Typhoon slams Philippines; high death toll feared

The central Philippine city of Tacloban was in ruins Saturday, a day after being ravaged by one of the strongest typhoons on record, as horrified residents spoke of storm surges as high as trees and authorities said they were expecting a "very high number of fatalities." More here: Typhoon slams Philippines; high death toll feared

More than 10,000 feared dead in typhoon-ravaged Philippines

Tacloban (Philippines) (AFP) - A super typhoon that destroyed entire towns across the Philippines is believed to have killed more than 10,000 people, authorities said Sunday, which would make it the country's deadliest recorded natural disaster. The horrifying new feared death toll from Super Typhoon Haiyan came as the United States pledged military help in the relief effort and as countless ... More here: More than 10,000 feared dead in typhoon-ravaged Philippines

Conde Nast Traveler cites hangri-La Mactan and Boracay among Top 20

Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu, and Boracay Resort & Spa, Philippines have been recognized by the Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. More here: Conde Nast Traveler cites hangri-La Mactan and Boracay among Top 20

Typhoon slams Philippines; high death toll feared

TACLOBAN, Philippines (AP) — The central Philippine city of Tacloban was in ruins Saturday, a day after being ravaged by one of the strongest typhoons on record, as horrified residents spoke of storm surges as high as trees and authorities said they were expecting a "very high number of fatalities." More here: Typhoon slams Philippines; high death toll feared

Philippines typhoon: Red Cross fears up to 1,000 dead

The Philippines is bracing for recovery after a huge typhoon struck, killing at least 1,000, the Philippine Red Cross said. More here: Philippines typhoon: Red Cross fears up to 1,000 dead

New Tourist Police Commander joins Phuket boat safety blitz

PHUKET: The new commander of the Tourist Police, Maj Gen Apichai Theamart, yesterday led a team of officers on a safety inspection of boats operating at Rassada Pier, on the east side of Phuket Town.The inspection, aimed at ensuring Phuket ... More here: New Tourist Police Commander joins Phuket boat safety blitz