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Philippines storm and monsoon damage reaches ₱12.4B

22 clusters · 50 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Philippines weather: Monsoon brings rain and flood risks to Mindanao and Visayas

By September 10, 2026, the cumulative impact of tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, Neneng, and Pilandok, combined with the southwest monsoon, has caused approximately ₱12.4 billion in damage to agriculture and infrastructur

South Korea heavy rain and landslide recovery efforts

19 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Geoje City Council member calls for improved disaster response system

By mid-August, heavy rainfall intensified across South Korea’s southern regions. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety raised the heavy rain crisis alert level from ‘interest’ to ‘attention’ as cumulative precipitation

Metro Manila waste management and flooding crisis

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Marikina River flood mitigation and waste management prioritized by President Marcos Jr

Metro Manila is experiencing a waste management crisis that has exacerbated flooding during the monsoon season. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. described garbage levels as being at a ‘critical’ stage, noting that waste ac

Philippines economic slowdown and inflation trends

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Philippines inflation eases to 6.1 percent in August

The Philippine economy grew by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2026, marking its weakest quarterly expansion in 16 years, excluding the pandemic period. This slowdown was driven by a 14.8% contraction in construction and s

Flood recovery and reconstruction in Padang

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Padang implements infrastructure, school recovery, and education aid programs

Following extreme weather and flooding in early August 2026, the Padang City Government distributed Rp540 million in aid to 270 households across four districts. This assistance included Rp2 million per household, cleani

Kim Soo-hyun resumes activities amid award show backlash

11 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Kim Soo Hyun faces backlash over upcoming award show appearances

Following his clearance of child-welfare accusations on 29 July 2026, Kim Soo-hyun has resumed public activities after a 16-month hiatus. The Seoul Seongdong Police Station concluded its investigation, finding insufficie

Atmos Rewards loyalty program developments

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Atmos Rewards updates international lap infant policy

The Atmos Rewards loyalty program, a joint initiative between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, has expanded its redemption options and promotional offerings. In late July 2026, the program established a partnership

Vietnam-Philippines diplomatic relations

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Vietnam and Chile strengthen diplomatic and trade ties

Vietnam and the Philippines marked the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (1976–2026) with a cultural event in Manila titled ‘Rhythms of the Land, Puppets of the Water: Vietnam Cultural Days in Manila.’ Held

Philippines monsoon flooding response

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Manila declares state of calamity in flood-hit barangays

Heavy rains caused by an enhanced southwest monsoon led to significant flooding in the Philippines, prompting both national and local government responses. At the national level, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. convened

Iran war global economic and humanitarian impact

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Tonle Sap families face education risks due to rising fuel costs

The ongoing war in Iran has caused significant disruptions in global oil markets, leading to soaring fuel prices across multiple continents. This economic shock has triggered widespread humanitarian concerns regarding po