Ex-Japan PM Kishida in Philippines

Ex-Japan PM Kishida in Philippines

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (front, C) speaks during a visit to a liquefied natural gas terminal in Batangas on the Philippines' main island of Luzon on May 1, 2026. The terminal, operated by Japan's Tokyo Gas Co. and local energy provider First Gen, is intended to meet strong power demand in the Philippines.

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

A resident wades through flood water in Navotas City, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Rescuers use a boat to evacuate residents from a flooded area in Navotas City, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Rescuers use a boat to evacuate residents from a flooded area in Navotas City, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

A man carries a woman on his back as he wades through flood water in Navotas City, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Residents wade through flood water in Navotas City, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Residents receive food provided by a local government unit inside an evacuation center as they take shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Manila, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Children play with a soldier from the Armed Forces of the Philippines inside an evacuation center as they take shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Manila, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Rescuers use a boat to evacuate residents from a flooded area in Navotas City, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Residents are seen inside an evacuation center as they take shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Manila, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Residents receive food provided by a local government unit inside an evacuation center as they take shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Manila, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Residents eat food provided by a local government unit inside an evacuation center as they take shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Manila, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Philippines, Japan conduct joint exercise in South China Sea

TOKYO, Japan, June 15 Kyodo - A Philippine Navy helicopter prepares to land on Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Takanami during a joint maritime exercise held off the coast of the Philippines' main island of Luzon in the South China Sea on June 14, 2025. (Kyodo)

Philippines, Japan conduct joint exercise in South China Sea

Philippines, Japan conduct joint exercise in South China Sea

A Philippine Navy helicopter prepares to land on Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Takanami during a joint maritime exercise held off the coast of the Philippines' main island of Luzon in the South China Sea on June 14, 2025.

Philippines, Japan conduct joint exercise in South China Sea

Philippines, Japan conduct joint exercise in South China Sea

A Philippine Navy helicopter prepares to land on Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Takanami during a joint maritime exercise held off the coast of the Philippines' main island of Luzon in the South China Sea on June 14, 2025.

Philippines, Japan conduct joint exercise in South China Sea

Philippines, Japan conduct joint exercise in South China Sea

A Philippine Navy helicopter hovers above Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Takanami during a joint maritime exercise held off the coast of the Philippines' main island of Luzon in the South China Sea on June 14, 2025.

Philippine President Marcos Jr. visits Subic naval base

Philippine President Marcos Jr. visits Subic naval base

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (4th from R) waves from a newly built warship at Subic naval base on Luzon Island in the Philippines on May 20, 2025.

Philippine President Marcos Jr. visits Subic naval base

Philippine President Marcos Jr. visits Subic naval base

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C) is pictured after attending a ceremony at Subic naval base on Luzon Island in the Philippines on May 20, 2025.

Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the Philippine Military Academy's graduation ceremony in Baguio on the island of Luzon in the northern Philippines on May 17, 2025.

Japan MSDF frigate in Philippines

SUBIC, Philippines, March 27 Kyodo - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force frigate Noshiro prepares to dock at the Naval Operating Base Subic on Luzon Island in the Philippines on March 26, 2025. (Kyodo)

Japan MSDF frigate in Philippines

Japan MSDF frigate in Philippines

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force frigate Noshiro prepares to dock at the Naval Operating Base Subic on Luzon Island in the Philippines on March 26, 2025.

US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

China: Typhoon Usagi Hits Shanwei, Guangdong With Extreme Winds

This is the intense moment at Shanwei Railway Station where gusts and downpours caused by Typhoon Usagi, locally dubbed Tiantu, the 25th typhoon of the 2024, overwhelmed passengers. On November 14, 2024, Shanwei, Guangdong, was hit by Typhoon Usagi. The video captured the dramatic weather conditions, with rain drenching and winds buffeting passengers at the platform’s waiting area. As the wind escalated, several passengers sought refuge behind pillars, with one woman clinging tightly to a column to avoid being swept away. The video's creator expressed shock and fear as the storm rages around them, creating a scene of disarray and urgency. According to reports from Huizhou Release, Typhoon Usagi made landfall around 2 PM on the 14th near the northeastern coast of Luzon Island, Philippines, initially as a super typhoon before weakening to a severe typhoon. Moving northwest at 15-20 km/h, Typhoon Usagi was gradually weaken. However, it's progression has triggered severe wind and rain across coastal regions of Fujian, Guangdong, and Zhejiang. The video ended as the storm continues, leaving viewers with a stark visual of the typhoon's impact on Shanwei.

Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 5

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 4

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region. This video shows a flooded area in Santo Niño, Cagayan after the Magat Dam was released.

Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 3

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 2

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-Yi Makes 2nd Landfall In Aurora, Moving Across Luzon 2

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-Yi Makes 2nd Landfall In Aurora, Moving Across Luzon

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Dozens Dead As Tropical Storm Trami Causes Severe Flooding 5

Tropical Storm Trami, known as Kristine in the Philippines, made landfall in the northern part of Luzon Island early on Thursday, October 24, causing widespread flooding and landslides, and leaving more than 40 people dead.

Philippines: Dozens Dead As Tropical Storm Trami Causes Severe Flooding 4

Tropical Storm Trami, known as Kristine in the Philippines, made landfall in the northern part of Luzon Island early on Thursday, October 24, causing widespread flooding and landslides, and leaving more than 40 people dead.

Philippines: Dozens Dead As Tropical Storm Trami Causes Severe Flooding

Tropical Storm Trami, known as Kristine in the Philippines, made landfall in the northern part of Luzon Island early on Thursday, October 24, causing widespread flooding and landslides, and leaving more than 40 people dead.

Philippines: Dozens Dead As Tropical Storm Trami Causes Severe Flooding 3

Tropical Storm Trami, known as Kristine in the Philippines, made landfall in the northern part of Luzon Island early on Thursday, October 24, causing widespread flooding and landslides, and leaving more than 40 people dead.

Philippines: Dozens Dead As Tropical Storm Trami Causes Severe Flooding 2

Tropical Storm Trami, known as Kristine in the Philippines, made landfall in the northern part of Luzon Island early on Thursday, October 24, causing widespread flooding and landslides, and leaving more than 40 people dead.

Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 5

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 8

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 9

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday. This video shows a big tree that has fell at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas due to strong winds.

Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 3

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 4

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 2

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 7

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 6

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 5

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 3

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 4

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

LNG terminal in Philippines

LNG terminal in Philippines

Photo taken Oct. 26, 2023, shows a liquefied natural gas carrier (R) docked at an LNG terminal in the village of Ilijan on the Philippines' Luzon Island.

LNG terminal in Philippines

LNG terminal in Philippines

Photo taken Oct. 26, 2023, shows a liquefied natural gas terminal (background) and a power plant under construction (foreground) in the village of Ilijan on the Philippines' Luzon Island.