Tag: Philippines

Thousands evacuated as Philippines warns of flooding, landslides from approaching Typhoon Mawar

By Jim Gomez Philippine officials began evacuating thousands of villagers, shut down schools and offices and imposed a no-sail ban Monday as Typhoon Mawar approached the country’s northern provinces a week after battering the U.S. territory of Guam. Source: Thousands evacuated as Philippines warns of flooding, landslides from approaching Typhoon Mawar     

Why nations seeking to hedge between US and China should look to Vietnam, not the Philippines

By Mark J. Valencia Unlike its Southeast Asian neighbours, the Philippines has too eagerly embraced the US and now appears to be back-pedalling to avoid retaliation from China. Vietnam, on the other hand, provides a textbook example of successful hedging, balancing relations with both superpowers and Russia. Source: Why nations seeking to hedge between US […]