LPA outside PAR develops into tropical depression, unlikely to affect PH

General : Moderate Earthquake Hits Mindanao, Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- A moderate earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.7, struck the Mindanao region of the Philippines at 4.11 pm today.

Chinese-Filipino groups downplay Sinophobia over earthquake aid in Philippines

Chinese-Filipino business groups have sent aid to earthquake-hit residents in the southern Philippines, continuing their tradition of providing disaster relief at a time when worsening Manila-Beijing ties have complicated public perceptions of people and organisations linked to China. In General Santos City, among the areas hardest hit by the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on June 8, local officials and survivors said politics had little place in disaster recovery...

Philippines Sees Slower Growth, Weak Peso Beyond Marcos’ Term

The Philippines has cut its economic growth targets and sees a weaker peso beyond the end of the term of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2028 amid headwinds such as the Middle East tensions and an intense El Niño weather event.

Brunei records highest per-capita carbon emissions in ASEAN: report

Brunei records highest per-capita carbon emissions in ASEAN: report

Francisco weakens back into typhoon over Philippine Sea

PAGASA expects Francisco (Mekkhala) to weaken further, but it is likely to remain a typhoon while inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility

Philippines’ economic upgrade amid economic fall – why?

AS THE World Bank classified the Philippines among upper-middle-income economies, the country’s realized foreign investment net flows are plummeting while growth has plunged. What’s going on? As the Philippines 2025

6.7 Quake Jolts Southern Philippines, Epicenter Near Sarangani

MANILA, Jun 26: A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday evening, less than three weeks after a deadly quake in the same region claimed mor...

15 killed in Philippines landslides as Typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc, heads for Taiwan

Typhoon Bavi wreaked havoc in the Philippines, leading to tragic landslides that claimed the lives of at least fifteen people. The approaching storm caused significant evacuations and transport disruptions, as Taiwan braced for severe flooding and landslides, resulting in widespread school and business closures. Although weakening, the typhoon was poised to impact northern and eastern Taiwan before heading towards eastern China after affecting regions in Taiwan and Japan.

Indonesia flags 250 critical watersheds for 5-year recovery program

The Indonesian Forestry Ministry has designated 250 critically degraded watersheds as priority areas for restoration ...

Tropical Depression Haishen to enter PAR as early as Monday evening — PAGASA

A low-pressure area that had been under monitoring has developed into Tropical Depression Haishen (international name) and is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as early as Monday evening, according to the state weather bureau. “Haishen will continue moving west-northwestward in the next 12 hours. It may enter PAR tonight or tomorrow []

UAE to see rain and temperature drop this week, says NCM

Dubai, UAE: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast rainfall in scattered areas of the UAE from Tuesday to Thursday, accompanied by a drop in temperatures.The NCM said that some western coastal areas may witness the formation of cumulus clouds associated with rainfall.It also indicated the possibility of fog or light fog forming in scattered areas across the country.

Two Earthquakes Strike Sarangani Area in Southern Philippines

Manila, July 06 (QNA) - Two earthquakes, measuring 5.8 and 5.4 on the Richter scale, struck the southern Philippines on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.

China braces for deadly Typhoon Bavi

At least 17 people have died in the Southern Philippines as Typhoon Bavi swept through the island nation. ​The storm, spanning 1,000 kilometres at its widest point, is currently moving towards China, and at least 600,000 people have already been evacuated.

Philippine inflation eases, but rate hikes still likely

ASIA/PACIFIC: Philippine headline inflation eased to 6.4 year-on-year in June, driven by softer transport and food price pressures. Yet core inflation accelerated to 4.4, highlighting persistent underlying cost pressures. Despite signs inflation may have peaked, sticky services and utility prices and food supply risks support our view of further rate hikes

Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion

Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion

Super Typhoon Bavi

The third category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026 crossed the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands and Guam before continuing toward Asia.

Sektor perladangan berdepan fenomena El Nino

PETALING JAYA: Sektor perladangan negara berdepan risiko baharu yang boleh menjejaskan pengeluaran minyak sawit mentah (MSM) susulan fenomena El Nino mulai separuh kedua tahun ini, menurut MBSB Research. Firma penyelidikan itu berkata, situasi negatif itu dikhuatiri menyebabkan hasil tandan buah segar (FFB) susut sehingga 22 peratus, sehingga menimbulkan kebimbangan sektor perladangan terhadap gangguan bekalan. Katanya, ... Read more The post Sektor perladangan berdepan fenomena El Nino appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Typhoon Bavi Kills 15 in Philippine Landslides as Taiwan and Japan Prepare for Direct Hit

Fifteen people died in landslides across southern Mindanao as Typhoon Bavi's outer rain bands struck the Philippines without making landfall. The storm tracks toward Taiwan and Japan this weekend before projected landfall in China, where Typhoon Maysak killed 39 people earlier this month.

Super Typhoon Bavi weakens slightly as Taiwan, Yaeyama Islands and eastern China brace for impacts

Super Typhoon Bavi maintained Category 4-equivalent intensity over the Philippine Sea on July 8, 2026, with maximum sustained winds of 250 km/h (155 mph) and higher gusts. The cyclone is forecast to weaken gradually before passing near Taiwan and Japan’s Yaeyama Islands around July 11 and making a possible landfall along the eastern coast of China around July 12. Source

Bomb blast in Narathiwat: Wisma Putra confirms no Malaysian casualties

PUTRAJAYA, June 29 — Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry is monitoring developments in southern Thailand after an im...

Flights and ferries canceled as Typhoon Bavi barrels toward remote islands

The very powerful typhoon was located over the sea east of the northern Philippines on Thursday afternoon and is expected to make landfall in China on Sunday.

High School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead and 7 Injured After 2 Students Allegedly Launch Attack Following Bullying

The incident took place in the central Philippines on Monday, June 22, at around 9 a.m. local time