More than 200 people are now believed to have been killed by the storm.
Author: JASON GUTIERREZ
Super Typhoon Rai Hits the Philippines
Nearly 100,000 people in several regions were evacuated, and at least 17 people died.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Won’t Run for Senate
The populist president also promised a peaceful transition of power when his term ends next year.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Enters Philippine Presidential Race
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joins the former boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in seeking to succeed Rodrigo Duterte in next year’s election.
Duterte Says He Will Retire Rather Than Seek the Vice Presidency
The Philippine president, whose term ends next year, had been expected to seek the No. 2 office, but said he would not do so “in obedience to the will of the people.”
Boxer Manny Pacquiao Joins Filipino Presidential Race
The country’s best-known athlete already holds a seat in the Senate and has faced tough opposition from President Rodrigo Duterte.
Duterte Defiant as I.C.C. Announces Full Inquiry of Philippines Drug War
The International Criminal Court will investigate the killings of thousands under President Rodrigo Duterte. His lawyer says it has no authority to do so.
President Duterte Plans to Run for the Vice Presidency
The president of the Philippines says he’ll run for the vice presidency next year. Critics see a plot to avoid prosecution for the killings in his drug war.