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October 20, 2016

Church set to help Philippines in wake of Super Typhoon Haima

A woman in Bangui, Philippines, stands outside her house damaged by a fallen tree Oct. 20 after Typhoon Haima hit. Heavy damage was reported to homes and farmland in the northern Philippines after the strongest storm in three years struck overnight.

With eight dead and towns and villages once again covered in debris, Filipinos are turning to their Church for help as they dig out after Super Typhoon Haima smashed into the northern Philippines Oct. 19 with sustained winds of 225 kilometres per hour and gusts of 315.

Published in International
December 8, 2014

As Hagupit slows, flooding becomes concern in Philippines

Children swim in a swollen river on Samar Island, Philippines, Dec. 8. Typhoon Hagupit weakened into a tropical storm after leaving at least 21 people dead and forcing more than a million people into shelters.

MANILA, Philippines - Tropical Storm Hagupit dumped heavy rain as it slunk its way to the Manila area Dec. 8, after passing across the northern half of the central Philippines at typhoon strength.

Published in International