Headline News Super Typhoon Fung-wong makes landfall in Philippines
Nov 10, 2025
Gretchen Malalad, a dedicated field reporter, shares captivating on-the-ground insights about Super Typhoon Fung-wong’s impact in the Philippines, detailing evacuation efforts and the heartbreaking loss of lives. Jonathan Regev, a savvy foreign correspondent, discusses the complexities of international security, highlighting Israel's stance on Turkish troops in Gaza’s proposed stabilization force. Together, they shed light on the urgent humanitarian and geopolitical challenges posed by these events.
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Record Number Of Storms This Year
- Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in eastern Luzon, highlighting extreme storm impact in the Philippines.
- It is the 21st tropical cyclone this year, exceeding the country's annual average and indicating increased storm frequency.
Early Fatalities Before Landfall
- Local authorities reported at least two deaths linked to the typhoon before landfall.
- The early fatalities underscore the storm's severity even prior to its full impact on land.
Evacuees Flee To Overcrowded Shelters
- Gretchen Malalad described residents arriving in droves at evacuation centers with infants and bags of clothes.
- She reported a school sheltering around 300 people, many forced to stay in exposed open areas without walls.