Typhoon Haiyan, possibly the strongest storm ever to hit land, has devastated the central Philippine city of Tacloban, killing at least 100 people and destroying most houses in a surge of flood water and high winds, officials said on Saturday. The toll of death and damage is expected to rise sharply as rescue workers and soldiers reach areas... More here: philippines-typhoon-AFP-081113.jpg
Friday, November 8, 2013
Fashion, shape in black and white
MANILA, Philippines - Evening wear shouldn’t be limited to little black dresses. Clean lines, texture, layers, prints, patterns and movement are factors to consider when putting together a night-out ensemble. This fashion editorial is photographed by Paco Guerrero, host of travel show "What I See" on Solar News Channel and an ... More here: Fashion, shape in black and white
Typhoon Haiyan flattens houses, triggers floods in Philippines; at least four dead
Typhoon Haiyan, possibly the strongest storm ever to hit land, was barrelling out of the Philippines on Saturday after it flattened houses, triggered landslides and floods and knocked out power and communications across a number of islands. In the central Philippines, nearly all houses in Tacloban in Leyte province with a population of about 220,000, were toppled and casualties were feared to be ... More here: Typhoon Haiyan flattens houses, triggers floods in Philippines; at least four dead
Typhoon Haiyan flattens houses, triggers floods in Philippines; at least four dead
By Rosemarie Francisco MANILA (Reuters) - Typhoon Haiyan, possibly the strongest storm ever to hit land, was barreling out of the Philippines on Saturday after it flattened houses, triggered landslides and floods and knocked out power and communications across a number of islands. In the central Philippines, nearly all houses in Tacloban in Leyte province with a population of about 220,000, were ... More here: Typhoon Haiyan flattens houses, triggers floods in Philippines; at least four dead
Typhoon flattens houses, triggers floods in Philippines
At least four people are dead after one of the strongest storms on record slammed into the Philippines. More here: Typhoon flattens houses, triggers floods in Philippines
Economic Strength Should Help the Philippines Recover
Growth that's in the same league as China's will likely help the Philippines deal with Typhoon Haiyan's economic impact More here: Economic Strength Should Help the Philippines Recover
Philippines Typhoon Haiyan kills at least four
Gabrielle Levy (UPI) -- Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms in recorded history, lashed the central Philippines Friday, killing at least four people as it pushed across the archipelago nation. More here: Philippines Typhoon Haiyan kills at least four
Economic Strength Should Help the Philippines Recover
Growth that's in the same league as China's will likely help the Philippines deal with Typhoon Haiyan's economic impact More here: Economic Strength Should Help the Philippines Recover
Practical Packer: Your one-stop travel shop
Whether you’re going camping, hitting the beach, or exploring an Asian city for the first time, the Practical Packer has got you covered. “With budget airline travel fares, more people are traveling than ever before,” shares avid traveler and former TV personality (of Tabing Ilog fame) Paula Peralejo-Fernandez, the brains behind the online store Practical Packer. “The Practical Packer offers ... More here: Practical Packer: Your one-stop travel shop
One of world's strongest storms blasts Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- One of the strongest storms on record slammed into the central Philippines on Friday, killing at least four people, forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes and knocking out power and communications in several provinces. But the nation appeared to avoid a major disaster because the rapidly moving typhoon blew away before wreaking more damage, officials said ... More here: One of world's strongest storms blasts Philippines
Hong Kong Calls for Philippines Travel Ban
A diplomatic controversy between the Philippines and Hong Kong is growing, after Hong Kong lawmakers approved a measure late Thursday night that would place visa restrictions on Philippine citizens. Hong Kong wants an official apology from Manila over a botched hostage rescue attempt three years ago that left eight Hong Kong nationals dead and wounded seven others. To press Manila for ... More here: Hong Kong Calls for Philippines Travel Ban
Super typhoon lashes Philippines
Super Typhoon Haiyan -- one of the strongest storms recorded on the planet -- smashed into island after island as it plowed across the central Philippines on Friday, threatening millions of people. More here: Super typhoon lashes Philippines
Super Typhoon Haiyan Plows Across Philippines
(CNN) -- Super Typhoon Haiyan -- one of the strongest storms recorded on the planet -- smashed into island after island as it plowed across the central Philippines on Friday, threatening millions of people. It left devastation in its wake, flooding streets and knocking out power and communication networks in many areas. Three people were reported dead, more than 100,000 took refuge in evacuation ... More here: Super Typhoon Haiyan Plows Across Philippines
Super Typhoon Haiyan grounds hundreds of flights
Hundreds of flights have been grounded in the Philippines, where Super Typhoon Haiyan made landfall Friday morning. More here: Super Typhoon Haiyan grounds hundreds of flights
Massive typhoon pummeling Philippines
Super Typhoon Haiyan -- one of the strongest storms recorded on the planet -- smashed into island after island as it plowed across the central Philippines on Friday, threatening millions of people. More here: Massive typhoon pummeling Philippines
Massive typhoon pummeling Philippines
PHILIPPINES — Super Typhoon Haiyan — one of the strongest storms recorded on the planet — smashed into island after... More here: Massive typhoon pummeling Philippines
Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of strongest storms ever, plows across Philippines
Super Typhoon Haiyan -- one of the strongest storms recorded on the planet -- smashed into island after island as it plowed across the central Philippines on Friday, threatening millions of people. More here: Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of strongest storms ever, plows across Philippines
Super Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines, grounds hundreds of flights
Hundreds of flights have been grounded in the Philippines, where Super Typhoon Haiyan made landfall Friday morning. More here: Super Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines, grounds hundreds of flights
Super typhoon Haiyan slams into central Philippines, millions flee
* Haiyan potentially strongest typhoon ever to make landfall * Millions flee to safer ground or take refuge in shelters (Adds storm hitting Cebu, deaths, details of impact) MANILA, Nov 8 (Reuters) - The strongest typhoon in the world this year and possibly the most powerful ever to hit land battered the central Philippines on Friday, forcing millions of people to flee to safer ground, cutting ... More here: Super typhoon Haiyan slams into central Philippines, millions flee
HK urged Philippines to respond to Manila hostage victims' requests-Eastday
HONG KONG, Nov. 8 -- Secretary for Security of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government TK Lai urged the Philippinesto respond to the Manila hostage tragedy victims' and bereaved families' four requests within the time the Hong Kong government specified, to resolve the incident, media reported Friday. More here: HK urged Philippines to respond to Manila hostage victims' requests-Eastday
Massive typhoon slams into Philippines
AT LEAST 4 KILLED as the year's most powerful typhoon bears down on the Philippines, knocking out power in several provinces, setting off landslides, and cutting communications in the country's central region. EXTREME WEATHER CENTER More here: Massive typhoon slams into Philippines
Deadly Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda lashes Philippines
The world's strongest storm of the year is making its way across the central Philippines, causing widespread damage and forcing millions of people to flee to safer ground. More here: Deadly Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda lashes Philippines
Strongest typhoon of the year hits Philippines
The world's strongest typhoon of the year has slammed into the Philippines. More here: Strongest typhoon of the year hits Philippines
In Virginia, relief concerts planned in the wake of powerful typhoon in Philippines
Benefit concerts are already scheduled for Friday in Alexandria and for Saturday in Virginia Beach. More here: In Virginia, relief concerts planned in the wake of powerful typhoon in Philippines
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