Philippines: Super Typhoon Fung-wong Causes Flooding and Leaves Damage 2

Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 9 in Aurora Province, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people had evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least 18 people were killed, according to reports. This video shows damage left by the typhoon in San Fabian.

Philippines: Prolonged Rains Causes Widespread Flooding in Pangasinan

Prolonged and continuous rains caused widespread flooding in Pangasinan on Monday, July 21. Roads were closed in several areas and power outages were reported in some areas.

Japanese classes attract high school students in Philippines

Japanese classes attract high school students in Philippines

Mylene Castro (L), 26, and Marlene Calaunan (2nd from L), 44, high school teachers from Pangasinan province north of Manila, talk to Kyodo News on May 10, 2017 at the office of the Japan Foundation Manila in the Philippine capital's Makati City about their training of the Japanese language and culture, and teaching the same to their students. The Philippines' Department of Education has implemented the Japanese language program to selected high schools across the country staring 2009. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Chinese Coast Guard enforcing fishing ban in Scarborough Shoal lagoon

Chinese Coast Guard enforcing fishing ban in Scarborough Shoal lagoon

A Filipino fisherman, who frequents Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea from Pangasinan province north of Manila, shows off fish at the disputed shoal on Dec. 13, 2016. The Chinese Coast Guard has been preventing large fishing vessels, even those from China, from entering the lagoon of the shoal, according to Filipino fishermen. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo