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Typhoon Ragasa Slammed Into the Northern Philippines

A rescuer from the Philippine Coast Guard conducts a rappel rescue on a resident over a turbulent river in Ilocos Sur Province, the Philippines, September 22, 2025. Ragasa slammed into the northern Philippines on Monday, unleashing torrential rains and strong winds that triggered flooding, toppled trees, and tore roofs off homes. Photo by Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Ragasa Slammed Into the Northern Philippines

Rescuers from the Philippine Coast Guard cross a turbulent river to search for stranded residents in Ilocos Sur Province, the Philippines, September 22, 2025. Ragasa slammed into the northern Philippines on Monday, unleashing torrential rains and strong winds that triggered flooding, toppled trees, and tore roofs off homes. Photo by Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Ragasa Lashes Northern Philippines

Super Typhoon Ragasa, locally called Nando, battered northern Philippines with torrential rain and strong winds, causing floods, deadly landslides, and widespread destruction. The storm killed at least nine people: seven from a capsized fishing boat off Cagayan province, one in a landslide in Benguet, and one who drowned in La Union. About 192,000 people across 950 villages were affected. Communities were submerged, homes destroyed, and roads blocked by debris.

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Philippines: Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Northern Islands, Over 10,000 Evacuated 4

Super Typhoon Ragasa (Nando) struck the northern Philippines on Monday, September 22, with winds up to 285 km/h, forcing over 10,000 people to evacuate across northern and central Luzon, according to the government. The storm damaged homes, schools, and power lines, and led to closures of schools and government offices, including in Manila. Despite slight weakening, authorities warned of life-threatening storm surges, floods, and landslides.

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Philippine midterm elections

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. casts his vote in the country's midterm elections on May 12, 2025, in the province of Ilocos Norte.

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Philippine midterm elections

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shows his inked finger to the media after casting his vote in the country's midterm elections on May 12, 2025, in the province of Ilocos Norte.

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Philippine midterm elections

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd from R) shows his inked finger to the media after casting his vote in the country's midterm elections on May 12, 2025, in the province of Ilocos Norte.

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Philippine midterm elections

Imelda Marcos, former Philippine first lady and mother of incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., arrives at a polling station for the country's midterm elections on May 12, 2025, in the province of Ilocos Norte.

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Philippines: Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Jolts Ilocos Norte

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 6 kilometers northwest of Bangui, Ilocos Norte, in Northern Luzon on Monday, December 30, at 10:56 a.m.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 5

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 4

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Krathon Unleashes Devastating Weather In Northern Islands 3

Typhoon Krathon, known as Julian in the Philippines, intensified into a super typhoon on Tuesday morning, October 1, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Krathon brought heavy rainfall, causing flooding and landslides in the northern islands, prompting officials to evacuate residents and shut down schools and inter-island ferries.

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At least 1 dead as Typhoon Doksuri pummels Philippines

STORY: At least 1 dead as Typhoon Doksuri pummels Philippines DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of typhoon-affected Occidental Mindoro (courtesy: LGU San Jose, Occidental Mindoro) 2. Philippine Coast Guard rescuing residents amid typhoon Doksuri in Ilocos Norte (courtesy: Philippine Coast Guard) 3. Typhoon Doksuri hitting Port of Romblon (courtesy: Philippine Coast Guard) 4. various of the typhoon-hit Pamplona city, Cagayan province (courtesy: Jinson Batersal Manzano) STORYLINE: The Philippines' national disaster agency on Wednesday said it has so far tallied at least one dead as Typhoon Doksuri continues to batter the country with rain and strong winds. In a preliminary report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the victim drowned in a flood that inundated a province east of Metro Manila. At least two others were injured in typhoon-related incidents in Luzon island and central Philippines. D

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Philippine officials expect more opportunities as RCEP takes effect

STORY: Philippine officials expect more opportunities as RCEP takes effect DATELINE: June 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of economic activities in the Philippines 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALFREDO PASCUAL, Philippine Secretary of Trade and Industry 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MATTHEW MANOTOC, Governor of Ilocos Norte 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MATTHEW MANOTOC, Governor of Ilocos Norte STORYLINE: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) enters into force for the Philippines on Friday, officially allowing the Southeast Asian country to participate in the world's biggest free trade agreement. Alfredo Pascual, Philippine secretary of Trade and Industry, said the Southeast Asian country will encourage the business sector to fully tap into the potentials of the RCEP. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALFREDO PASCUAL, Philippine Secretary of Trade and Industry "RCEP provides a framework of rules and disciplines to guarantee regulatory coherence, fostering an en

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Singson directly links Estrada to illegal gambling

MANILA, Philippines - Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis Singson (L), the prosecution's star witness in the impeachment trial of Philippine President Joseph Estrada, takes an oath at the Senate court in Manila on Dec. 13. He detailed a trail of illegal gambling money that he says regularly flowed into the embattled president's pockets.

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Estrada's accuser speaks to journalists

MANILA, Philippines - Luis Singson, governor of Ilocos Sur in the northern Philippines, speaks to foreign journalists in Manila on Oct. 26. The whistle blower in the multimillion dollar bribery scandal involving President Joseph Estrada said alleged bribes from illegal gambling were ''just the tip of the iceberg'' and Estrada and his cronies made more money through shady deals with government-run firms.

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PHILIPPINES-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-PRELIMINARY RESULT

(220510) -- MANILA, May 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C) is seen at a polling station to cast his vote in Ilocos Norte Province, the Philippines, May 9, 2022. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., 64, won Monday's Philippine presidential election over his main rival, incumbent Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo, 57, according to the 83.1 percent of unofficial votes counted. (Xinhua)

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PHILIPPINES-ILOCOS NORTE PROVINCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-PRELIMINARY RESULT

(220509) -- ILOCOS NORTE PROVINCE, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. casts his vote at a polling station in Ilocos Norte Province, the Philippines, May 9, 2022. Preliminary results show Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of former President Ferdinand Marcos, has won the Philippine presidential election over his main rival, incumbent Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo, according to unofficial data from the Commission on Elections. (Xinhua)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-ELECTION-CANDIDATE

(220509) -- MANILA, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate and former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. casts his vote at the Mariano Marcos Memorial Elementary School in Batac City, Ilocos Norte province, the Philippines, May 9, 2022. Voting in the Philippines continued on Monday to elect their next president and some 18,000 other officials of all levels of government. (Str/Xinhua)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-ELECTION-CANDIDATE

(220509) -- MANILA, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate and former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. casts his vote at the Mariano Marcos Memorial Elementary School in Batac City, Ilocos Norte province, the Philippines, on May 9, 2022. Voting in the Philippines continued on Monday to elect their next president and some 18,000 other officials of all levels of government. (Str/Xinhua)

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Presidential election in Philippines

Presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (R), the son and the namesake of the late Philippine dictator, casts his vote at a polling station in Batac, Ilocos Norte Province, on May 9, 2022, as polls to choose the Philippines' new leader open across the country.

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Presidential election in Philippines

Presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C), the son and the namesake of the late Philippine dictator, leaves a polling station in Batac, Ilocos Norte Provinceo on May 9, 2022, after casting his vote, as polls to choose the Philippines' new leader open across the country.

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Presidential election in Philippines

Presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (R), the son and the namesake of the late Philippine dictator, waves to voters at a polling station in Batac, Ilocos Norte Province, on May 9, 2022, as polls to choose the Philippines' new leader open across the country.

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Imelda Marcos in campaign rally

MANILA, Philippines - Former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos speaks during a campaign rally in Laoag City in Ilocos Norte on May 8, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Singson directly links Estrada to illegal gambling

MANILA, Philippines - Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis Singson (L), the prosecution's star witness in the impeachment trial of Philippine President Joseph Estrada, takes an oath at the Senate court in Manila on Dec. 13. He detailed a trail of illegal gambling money that he says regularly flowed into the embattled president's pockets.

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Estrada's accuser speaks to journalists

MANILA, the Philippines - Luis Singson, governor of Ilocos Sur in the northern Philippines, speaks to foreign journalists in Manila on Oct. 26. The whistle blower in the multimillion dollar bribery scandal involving President Joseph Estrada said alleged bribes from illegal gambling were ''just the tip of the iceberg'' and Estrada and his cronies made more money through shady deals with government-run firms.