The worst disaster that hit the Philippines was typhoon "Sendong" (international code Washi) last December 17 in Mindanao where at least 1,430 individuals died. Second to the Philippines was China with 21 recorded calamities in 2011, followed by the United States with 19, India and Indonesia ...
of the Philippines for Literature. He has been considered one of the most important Filipino writers, along with José Rizal and Claro M. Recto. Unlike Rizal and Recto, whose works were written in Spanish, Joaquin's major works were written in English despite being a native Spanish speaker. ...
India is experiencing some of the most serious coffee-related issues, including early-season rainfall and other natural calamities. Coffee is only grown in the South Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, with a total annual production of around 348,000 tonnes. Diver...
A city in the grip of a financial crisis (Feb 2023), plus other calamities, so requires a bit more effort to do stuff than many places. But IMO worth the effort. You have to carry cash around and lots of bills as worth 1/40th of what they were a few years ago. You can't reall...
While we in Malaysia may not have been hit by an earthquake, we’ve had our fair share of calamities... 60 A(H1N1)In last six months, the scene was familiar: people who sniffled slightly or coughed on the street were given a wide berth; airports and public venues regularly screened ...