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The Supreme Court of the Philippines nullifies the country's Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking agreement with the China National Offshore Oil Corporation and Petrovietnam to conduct joint oil and gas exploration activities within the Philippine exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea since 2005, citing the unconstitutionality of permitting foreign corporations and governments to exploit the country's natural resources.
2023-01-10

The Philippines commemorates the anniversary of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) which destroyed much of the city of Tacloban.
2014-11-7

The Philippines economy grows by 6.4% in Q2 showing signs of recovery after it was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
2014-08-28

The United Kingdom pledges US$1 billion for the Philippines to help with the reconstruction due to the destruction of Typhoon Haiyan.
2013-12-24

The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Haiyan reaches 5,560.
2013-11-28

The official death toll in the Philippines is actually reported that 2,500 people were killed.
2013-11-13

The Philippines faces a health crisis in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan with the official death toll at 1,774 and expected to rise quickly.
2013-11-12

An international aid effort is underway to help the Philippines cope with the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.
2013-11-11

Philippines: A Philippines police official estimates that 10,000 people have died in the central province of Leyte.
2013-11-10

Philippines: The Red Cross says that 10,000 people are confirmed dead. It reported that at least 1,000 had been killed in Tacloban and 200 in Samar province.
2013-11-9