As of Monday Tropical Storm Yagi was moving slowly over the coastal waters near Vinzons town in Camarines Norte province. The storm recorded sustained winds of up to 75 kilometers per hour (kph) or 47 miles per hour and gusts reaching 90 kph. Yagi was advancing northwest at a sluggish pace of 10 kph along the eastern coast of Luzon.
Typhoon Gaemi also known locally as Typhoon Carina has hit Philippines, unleashing heavy rains, causing flooding, landslides and disruptions across the nation. As the storm moves towards Taiwan, it continues to intensify the southwest monsoon.
Beijing and Manila have reached an agreement aimed at reducing tensions surrounding the contested Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The shoal was known as Ayungin in the Philippines and Ren’ai Jiao in China and has been a flashpoint for conflict with both nations claiming sovereignty over it.
The Philippines military has called on China to return rifles and other equipment seized during the confrontation at the Second Thomas Shoal. The Philippine military chief also demanded compensation for the damage inflicted on their vessels.
The Kanlaon Volcano in the central Philippines erupted explosively on Monday evening, spewing a massive ash plume 5 kilometers (3 miles) high into the sky. The eruption has led to disruptions including evacuations, flight cancellations and the suspension of work and schools in the affected areas.
In southern Philippines, a landslide struck Masara village in the province of Davao de Oro, killing 68 individuals. The incident, which occurred on February 6th, 2024, has left 51 others missing.
On December 3, 2023, a bomb exploded during a Catholic mass service at the Mindanao State University gymnasium in Marawi City, Philippines. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack, leading to at least four dead and dozens of injuries.
On November 17, 2023, the southern Mindanao region of the Philippines experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9. This seismic event, located off the shore and at a depth of 10 kilometers, has potential damage and aftershocks.
Juan Jumalon, a radio journalist professionally known as DJ Johnny Walker, was shot and killed during a live broadcast in his home-based studio in the Philippines. The incident, which happened on November 5, 2023.
The South China Sea has long been a hotbed of territorial disputes, with multiple nations staking their claims to this strategically huge waterway. The Philippines and China have been at odds over the South China Sea for decades, but recent developments have brought their disputes into the international spotlight.
