato City Mayor Japal Guiani after the local official criticized for not doing enough to aid Cotabato residents affected by massive flooding.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:26:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-9145954cb786fa47e71e8e1cb323d15c14.6096 121.00620110624092600http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1136941/1/.htmlMANILA: Some 50,000 people were in evacuation centres in the Philippines on Friday after fleeing their homes following days of torrential rains caused by Tropical Storm Meari, officials said.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:53:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-121c5e6910aa0fbfdd17c4765be143c514.6096 121.00620110624085300http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224341/nation/weather-rain-forecast-for-weekend-as-falcon-makes-wet-exitRain will most likely continue into the weekend in Metro Manila even if tropical storm "Falcon" (Meari) leaves Philippine territory by Saturday, PAGASA said Friday. As of Friday afternoon, rain was pouring over much of Metro Manila. Many areas reported flooding.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:43:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-e37e1e3f0860aa2ee5be56606db2934914.6096 121.00620110624084300http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/6/24/worldupdates/2011-06-24T102659Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-578899-1&sec=WorldupdatesHANOI (Reuters) - Four men died in flash floods while fishing and two people were crushed to death in northern Vietnam as a weakening storm approached from the Gulf of Tonkin, state media said on Friday, while 11 fishermen were missing after storms in the Philippines.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:21:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-98611268849afa6e5fb591cee531a20d21.0319 105.8221.03195 105.81990120110624082100http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/philippines/2011/06/24/307407/50000-flee.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Some 50,000 people were in evacuation centres in the Philippines on Friday after fleeing their homes following days of torrential rains caused by Tropical Storm Meari, officials said.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:07:00 +0200ChinaPostenChinaPost-d8cc79f98c6397f8170f091832efa61414.6096 121.00620110624080700http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224338/nation/palace-allows-govt-employees-to-go-home-earlyMalacañang on Friday allowed government employees to go home starting 1:00 p.m. because of bad weather conditions brought by tropical storm "Falcon" (international code name Meari).Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:57:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-80f810dc592d58147b766a3f021e84b411.0810687259897 -69.791307343949720110624075700http://www.arabtimesonline.com/RSS/tabid/69/smid/414/ArticleID/170676/t/50000-flee-storm-in-Philippines-/Default.aspxManila, June 24, 2011 (AFP) -Some 50,000 people were in evacuation centres in the Philippines on Friday after fleeing their homes following days of torrential rains caused by Tropical Storm Meari, officials said. More than 3,200 people fl...Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:44:00 +0200arabtimesenarabtimes-c51bf31d309598822a5edc2a1040a2a014.6096 121.00620110624074400http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/flee-storm-in-philippines/story-e6frfku0-1226081389603?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20newscomaubreakingndm%20%28NEWS.com.au%20%7C%20Breaking%20News%29ABOUT 50,000 people are in evacuation centres in The Philippines after fleeing their homes following days of torrential rains.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:20:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-a83942ce09e57811e267e0ec5fddb60014.6096 121.00620110624072000http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224335/world/bad-weather-kills-6-in-vietnam-11-missing-in-phlHANOI - Four men died in flash floods while fishing and two people were crushed to death in northern Vietnam as a weakening storm approached from the Gulf of Tonkin, state media said on Friday, while 11 fishermen were missing after storms in the Philippines.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:12:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-a875adba66591a89d147330537e7bf2e21.0319 105.8221.03195 105.81990120110624071200http://www.news24.com/World/News/50-000-flee-storm-in-Philippines-20110624At least 50 000 people are in evacuation centres in the Philippines after fleeing their homes following days of torrential rains caused by Tropical Storm Meari.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:12:00 +0200news24ennews24-136bb7b1425d5512e1ededd7145b542f14.6096 121.00620110624071200http://www.nst.com.my/articles/50_000fleestorminPhilippines/Article/MANILA: Some 50,000 people were in evacuation centres in the Philippines on Friday after fleeing their homes following days of torrential rains caused by Tropical Storm Meari, officials said.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:27:00 +0200nstennst-920f7f4500dc4dda801bf1c6331f289014.6096 121.00620110624062700http://www.theglobeandmail.com/multimedia/camera-club/in-photos/best-pictures-from-the-past-24-hours/article2073719/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2073719Children swim in a flooded street after heavy rains in Valenzuela City, north of Manila on June 23, 2011. Ten fishermen were missing at sea and thousands of people fled their homes in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Meari unleashed widespread flooding, rescue workers said.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:47:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-003629bcec7a7d0043a1de2d3d43892114.6096 121.00620110624044700http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224311/nation/at-least-53-domestic-flights-canceled-due-to-falconAt least 53 domestic flights were canceled Friday due to bad weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Falcon (international code name Meari). Radio dzBB reported these included four from Philippine Airlines, 38 from Cebu Pacific, nine from Air Philippines, and two from Zest Air.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:23:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-7a47bed34ad43ce541cb03e98b9caee210.30723 123.89839920110624032300http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/06/22/11/falcon-gets-stronger-signal-no-1-raised-bicol-n-luzonMANILA, Philippines – Public storm signal no. 1 has been hoisted in several provinces in Luzon as tropical storm “Falcon” gained strength, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Thursday.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:29:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-7c2d51f6eaa8d1f527063da440306ba56.517152 126.09339920110623012900http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201106/3252132.htm?desktopShirley Escalate Last Updated: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:44:00 +1000 Ten fishermen are missing and thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes in the Philippines as tropical storm Meari causes widespread flooding. Several thousand travellers were stranded as flights were cancelled and ferries....Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:24:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-0e64966f5aafdc485b3e2325b7b77a7842.7073 23.331920110623202400http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224309/nation/pagasa-falcon-unlikely-to-turn-into-another-ondoyStorm "Falcon" brought heavy rains and floods in many parts of the country, leaving commuters stranded in Metro Manila.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:05:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-8d90a00e934604012d4dad806b87dcbc14.6096 121.00620110623190500http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/06/23/11/thousands-evacuated-albayALBAY, Philippines – More than 500 families have been displaced in Legazpi City and thousands more need to be evacuated as floods worsen in the area.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:12:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-d3a9bb9ddd11dfcc384170a34874f0dd51.4879 -0.17799820110623181200http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224295/nation/doh-phl-scarlet-fever-free-other-diseases-hound-cotabatoInternational and Filipino health experts said Thursday that travel to and from Hong Kong should not be restricted amid an outbreak of scarlet fever in the territory even as local authorities called on pediatricians to report possible cases of scarlet fever in the Philippines.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:04:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-8135cabcfb58b31fc6b1e399eb48227a7.223017 124.24289720110623160400http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224286/nation/marikina-river-starts-to-overflow-says-officialA portion of the Marikina River, one of the areas that suffered the worst damage from Tropical Storm Ondoy in 2009, has started overflowing on Thursday due to heavy downpour, according to GMA News' "24 Oras" newscast.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:19:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-4e251217841c5086f0ccadba97a88c5420110623151900http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224269/nation/weather-falcon-intensifies-merges-with-lpaTropical storm "Falcon" (international name: Meari) has slightly intensified after it merged with a low pressure area off the coast of Catanduanes province, the state weather bureau said on Thursday afternoon.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:02:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-9dc8aaf20968c6ac0dfdd3d4ae0597be11.0810687259897 -69.791307343949720110623130200http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1136774/1/.htmlMANILA - Ten fishermen were missing and thousands of people were forced to flee their homes in the Philippines on Thursday as Tropical Storm Meari unleashed widespread flooding, rescue workers said.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:52:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-8b13c5172d83fad390d84091116d0b3714.6096 121.00620110623125200http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224263/nation/pup-suspends-night-classesThe Polytechnic University of the Philippines on Thursday afternoon announced the suspension of night classes at its Manila campus, a radio report said.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:32:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-b2a0f1a4d1a7af14ccdf06a24cb1418d14.6096 121.00620110623113200http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224258/nation/phl-senator-urges-govt-to-help-flood-devastated-chinaDespite the tension between the Philippines and China over the disputed Spratly Islands, Sen. Ralph Recto on Thursday urged Malacañang to consider sending humanitarian assistance to China after floods ravaged its southwestern and southern provinces.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:47:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-c3a89dea0d238f643bef2de3f5305e8335.2086 110.72720110623104700http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201106/3251992.htm?desktopShirley Escalate Last Updated: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:45:00 +1000 A tropical storm is bearing down on the eastern Philippines. Seven fishermen and an elderly man are missing and thousands of families have been displaced. Floods and landslides have occurred in the eastern provinces of Albay and Catanduanes due to continuous rains.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:37:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-494f47114371735d1f9a31983499a71642.7073 23.331920110623103700http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224222/nation/weather-falcon-slows-down-new-lpa-spotted-off-catanduanesTropical storm "Falcon" (international name: Meari) has slowed down but maintained its strength at it continues to move east of the Philippines, the state weather bureau said on Thursday morning.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:15:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-a3b0690cd91a7232ef27eba9d4d9180d11.0810687259897 -69.791307343949720110623061500http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/120148/world-travel-health-alerts-june-22-2011WORLD TRAVEL HEALTH ALERTS – June 22, 2011 - Deadly start to JE season in India’s north - Malaria flares in India; Small outbreak in Sabah - Dengue alerts for India, Brazil, Australia - Measles reaches new places, new faces on global march - Cholera epidemics hit Africa, Asia, Caribbean - Measles....Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:59:00 +0200etravelblackboardenetravelblackboard-2f9c831987cfee4c4ef25a6b28573e9028.5687 77.216820110623035900http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-06/23/content_12756506.htmGUANGZHOU - Fishing boats off the coast west of the Pearl River's estuary were ordered to return to their moorings on Wednesday as South China's Guangdong province braced for the arrival of Haima, the fourth tropical storm to hit the Pacific Ocean's northwest this year.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:07:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-cb18cf961b97aa60b87fd0857b64bdcd20110623020700http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110622-0000508/More-rain-expected-in-PhilippinesMANILA - The Philippines braced yesterday for more rain, with the widespread flooding across the country already claiming 13 lives. The latest casualties included a three-year-old girl who drowned on Monday in the province of Bataan, near...Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:50:00 +0200todayonlineentodayonline-cb83c0e192f0884ee100605179f0ae4a14.6096 121.00620110622005000http://english.aljazeera.net/weather/2011/06/2011622122450445656.htmlRainy season has already brought misery, but new problems are expected, including typhoons and further inundation.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:11:00 +0200aljazeera-enenaljazeera-en-64c69fc587f7edc2eb9124c9a3bf1cb835.2086 110.72720110622171100http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/dead+widespread+Philippine+floods/4984985/story.htmlWidespread flooding due to unusually heavy rains in many parts of the Philippines has killed 14 people in recent days, the government said Wednesday.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:41:00 +0200montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-9fc5f6a99e3cd15f9d4f45e7daa457ca14.6096 121.00620110622104100http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/-depth/06/22/11/water-hyacinths-scourge-cotabatoMANILA, Philippines - Unprecedented floods have gripped Cotabato in recent weeks following incessant rains. Officials blamed the water hyacinth infestation for blocking the flow of water in the Rio Grande de Mindanao and other tributaries.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:21:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-6da24f1cce77123426755776c1bf6eb314.6096 121.00620110622102100http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=46741Widespread flooding due to unusually heavy rains in many parts of the Philippines has killed 14 people in recent daysWed, 22 Jun 2011 09:34:00 +0200timesofomanentimesofoman-85d6444a3e760ecbc805412d2c31a75b14.6096 121.00620110622093400http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1136516/1/.htmlMANILA: Widespread flooding due to unusually heavy rains in many parts of the Philippines has killed 14 people in recent days, the government said Wednesday.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:05:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-98291c8cd3be0c614ea8762a0cb6384814.6096 121.00620110622090500http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/dead-in-widespread-philippine-floods/story-e6frfku0-1226080012898?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20newscomauasiapacificndm%20%28NEWS.com.au%20%7C%20Asia%20Pacific%29WIDESPREAD flooding due to unusually heavy rains in many parts of the Philippines has killed 14 people in recent days, the government said today.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:55:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-ea3c2ee70d5c12aacac5234834cf6dd314.6096 121.00620110622075500http://www.nst.com.my/articles/14deadinwidespreadPhilippinefloods/Article/MANILA: Widespread flooding due to unusually heavy rains in many parts of the Philippines has killed 14 people in recent days, the government said today.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:27:00 +0200nstennst-d1549b6f43b45e95dd283a57fc5380c314.6096 121.00620110622072700http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7414029.htmlThe number of villages submerged in floodwater in Cotabato City, Philippines went down Sunday as the military removed more than 40 percent of thick water hyacinth that clogged the country's second largest river. Col. Prudencio Asto, spokesman for the military's 6th Division, said by telephone that....Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:15:00 +0200peopledailyenpeopledaily-26f30e4a27992f73e990e558de5d5183124.242897 7.22301720110622061500http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224083/regions/floods-landslides-loom-over-eastern-phl-as-falcon-nears-samarFlash floods loom over parts of Southern Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao as Tropical Depression Falcon moved closer to Samar in Eastern Visayas Wednesday morning.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:53:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-8ad8a0643d056043b3e6c129c97965fa11.0810687259897 -69.791307343949720110622025300http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201106/3249288.htm?desktopShirley Escalante, Manila Last Updated: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:05:00 +1000 At least 11 people have died and two people are missing in floods in the southern and northern Philippines. Two southern provinces - North Cotabato and Maguindanao - remain flooded due to rains brought by a tropical depression....Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:27:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-3cdacc432cdadee9609748e3a0488e8c14.6096 121.00620110621102700http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201106/3249288.htm?desktopShirley Escalante, Manila Last Updated: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:55:00 +1000 At least 11 people have died and two people are missing in floods in the southern and northern Philippines. Two southern provinces - North Cotabato and Maguindanao - remain flooded due to rains brought by a tropical depression....Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:10:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-34330fc3ee95587a451bf8d0e8e97acd14.6096 121.00620110621031000http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223973/nation/classes-suspended-in-some-schools-in-valenzuela-malabonClasses were suspended in parts of Malabon and Valenzuela in northern Metro Manila due to floods in the area, radio dzBB reported early Tuesday.Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:29:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-c413a0219eac68e2743adc0ccd96108814.6096 121.00620110621022900http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=298824&Itemid=120 de junio de 2011, 13:27 Manila, June 20 (Prensa Latina) More than half a million people were evacuated on Monday in the southern Philippines after water lilies blocked the second largest river in the country, causing severe flooding.  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:37:00 +0200prensa-latina-enenprensa-latina-en-d922382d29bf0aad3c183bbdfbcaf0aa14.6096 121.00620110620193700http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?title=Egay-exits-as-another-low-pressure-area-spotted-off-Visayas&id=33440&src=2THE COUNTRY has been spared from the brunt of tropical depression Egay (international name: Sepat) which has exited the Philippines, but another low pressure area has been spotted off southern Visayas, the state weather bureau said yesterday.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:46:00 +0200bworldcomenbworldcom-6019031040b3a3070ac5474c2598743b14.6096 121.00620110620184600http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/-depth/06/20/11/mt-pinatubo-still-shadows-lives-20-yearsCABALANTIAN VILLAGE, Philippines - For Corazan Zawal, memories of the devastation caused by Mount Pinatubo remain etched in her mind.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:07:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-e77c57493bd6cc3295fb992cbd11fd8e14.6096 121.00620110620170700http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90052032?Flood-hit%20Mindanao%20battles%20water%20liliesArmed with machetes and cutting equipment, and in a bid to prevent flooding in and around the Philippine city of Cotabato on Mindanao island, hundreds of troops and civilians cleared tons of water lilies from the Rio Grande river on 18-19 June.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:22:00 +0200AHNenAHN-349c379851c008831c9f215afa1da2b820110620142200http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/06/20/11/classes-tuesday-school-headsFollowing non-stop rains in large parts of Luzon due to 'Egay,' a PAGASA forecaster said it was up to school authorities to decide whether to suspend classes on Tuesday.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:01:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-385ba7451fbaac6519131ad77753d5e620110620140100http://www.IRINnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=93020COTABATO CITY, 20 June 2011 (IRIN) - Armed with machetes and cutting equipment, and in a bid to prevent flooding in and around the Philippine city of Cotabato on Mindanao island, hundreds of troops and civilians cleared tons of water lilies from the Rio Grande river on 18-19 June.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:44:00 +0200irinnewsenirinnews-b0847a46ecaf8030adb7e3c93c72c15051.4879 -0.17799820110620134400http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223944/nation/weather-egay-exits-potential-cyclone-enters-phlAfter bringing rains to parts of the country during the weekend, Tropical Depression Egay exited the country Monday afternoon, just as a new potential cyclone entered Philippine territory.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:05:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-e05176e12c7253ca460e88bec8ca959420110620120500http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/mt-pinatubo-still-shadows-lives-20-years-on20 Jun 2011 04:51 Source: reuters // Reuters By Roli Ng and Peter Blaza CABALANTIAN VILLAGE, Philippines, June 20 (Reuters Life!) - For Corazan Zawal, memories of the devastation caused by Mount Pinatubo remain etched in her mind. The massive eruption in June 1991 sent volcanic material racing down....Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:54:00 +0200trustentrust-07ad1044072ae73c9bc829cb2bf8812514.6096 121.00620110620085400http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223918/nation/mount-pinatubo-still-shadows-lives-20-years-after-eruptionThe massive eruption in June 1991 sent volcanic material racing down Mount Pinatubo's slopes at great speed, engulfing whole villages in its path, burying homes and killing hundreds. Thousands more were displaced.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:33:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-08947085e646b429adf85c6dc2edd8a520110620073300http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223898/nation/egay-moving-away-from-phl-may-make-landfall-in-hkAfter bringing rains to parts of Luzon including Metro Manila, Tropical Depression Egay is moving away from Philippine territory and may make landfall in Hong Kong or China, state weather forecasters said Monday.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:01:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-ce02d3453cb8d0974d0265773804c71e14.6096 121.00620110620030100http://www.news.com.au/business/philippines-halts-foreign-work/story-fn7mjon9-1226077820914?from=public_rssTHE Philippine President is halting or reconsidering foreign-funded infrastructure projects worth $2 billion.Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:28:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-13cae4809a1ded499911ff25b0f13bbd14.6096 121.00620110618192800http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/f70471f764144b2fab526d39972d37b3/Article_2011-06-18-AS-Philippines-Infrastructure/id-6ea0d92dbfd9402488c41f86ed913c6eMANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is canceling or reconsidering foreign-funded infrastructure projects worth $2 billion, saying that although his country badly needs improvements, the contracts are overpriced and technically deficient.Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:35:00 +0200APenAP-0a3e9207257c4059c9ceb6d85a213b8e14.6096 121.00620110618183500http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/06/17/11/mindanao-floods-worsenFloods are getting worse in Mindanao, with waters now threatening evacuation centers. Declogging operations are now ongoing at the Rio Grande de Mindanao to solve the floods.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:11:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-f96f0307017c37482816bba0d0f24d7520110617171100http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90051809?Recently%20displaced%20Filipino%20armers%20hit%20by%20floodingRain and flooding over the past month have severely affected thousands of farmers who have recently returned to their homes in conflict-affected Mindanao.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:42:00 +0200AHNenAHN-3d457648909e441b22670ce667b638da121.006 14.609620110617164200http://www.IRINnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=93009MADIA, MINDANAO, 17 June 2011 (IRIN) - Rain and flooding over the past month have severely affected thousands of farmers who have recently returned to their homes in conflict-affected Mindanao.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:28:00 +0200irinnewsenirinnews-4cb9b7ed9f280555db416534bea41774121.006 14.609620110617152800http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/06/17/51951054.htmlAt least 5 people died and more than 600,000 were displaced as a result of massive floods in the south of the Philippines. Rivers burst their banks after three weeks of heavy rain. The damage from the floods has been estimated at about 9 million dollars. About 90 percent of the territory of Cotabao Province is under water.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:54:00 +0200ruvr-enenruvr-en-4fb1d35daf2aab06bd0ee7b2c210cbe314.6096 121.00620110617085400http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223684/regions/cotabato-city-suspends-classes-at-elementary-level-due-to-egayClasses in the elementary level in public schools in Cotabato City in Mindanao were suspended Friday morning as rains brought by tropical depression "Egay" began to pour past 7 a.m.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:02:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-65aa51a19a61834282a018c9b313586a51.4879 -0.17799820110617070200http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223670/nation/tropical-depression-egay-forms-off-east-mindanaoA low-pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao intensified into a tropical depression early Friday, with state weather forecasters code-naming it "Egay." The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the cyclone packed maximum winds of 55 kph near the center and is....Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:32:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-bcdbdfeca4d72a9ca03aa1b11daa04db20110617053200http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/06/17/11/lpa-now-tropical-depression-%E2%80%98egay%E2%80%99MANILA, Philippines – The low pressure area (LPA) spotted east of Mindanao is now tropical depression ‘Egay’, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:30:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-7be2afe7405f2375022ffdfefe2f873414.6096 121.00620110617033000http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223670/nation/lpa-off-mindanao-becomes-tropical-depression-egayA low-pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao intensified into a tropical depression early Friday, with state weather forecasters code-naming it "Egay." The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the cyclone packed maximum winds of 55 kph near the center and is....Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:14:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-1e0f4cb1c9e2f2096197c8c98e2ea82420110617031400http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223670/nation/pagasa-lpa-in-mindanao-now-tropical-depression-egayA low-pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao intensified into a tropical depression early Friday, with state weather forecasters code-naming it "Egay." The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the cyclone packed maximum winds of 55 kph near the center and is....Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:29:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-ff956624131405daf1a5bc50862ea85120110617022900http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223641/nation/weather-potential-cyclone-to-bring-floods-landslides-to-mindanaoA potential cyclone east of the Philippines may bring flash floods and landslides to parts of Eastern Mindanao, state weather forecasters said Thursday afternoon.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:43:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-ba61f3140f085cbd6cde5af84169d41514.6096 121.00620110616144300http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223540/special-reports/in-manilas-esteros-water-and-garbage-vie-for-spaceTo avoid an Ondoy redux, an army of volunteers needs to be mobilized to clear hundreds of esteros clogged with garbage. In flood-prone Manila, the esteros are vital waterways to the sea. Reporter Jam Sisante joins one estero clean-up and learns that the stench of rotting trash can test the commitment of the best-intentioned volunteer.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:41:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-1d086d8c19dd7905a9db91168bc25c1f14.6096 121.00620110616054100http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223554/regions/catholic-church-appeals-for-flood-aid-for-mindanaoCatholic Church officials in Mindanao appealed to the public to send emergency aid to residents affected by floods caused by continuous rains in the past weeks.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:10:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-f0321c4af835bab3dd8588f8410fe60320110616041000http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223544/nation/pagasa-lpa-to-become-cyclone-friday-or-saturdayAt least one of the two low-pressure areas (LPAs) east of Mindanao is likely to intensify into a tropical cyclone Friday or Saturday, state weather forecasters said Thursday.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:37:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-fe0ce1d6df7083c4ed0fcb4f80a1041c20110616023700http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-study-australia-mining-r2658529.htm(PR-inside.com) Australia is a leading player in many segments of the global mining industry. Owing to its substantial deposits, the country possesses an array of minerals including iron ore, nickel, bauxite, copper, gold, silver, uranium, diamonds, zinc and coal.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:11:00 +0200pr-insideenpr-inside-44e1ff405dfdc04caf31d744a0dfecd4-35.3499 149.04220110616021100http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/06/15/11/armm-under-state-calamityCOTABATO CITY, Philippines - The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has been placed under a state of calamity following floods caused by heavy rains.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:38:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-2cac7fe1e313f2d3cf404d404270401351.4879 -0.17799820110615143800http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223450/nation/weather-lpa-may-bring-landslides-over-visayas-mindanaoA low-pressure area off Mindanao threatens to trigger flash floods and landslides on parts of the Visayas and Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Wednesday.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:11:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-7f5de68f6cd64884f8ad75920d23f2e320110615061100http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223428/nation/weather-potential-cyclone-likely-to-merge-with-one-off-mindanaoA potential cyclone approaching Philippine territory is likely to merge with a low-pressure area (LPA) off Mindanao and to pose a threat to the Philippines, state weather forecasters said Wednesday.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:23:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-59635bfe68f00e400ee41fb9a560fe3914.6096 121.00620110615022300http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223419/nation/weather-lpa-may-become-stronger-than-dodongquot-pagasaPAGASA is now monitoring a low pressure area (LPA) in the Pacific Ocean that might turn into a tropical storm stronger than "Dodong."Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:19:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-b85dcab629140c7a79c59aad3e05f5b720110614171900http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223342/nation/a-tv-campaign-that-asks-why-is-rizal-your-heroGMA News and Public Affairs pays tribute to our national hero in the year of his 150th birth anniversary through its "Hero Ko Si Rizal" campaign, which features the many reasons why Rizal is the most revered Filipino hero.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:59:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-51b9155f2ac8e1a11bcd3632dd39b81a14.6096 121.00620110614085900http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-06/12/content_12678118.htmScientists raise alarm as prices, population and heat rise Ciudad Obregon, Mexico The great agricultural system that feeds the human race is in trouble. The rapid growth in farm output of the late 20th century has slowed such that it is failing to keep up with demand, driven by population increases and rising affluence in once-poor countries.Sun, 12 Jun 2011 03:09:00 +0200chinadailyenchinadaily-304d8a7fbc41400fae97b14285a0918a24.383333 -106.0520110612030900http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=special-report:-scientists-raceBy David Fogarty CANBERRA (Reuters) - Charlie Bragg gazes across his lush fields where fat lambs are grazing, his reservoirs filled with water, and issues a sigh of relief. Things are normal this year and that's a bit unusual of late. [More]Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:04:00 +0200scientificamericanenscientificamerican-890eb570fd7e64d8a3fb7d9a608b4034-35.3499 149.04220110611010400http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223176/technology/google-pinoys-interest-in-basketball-surpasses-usInterest in the Azkals football team notwithstanding, if Google Philippines' top search trends for the first week of June are any indication, Filipinos are still avid basketball fans through and through.Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:46:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-89fdfcd198fbaf9fcea092c0efe54a7d20110611144600http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110611f1.htmlLike many residents of this port city known for its rich bonito, saury and shark fin catches, Marivel Gunji had worked in the fisheries industry, in her case for more than a decade. When the earthquake hit March 11, she was at her factory slicing up fish that seemed to suddenly come back to life.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:52:00 +0200japantimesenjapantimes-2af45dee5c7dfe14e2485f3f7e0f519020110610185200http://www.delo.si/zgodbe/nyt/food-for-a-warming-planet_2.htmlThe great agricultural system that feeds the human race is in trouble. The rapid growth in farm output of the late 20th century has slowed such that it is failing to keep up with demand, driven by population increases and rising affluence in once-poor countries.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:58:00 +0200deloendelo-ce4408a9cc3e5e4a9a68c702a103534020110610145800http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-06-10-AS-Philippines-Floods/id-1aef877006d846dfbd23b611595fcfb4MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Passing boats rescued 27 fishermen Friday from stormy waters churned up by a tropical storm in the Philippines that has left at least six people dead and 11 missing. Philippine coast guard spokesman Lt. Col. Algier Ricafrente said 24 fishermen from a fishing boat that went....Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:56:00 +0200APenAP-669671c61a547ddb65dbfcd495e6e4b814.6096 121.00620110610105600http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/6/10/worldupdates/2011-06-10T130502Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-576187-1&sec=WorldupdatesCANBERRA (Reuters) - Charlie Bragg gazes across his lush fields where fat lambs are grazing, his reservoirs filled with water, and issues a sigh of relief. Things are normal this year and that's a bit unusual of late.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:46:00 +0200thestar-myenthestar-my-bbaedb2371e1ee7b0d742e54db3ef3a3-35.3499 149.04220110610104600http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43348509/ns/weather/Passing boats rescued 27 fishermen Friday from stormy waters churned up by a tropical storm in the Philippines that has left at least six people dead and 11 missing.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:28:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-05b6321d11d886697792450425f0f11014.6096 121.00620110610102800http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43348509/ns/weather/The Philippine navy is searching for 26 fishermen reported missing in a tropical storm that has drowned at least five people in chest-deep floods.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:57:00 +0200msnbcenmsnbc-f4cd4d2872576a093e2221ad3671970414.6096 121.00620110610085700http://www.gmanews.tv/story/223041/regions/freezing-of-ampatuan-assets-hampers-disaster-response-in-maguindanaoA Maguindanao official said the freezing of the assets of the Ampatuan clan is hampering the disaster response in the province which was placed under a state of calamity after heavy rains caused flashfloods in several towns.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:30:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-536021c93e69be60f12e0f8ddda2c1fb20110610083000http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1134400/1/.htmlMANILA: Six people were killed and 27 others were missing at sea as Tropical Storm Sarika headed out of Philippine waters Friday with many communities still flooded, rescuers said.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:31:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-a07e6ea2d2648b890b3c29b26e166b6e14.6096 121.00620110610073100http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/six-dead-as-storm-exits-philippines/story-e6frfku0-1226073083464?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20newscomaubreakingndm%20%28NEWS.com.au%20%7C%20Breaking%20News%29SIX people were killed and 27 others were missing at sea as Tropical Storm Sarika headed out of Philippine waters today.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:18:00 +0200news_com_auennews_com_au-5db295f6de8274068fb6927bfdf83b1d14.6096 121.00620110610071800http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/special-report-scientists-race-to-avoid-a-bitter-climate-change-harvest10 Jun 2011 03:15 Source: reuters // Reuters food prices had pushed an estimated 44 million more people into extreme poverty over the course of eight months, triggering unrest. That is putting ever mounting pressure on governments, agronomists and the farm industry to come up with ways of growing....Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:14:00 +0200trustentrust-ed9f8386b317e1f4ab5920ee6a857a2f20110610071400http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/10/us-climate-crops-idUSTRE7590I320110610?feedType=RSS&feedName=scienceNewsCANBERRA (Reuters) - Charlie Bragg gazes across his lush fields where fat lambs are grazing, his reservoirs filled with water, and issues a sigh of relief. Things are normal this year and that's a bit unusual of late.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:01:00 +0200reutersenreuters-bdef730f89e4fb5edb4846ca2cd111a2-35.3499 149.04220110610060100http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/06/10/uk-climate-crops-idUKTRE7590IR20110610?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsCANBERRA (Reuters) - Charlie Bragg gazes across his lush fields where fat lambs are grazing, his reservoirs filled with water, and issues a sigh of relief. Things are normal this year and that's a bit unusual of late.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:01:00 +0200reutersenreuters-a51314dade93d1f68578bce160311d0b-35.3499 149.04220110610060100http://www.ekantipur.com/2011/06/10/world/storm-leaves-philippines-after-5-dead-26-missing/335472/The Philippine navy is searching for 26 fishermen reported missing in a tropical storm that has drowned at least five people in chest-deep floods.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:42:00 +0200ekantipurenekantipur-6e699fc8821e75d60ee02e8ea5a0c9bd14.6096 121.00620110610054200http://bulatlat.com/main/2011/06/10/intl-fact-finding-mission-in-san-mariano-isabela-exposes-abuses-landgrabbing/By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO “Farmers are losing their land, their livelihood and their very lives because of this [bioethanol] project,” said, Dioni Yadao of Dagami San Mariano.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:22:00 +0200bulatlatenbulatlat-d807778f605180950a0c087c12a56a8920110610042200http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/06/10/storm-leaves-philippines-after-5-dead-26-missing.htmlThe Philippine navy is searching for 26 fishermen reported missing in a tropical storm that has drowned at least five people in chest-deep floods.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:09:00 +0200JakartaPostenJakartaPost-5fdb5eff95af1f5285a3693ce3635afb14.6096 121.00620110610040900http://www.gmanews.tv/story/222904/nation/classes-suspended-in-metro-manila-due-to-non-stop-rainClasses from pre-school to high school levels were suspended early Thursday in the National Capital Region after hours of continuous rains, according to the Department of Education after consulting with PAGASA.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:54:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-01568ea022c7f61aa48cbc291d838d0614.6096 121.00620110609015400http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2011-06/20487324-the-coca-cola-foundation-awards-dollar-27-million-to-65-sustainable-community-initiatives-worldwide-004.htm$550,000 Supports Tornado Disaster Relief Efforts in the United States The Coca-Cola Foundation, the philaThu, 09 Jun 2011 21:42:00 +0200finanznachrichten-enenfinanznachrichten-en-1511124d189d6d5faa3d291c64af532e38.332848 -81.85567620110609214200http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/06/09/11/dodong-leaves-2-deadMANILA, Philippines – Two people died from floods caused by tropical depression “Dodong” on Thursday.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:35:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-f201f93b2f1ec2880f4c3b17c209c4dc14.6096 121.00620110609163500http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/06/09/11/rains-flood-18-areas-metro-manilaMANILA, Philippines – Non-stop rains brought by tropical depression “Dodong” flooded 18 sites in Metro Manila, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:05:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-7497e01ea732bd9ebf27a86c7477f79914.6096 121.00620110609150500http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1134177/1/.htmlMANILA: At least four people drowned after heavy flooding in large areas of the rain-soaked Philippines, authorities said on Thursday, with some of the waters up to chest height.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:21:00 +0200channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-e7cbd844f0a114577527d6ab79fd0f1b14.6096 121.00620110609092100http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/106313/At least three people are dead in chest-deep floods that have swept across parts of the Philippines.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:26:00 +0200kyivpostenkyivpost-80899ea2142ac62b9c893e7d5f9d44e714.6096 121.00620110609062600http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/06/07/11/ngcp-wraps-blackout-simulation-drillsMANILA, Philippines - The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has completed its annual blackout simulation drills for the Luzon and Mindanao power grids.Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:21:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-2f654bb2137fef682501e1881b291eb314.6096 121.00620110608012100http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/06/08/11/doh-warns-parents-vs-rainy-season-illnessesMANILA, Philippines – The health department reminded parents of students to be more cautious as school starts because it is also the start of the rainy season.Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:27:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-5a2a931566abceab6e44e6f59122c00614.6096 121.00620110608192700http://www.gmanews.tv/story/222902/nation/dpwh-malabon-flood-control-project-done-by-novemberFlood-prone Malabon City entered the new school year burdened by its old problem of flooding. Students are among the most affected.Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:21:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-069545f4428e52a9d49bae3ac7d255cc51.4879 -0.17799820110608182100http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/06/08/MNJ51JQIPR.DTL1 Haiti rains: Heavy rain hammered southern Haiti for a seventh straight day Tuesday, triggering floods and mudslides and causing houses and shanties in the capital to collapse. The official death toll was 23, but could rise as remnants of the storm lingered.Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:58:00 +0200antiguanewsenantiguanews-f15b2c4dd94ed3a5beb94d1a2cd2e13d18.54299 -72.34310220110608135800http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/06/08/11/widespread-rains-over-s-luzon-may-trigger-floodsMANILA, Philippines - The state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Wednesday that widespread rains over southern Luzon "may trigger flashfloods and landslides."Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:23:00 +0200abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-66d2282e332d5a591b192038fc3ed53e14.6096 121.00620110608072300http://www.gmanews.tv/story/222768/business/ngcp-assures-readiness-for-blackoutsThe National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said it is ensuring its systems are ready to cope with natural calamities and restore power in the event of partial or total blackouts.Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:23:00 +0200gmanewsengmanews-23c889ef56f56debf25bd118a23b51b914.6096 121.00620110607142300http://www.nieuwsbank.nl/en/2011/06/06/R051.htm[ Maandag 6 juni 2011 | United Nations (UN) ] OSLO, Norway, June 6 (UNHCR) - The world needs to urgently redefine its response to natural disasters and displacement, said UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres today as he urged countriesMon, 06 Jun 2011 16:24:00 +0200nieuwsbankennieuwsbank-be048893591daccb3be38183552e603b59.9379 10.712320110606162400http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/emplayersnews/738152011-06-06 In this week's edition of the Emerging Powers News Round-Up, read a comprehensive list of news stories and opinion pieces related to China, India and other emerging powers...Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:27:00 +0200pambazukaenpambazuka-92948e0d68530114d49c25091d30900435.2086 110.72728.5687 77.216820110606152700