Typhoon Man-yi Triggers Deadly Landslide and Widespread Devastation in Northern Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — The northern Philippines recently faced the brutal impact of Typhoon Man-yi, one of six severe storms to assault the region in less than a month, leaving at least seven people dead from a landslide, destroying homes, and displacing thousands. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, during a meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila, extended his condolences and announced an additional $1 million in humanitarian aid to assist the victims of the …

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Typhoon Man-yi Triggers Deadly Landslide in the Philippines, U.S. Pledges Aid Amidst Ongoing Crisis

MANILA, Philippines — A devastating typhoon, Man-yi, struck the northern Philippines, triggering landslides and widespread destruction that left at least seven people dead, officials reported on Monday. This latest tempest is one of six major storms to batter the region within a month, exacerbating an already severe crisis from successive meteorological assaults. With winds reaching up to 195 kilometers per hour, Typhoon Man-yi made landfall on Saturday night in the eastern island province of Catanduanes. …

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