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A typhoon spared the Philippine capital. Will Manila be so lucky next time?

Hannah Beech and Jason Gutierrez, The New York Times
Updated as of Nov 03 11:56 AM

Climate change is exacerbating the Philippines’ exposure to natural disasters, making it one of the most vulnerable countries on the planet, scientists say. Read more »

Tsunami alert for Alaska after major 7.5 magnitude quake

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 20 07:26 AM

LOS ANGELES - A tsunami alert was issued Monday after a major 7.5-magnitude quake struck off the coast of Alaska, US agencies said. Read more »

M5.6 quake jolts Occidental Mindoro; intensity felt in Metro Manila

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 05:20 AM

A magnitude 5.6 quake rocked Looc town in Occidental Mindoro before dawn Monday but is not expected to cause any damage.  Read more »

Landslide kills 11 in Nepal, as 27 missing

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 14 09:20 PM

The Himalayan nation has been badly hit by landslides and floods, with at least 191 people killed and 54 missing since monsoon began mid-June. Read more »

'Dapang-dapa pero hindi titigil': ABS-CBN News public service arm to continue ops

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 20 03:31 PM

The public service arm of ABS-CBN's integrated news division will continue to provide aid to those in need, its head said Monday despite the network's significantly reduced operations following its broadcast franchise denial.   Read more »

No more window hours for Taal evacuees

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 20 04:49 PM

TANAUAN, Philippines - Philippine officials ordered a crackdown Monday on people being allowed daily visits to the homes they fled after Taal volcano erupted, citing threats it could still explode at any time.  Read more »

Giant hail, 'apocalyptic' dust storms batter bushfire-weary Australia

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 20 04:12 PM

SYDNEY -"Apocalyptic" dust storms swept across drought-stricken areas of Australia over the weekend, with thunder and giant hail battering the east coast, as extreme weather patterns collided in the bushfire-fatigued country. Read more »

Mindanao quakes: Structures should be safe if PH Building Code truly followed, says engineer

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 30 05:28 PM

With the series of strong earthquakes that hit parts of Mindanao this year, there is increasing worry about the safety of structures in quake-hit areas. Read more »

Ursula eyewall threatens Mindoro provinces; storm-force winds to hit Batangas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 26 08:12 AM

Destructive winds and intense rainfall are set to affect Caluya Islands in Antique as Typhoon Ursula made its sixth landfall Wednesday, weather bureau PAGASA said. Read more »

LOOK: Ursula leaves trail of destruction in Biliran town

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 25 12:42 PM

At least 40 families lost their homes in a village in Kawayan town, Biliran province Christmas eve due to the onslaught of Typhoon Ursula.  Read more »

PH 2nd most affected by disasters, extreme weather worldwide: climate index

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 06 08:34 PM

The Philippines was the second most affected country when it comes to weather-related losses in 2018, according to the recently released Global Climate Risk Index. Read more »

WATCH: Heavy rains lash Quezon province

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 03 09:27 AM

Heavy winds and rain lashed Tayabas City in Quezon province Tuesday as Typhoon "Tisoy" (international name: Kammuri) continued its onslaught.  Read more »

WATCH: Tisoy pummels Legazpi airport

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 08:17 AM

Typhoon Tisoy caused major damage at Legazpi airport Tuesday, ripping off portions of the roof, breaking glass fixtures and damaging seats at the airport arrival area.  Read more »

More areas under signal no.2 ahead of Ramon landfall

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 18 07:08 PM

More areas were placed under tropical cyclone wind signal no. 2 on Monday as Tropical Storm Ramon maintained its strength before making landfall, the state weather bureau said. Read more »

Flood, fire and plague: Climate change blamed for disasters

Robert Birsel, Reuters
Posted at Nov 14 08:00 PM

The Lancet medical journal published a study this week saying climate change was already harming people's health by increasing the number of extreme weather events and exacerbating air pollution. Read more »

Cyclone Bulbul death toll rises to 12 in Bangladesh

Reuters
Posted at Nov 11 05:10 PM

DHAKA - The death toll from Cyclone Bulbul rose to 12 in Bangladesh and five fishermen are still missing, government officials said on Monday. Read more »

Yolanda's ground zero in virtual reality

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 07 11:07 AM

In commemoration of the sixth year anniversary of Yolanda's landfall, non-profit group Postcards from Disasters allows us to see this in a different light. The group offers an interactive tour into Yolanda's ground zero so Filipinos may never forget the lessons from this disaster.   Read more »

De Lima wants 5-day paid calamity leave for disaster victims

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 05 11:27 PM

Workers affected by natural disasters should be entitled to a 5-day calamity leave, according to a bill filed by detained Senator Leila de Lima. Read more »

Fire, miscarriage, death: Mindanao quake rattles residents

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 17 09:35 AM

Residents fled to higher ground and hospital patients poured out into the streets after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of southern Mindanao Wednesday night. Read more »

Richer nations urged to boost protection against wild weather as losses jump

Laurie Goering, Reuters
Posted at Oct 12 12:18 PM

Economic losses caused by the most extreme weather events, from hurricanes to wildfires, are surging fastest in parts of the world outside the tropics - places that once saw relatively few such disasters, scientists and statisticians have warned. Read more »