Manila says President Marcos issued the order in defiance of Beijing’s position that the disputed area belongs to China. The Philippine coastguard has removed a “floating barrier” installed by China in a disputed area in the South China Sea, calling it a “decisive action” in “upholding international law”. Authorities carried out “a special operation” that […] Read more
The third typhoon to hit the storm-battered Philippines in as many weeks caused major flooding in Manila on Thursday, trapping people on rooftops and claiming at least 11 lives across the country. Typhoon Vamco packed winds of up to 155km/h as it swept across the country’s largest island of Luzon after making landfall overnight. Authorities […] Read more
