The Latest Breaking News from Philippines

Half a million people evacuated, 21 deaths confirmed so far and capsized tanker in Manila causes huge oil spill

Top diplomats from Southeast Asia have met with China’s Foreign Minister for talks that come as friction continues to escalate in the region as Beijing grows more assertive in pressing sweeping maritime claims

Oil tanker in Philippines and freight ship off coast of Taiwan capsize amid typhoon’s heavy rains

Oil tanker sinking in Manila Bay raises fears of oil spill amid monsoon rains. Efforts to contain spill ongoing.

Fears grow of a large oil spill after tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of fuel capsizes off the coast of Manila.

Deadly Typhoon Gaemi causes severe flooding in the Philippines and Taiwan, highlighting the urgent need for climate action to address escalating risks from...

Typhoon Gaemi causes casualties, flooding, and landslides in Taiwan and the Philippines, with ongoing impacts as it moves towards mainland China.

Taiwan has seen flooding in low-lying areas, along with landslides and building damage after Typhoon Gaemi made landfall on the island

Authorities in the Philippines were racing on Thursday to contain a spill from a tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil that capsized and sank earlier in the day. If all the oil in the tanker were to leak, coast guard spokesman Rear Admiral Armando Balilo warned at…