Philippine government officials are prioritizing the improvement of both traffic and flood control as the latest typhoon season begins. Many developing countries suffer from lack of public infrastructure to protect the poor in times of disaster. Last year’s flooding in the aftermath of typhoon Ondoy was a case in point. Of course, no nation or [...]
MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) – The death toll of Typhoon Basyang (international name Conson) has climbed to 18, the National Disaster Coordinating Council said in a statement released at 6 p.m. today. Moreover, 57 people were reported missing and 12 others were injured, the NDCC said. The number of victims will continue to rise as more [...]
Manila officials are bracing for possible flooding from the most recent typhoon. Typhoon Conson hit the metro Manila area today and has cause numerous flight delays and cancellations throughout the Philippines. Officials are making preparations to avoid a disaster like the flooding after last year’s typhoon Ondoy. Here is a video with more news coverage [...]