Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Philippines: Fire Erupts In Parking Area At Manila Airport Burning Several Vehicles 3

A fire broke out in a carpark at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Monday afternoon, April 22. The blaze occurred in the extension parking of the airport's Terminal 3, burning several vehicles. A total of 19 vehicles were burned before the fire was put out past 2 p.m.

Imelda Marcos seeks re-election

Imelda Marcos seeks re-election

BATAC, Philippines - Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos waves during a campaign sortie in the northern Philippine province of Ilocos Norte on May 5, 2013. Marcos, 83, is seeking re-election as a congresswoman in the May 13, 2013, mid-term polls in the Philippines.

Imelda Marcos seeks re-election

Imelda Marcos seeks re-election

BATAC, Philippines - Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos sings a song with local residents during a campaign sortie in the northern Philippine province of Ilocos Norte on May 5, 2013. Marcos, 83, is seeking re-election as a congresswoman in the May 13, 2013, mid-term polls in the Philippines.

Imelda Marcos seeks re-election

Imelda Marcos seeks re-election

BATAC, Philippines - Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos shakes hands with a local woman during a campaign sortie in the northern Philippine province of Ilocos Norte on May 5, 2013. Marcos, 83, is seeking re-election as a congresswoman in the May 13, 2013, mid-term polls in the Philippines.