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Storm Nalgae death toll climbs to 48 in Philippines, 22 missing

The death toll from flooding and rain-induced landslides in the Philippines has climbed to 48, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, with 22 others recorded missing after tropical storm Nalgae inundated many parts of the archipelago.

Reuters · Oct 30, 2022

Philippine storm death toll rises to 45

DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Philippines: Tropical storm Nalgae whipped the Philippines on Saturday after unleashing flash floods and landslides that officials said have left at least 45 people dead.

Bangkok Post · Oct 29, 2022

At least 50 are dead and dozens feared missing as storm hits the Philippines

Flash floods and landslides set off by torrential rains left at least 50 people dead. As many as 60 villagers in a southern province are feared missing and buried in a huge mudslide, officials said.

WEKU · Oct 29, 2022

At least 31 killed as storm lashes Philippines

MANILA: Landslides and flooding killed at least 31 people as heavy rain from an approaching storm lashed the southern Philippines, a disaster official said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 28, 2022

More than 30 dead as Tropical Storm Nalgae approaches Philippines

Thousands evacuated, with Tropical Storm Nalgae expected to make landfall this weekend in the northern Philippines.

Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2022

At least 13 dead in floods, landslides in south Philippines

Philippine officials say at least 13 people have died and five others are missing after flash floods and landslides were set off by torrential rains that swamped a southern province overnight

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Philippines floods, landslides leave 42 dead, dozens missing

Philippine search and rescue teams pulled bodies from water and thick mud on Friday, bringing to 42 the death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by a storm, with dozens more feared buried.

Reuters · Oct 28, 2022

Holy Water: The Philippine Activist Targeted for Trying To Stop a Hydropower Project

Dozens of elite armed forces were sent to arrest Vertrudez Macapanpan, a 69-year-old environmental activist in the Philippines. She has no doubt the cause was her work defending a sacred mountain spring from a billion dollar development project.

The News Lens · Oct 28, 2022

Philippine legislator proposes law to keep Chinese boats, planes in check

A lawmaker in the Philippines has reintroduced legislation to prevent maritime and airspace encroachment by Chinese vessels, by restricting them to designated sea lanes and air routes and prescribing jail time for captains or vessel owners.

Reuters · Oct 26, 2022

Strong quake injures dozens, shuts north Philippine airport

Philippine officials say a strong earthquake has rocked a large swathe of the northern Philippines, injuring at least 26 people, forcing the closure of an international airport and prompting the evacuation of patients in a hospital

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022