Philippines
Typhoon Haiyan – what was the extent of the destruction?
Continuing our look at last year’s Typhoon Haiyan, this week The Wire investigates the extent of the destruction caused by......
Typhoon Haiyan – What exactly is a typhoon?
Typhoon Haiyan tore through the Philippines almost six months ago, killing more than eight thousand people and affecting up to......
Typhoon devastation almost defies belief and relief efforts
The devastation and human suffering unleashed on the central Philippines by Typhoon Haijan is presenting a massive challenge to international......
Next phase of suffering: Disease outbreak in the Philippines
The natural disaster in the Philippines has resulted in 10,000 deaths. While families grieve their loved ones experts warn against......
Sustainability a key factor in delivering typhoon aid
The Australian government has pledged ten million dollars towards the disaster relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the Philippines. But......
Philippine earthquake kills 107, injures hundreds
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippine islands of Cebu and Bohol yesterday, causing more than one hundred deaths. The......
Bopha toll continues
In the past week the Philippines have endured 160km winds devastating its Southern Islands thanks to Typhoon Bopha. Over seven-hundred......
Super-typhoon Bopha ravages southern Philippines
Super-typhoon Bopha has so far killed 238 people, with more missing as mudslides and floods wreak havoc in Mindanao. The......
Philippines sees light at the end of the tunnel for separatist conflict
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel this week for one of the longest running conflicts in the......
Manila is under water
The Philippines is suffering through one of their worst natural disasters in history. The capital Manila is under water. In......