Stories from Tacloban · Philippines

A powerful typhoon has made landfall in the eastern province of Leyte. Winds reached up to 200 km/h at dawn, according to reports. The coastal town of Tacloban is among the areas affected by the storm. The event is described as a powerful typhoon hitting land. Improved computer modeling and warning systems are being utilized to mitigate loss of life compared to previous years.

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck Samar Island. The report mentions the ongoing World Volleyball League and the 2026 Snooker World Championship finals. The event has impacted approximately 64,000 people.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has struck Samar Island in the Philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology revised the magnitude of an earthquake in Eastern Samar from 6.1 to 6.0. The earthquake's epicenter was located near Tacloban.