Disasters

Caloy, Domeng, Ester, Gardo... These sound just like any other tito or tita but are actually some of the names used for typhoons this 2022. This article explains how PAGASA names typhoons in the Philippines.

The "PlanSmart Ready to Rebuild" web application, a platform to "speed up and improve" disaster rehabilitation and recovery plans, was launched on Sept. 14.

UN Philippines is focused on giving aid to local government to carry out recovery activities six months after Typhoon Odette.

As of Tuesday (April 12) morning, Tropical depression Agaton has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h, leaving many barangays flooded.

Israel donated four water filtration devices to municipalities in Siargao Islands and Dinagat Islands.

Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 two days after a phreatomagmatic eruption occurred at the Main Crater.

A phreatomagmatic burst with a 300-meter-high plume was recorded in Taal Volcano's main crater at 4:16 PM on Feb. 10.

The Beat Asia compiled a list of organizations that are accepting in-kind and cash donations to help the victims of typhoon Odette get back on their feet.