A young mother cried with joy after giving birth in the wreckage of the devastating Philippines storm that has killed at least 10,000 people. The baby was named Bea Joy, after her grandmother Beatriz, who was missing after typhoon Haiyan struck. Her mother, 21-year-old Emily Ortega, gave birth at an improvised clinic at Tacloban airport, AFP reported. "She is so beautiful", said the new mother ... More here: Typhoon Haiyan: Miracle Baby Bea Joy Born In The Wreckage Of Central Philippines (PICTURES)
Monday, November 11, 2013
Advisory to PH passport holders with travel plans to HK
MANILA, Philippines – All Philippine passport holders who have travel plans to Hong Kong should monitor the news regularly in view of proposals to suspend the 14-day visa free entry of Philippine passport holders. As of this writing, the visa free entry to Hong Kong for Philippine passport holders is still valid . Travelers are advised to check the following websites: Hongkong Immigration ... More here: Advisory to PH passport holders with travel plans to HK
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Philippines devastation is 'bedlam'
The head of the Red Cross in the Philippines has described the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan as "absolute bedlam". More here: Philippines devastation is 'bedlam'
Territory emergency staff to aid Typhoon effort
A team of Northern Territory medical and emergency workers trained in disaster relief are preparing to travel to Tacloban City in the Philippines with a portable hospital and supplies following typhoon Haiyan. The 36 workers - who are part of the Darwin-based National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre - will leave Darwin within 24 hours. The Centre's head, Dr Len Notaras, said the team ... More here: Territory emergency staff to aid Typhoon effort
Typhoon survivors in Philippines struggle for aid
TACLOBAN, Philippines - Rescuers faced blocked roads and damaged airports on Monday as they raced to deliver desperately needed tents, food and medicines to the typhoon-devastated eastern Philippines where thousands are believed dead. More here: Typhoon survivors in Philippines struggle for aid
Typhoon survivors in Philippines struggle for aid
TACLOBAN, PHILIPPINES - NOVEMBER 10: Two young boys look at the devastation in the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan on November 10, 2013 in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. More here: Typhoon survivors in Philippines struggle for aid
Philippines battle to move storm aid
Officials struggle to bring aid to areas of the Philippines worst affected by Typhoon Haiyan, with up to 10,000 people feared dead in Tacloban city. More here: Philippines battle to move storm aid
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