There was also powerful storm surge of over 3 meters across the highest ... Amalia Santisas, who lives near coastal areas in the capital of Manila, was among those evacuated.

MANILA, Philippines--Villagers in northern ... Forecasters also warned of a “life-threatening storm surge reaching 2 to 3 meters (6.5 to 9.8 feet)” that could be whipped up by Kong-rey in ...

I felt that I had to be here.” This was Pope Francis in 2015, expressing his love to thousands of Filipinos hit by a typhoon ...