Philippines
Super Typhoon Man-yi fells trees, power lines in the Philippines
More than 650,000 people fled their homes ahead of Man-yi as the national weather service warned of a "potentially catastrophic and life-threatening" impact from the storm.
Philippines on highest alert as super typhoon approaches
The brutal wave of weather disturbances has already killed 159 people and prompted the United Nations to request $32.9 million in aid for the worst-affected regions.
Fifth storm in under a month bears down on Philippines
Now a weakened tropical storm, Toraji blew out to sea overnight after causing relatively limited damage and no reported deaths.
To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay
The Philippines, with a population of 120 million, generates some 1.7 million metric tons of post-consumer plastic waste a year, according to the World Bank.
5 travel destinations in Asia for adrenaline junkies
Here is a list of 5 travel destinations in Asia for adventure lovers. The places listed are hotspots for such activities and costs vary depending on the company you are booking through.
Exploring the growing tourism ties between Bangladesh and the Philippines
The booming interest in exploring the Philippines is not just a trend amongst Bangladeshis, but a significant testament to the diversified tourism opportunities offered by this archipelago.
Philippines stun New Zealand for historic first World Cup win
The Philippines claimed a historic first World Cup win on Tuesday as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header.
Bangladeshi businessman shot dead in broad daylight in Philippines
A Bangladeshi businessman was reportedly shot dead in broad daylight by an unidentified gunman in Manila, capital of the Philippines yesterday (May 5, 2022).
Philippines declares national dengue epidemic as number of deaths and infections keep rising
As number of patients continue to rise, Philippines has declared a national dengue epidemic.
Philippines risks becoming world’s money-laundering capital, Senator warns
The Philippines risks becoming the money-laundering capital of the world unless casinos are included in the coverage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, according to Philippines Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago.
Philippines bank manager 'confessed wrongdoing', says trader
A businessman of the Philippines implicated RCBC branch manager Maia Santos-Deguito in the alleged scheme to launder US$81 million, saying she confessed she had done something wrong by opening an account in his name and even apologised for it.
Philippine bank let fund withdrawal despite NY bank stop order
The Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. allows the withdrawal of the bulk of the funds suspected to have been stolen by computer hackers from the Bangladeshi central bank despite having received an order from its counterpart banks abroad to stop the payment.
Hackers' bid to steal $870m more foiled
The hackers who stole Bangladesh Bank's money were on their way to pull off a heist of about $1 billion, but the banking system responded in time to stop the transfer of $870 million from the central bank's account with the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
Portion of money hacked from BB account in US recovered
A portion of US$100 million which is allegedly hacked from reserve account of Bangladesh Bank in the United States on February 5 has been recovered, the central bank says.
Nine dead in Philippine clash with Abu Sayyaf militants
A soldier and eight Abu Sayyaf fighters have died after an attempt to free hostages held by the Islamist militant group, the Philippine army said.
Typhoon Melor: Death toll climbs to 9
Typhoon Melor causes heavy flooding and kills at least 9 people, authorities say.
Typhoon Melor: 3 dead, millions without power
Typhoon Melor carves through the central Philippines bringing heavy rain and strong winds that left millions without power and at least three people dead, officials say.
Typhoon Koppu: At least 16 killed in Philippines
The death toll from Typhoon Koppu climbed to 16 and many residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines remain trapped on their rooftops with animals being floated down fast-rising rivers.
Philippines battered as Typhoon Koppu makes landfall
Homes have been flattened, power lines toppled, and thousands of people have fled their homes as Typhoon Koppu swept into the northern Philippines.