Severe tropical storm Pepito has further intensified and is nearing typhoon category, the weather bureau said in its 5 a.m.

TUGUEGARAO CITY — Supertyphoon Ofel (international name: Usagi) made a powerful landfall over Baggao, Cagayan, at 1:30 p.m.

The University of the Philippines Resilience Institute advised Metro Manila residents to prepare for the potential effects of ...