Here’s a rundown of just how bad the problem is
Philippines
Philippines Braces for Wrath of Supertyphoon Haiyan
Storm said to be strongest in world this year to hit region still recovering from earthquake
The Biggest Storm in the World This Year Is Headed for the Philippines
Friday morning landfall expected for Super Typhoon Haiyan
7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks The Philippines
At least ninety-three people dead but no threat of a tsunami to follow in the Pacific region
Super Typhoon Usagi Set to Hit Southern China
The most powerful storm of the year barreled toward the Chinese mainland on Saturday after slamming the Philippine and Taiwanese shorelines with gale-force winds and torrential rains.
Philippines: Hostage Police Chief Persuades 23 Separatist Insurgents to Surrender
The 10-day battle for the southern city of Zamboanga is winding down, with the city’s port and airport slowly resuming operations
Philippine Rebels Still Hold 100 Hostages as Clashes Intensify
Government forces have recaptured most of the areas in Zamboanga City held by MNLF-rebels, but civilian hostages make further advancements problematic
Philippine Troops Gain Ground Against Separatist Rebels in Zamboanga
Area of clashes contained, but heavy fighting continues, displacing 70,000 people
Calls for U.N. Mediation After Separatist Rebels Attack Second Philippine Town
Situation growing desperate for civilians trapped behind the frontline
Some Hostages Released, but Philippines Insurgent Standoff Continues
Mortar explosions rock the city of Zamboanga soon after MNLF rebels release five civilian hostages to government forces
Filipino Rebels Clash With Government, Take Hostages
Three dead and about a dozen civilians taken hostage in a standoff in Zamboanga City, hub for U.S. counterterrorism efforts
Filipino Journalists Call For Action After Murderous Month
With five journalists killed in a little over a month, Aquino’s government continues to struggle to put an end to lethal violence against media workers
No End in Sight to the Energy Crisis That Plagues the Philippines
The rolling power outages still bedevil the country, raising concerns about the sustainability of one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies