Articles tagged with "Philippines"

Larissa Ramos of Brazil crowned as Miss Earth 2009

Brazilian beauty Larissa Ramos has been named Miss Earth 2009. On Sunday, November 22, the 20-year-old biology student was crowned with the coveted title at the island resort of Boracay in central Philippines. The first, second and third runner ups of Miss Earth 2009 are Sandra Seifert from Philippines, Jessica Barboza from Venezuela and Alejandra [...]

Tropical Storm Ketsana death toll reaches 240

As more dead bodies were recovered by the rescuers, the death toll in Philippines flooding hits 240. That death toll has more than doubled since the initial reports and authorities fear that the number could increase as rescuers continue their operations in remote areas. The massive flooding caused by Saturday’s Tropical Storm Ketsana left more [...]

Chan-Hom Typhoon death toll increases

Manila – The death toll from a powerful typhoon that ravaged the northern Philippines last week rose to 43 as relief operations intensified in the stricken areas, the government said Monday. The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said 13 people were missing and more than 160,000 were adversely affected when  typhoon Emong (international code name: [...]