Philippines – The loss of life from avalanches and flooding in the Philippines set off by typhoon Agaton (worldwide name Megi) rose to 148 on Thursday, official figures showed, as more bodies were found in mud-built up towns. The number of individuals are as yet absent and dreaded dead after the most grounded tempest to strike the archipelago country this …

Six schools in Leyte have been damaged because of the 5.5 magnitude earthquake that hit the province on Monday, a TV channel said Tuesday. Cabul-An Elementary School, Don Mariano Memorial School, San Joaquin Elementary School, Libertad National High School and Capoocan Pinamopoan National High School, Leyte sustained partial damage. The study said a window grill was removed at Pinamopoan National …