natural disasters

Filipino DJs from North America and other parts of the world have come together to use their musical talents to raise relief funds for those hit hard by recent calamities in the homeland. Rommel Conclara brings...

A Filipina from California who makes a living taking photos of babies is paying it forward by sending relief assistance to newborns affected by disasters in the Philippines. Steve Angeles reports....Read More

Parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast and the South were devastated over the weekend. Tropical depression Cristobal devastated parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast over the weekend — particularly Louisiana — where a storm surge breached...

by Paul Garilao, ABS-CBN News FLORIDA — For months, Florida residents — like the rest of the nation — have been ordered to stay at home for their safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But if evacuation...

MIDLAND COUNTY — Two dams rupturing in Michigan’s Midland County is adding to the state’s struggle in reopening during the coronavirus pandemic. 11,000 people have evacuated, and floodwater continues to overwhelm the towns. Officers of the...

LAKEWOOD, CA — From the wildfire to emergencies and to the homeless crisis, the Los Angeles County Fire Department is busier than usual. As part of an ethnic media services fellowship, we suited up and got...

PHILIPPINES — The local government of Tagaytay is appealing for donations of hygiene kits and cleaning supplies for its evacuation centers. Tagaytay City Mayor Agnes Delgado-Tolentino says they are preparing for an extended stay in evacuation...

PHILIPPINES — ABS-CBN was able to get aerial footage of Taal’s volcano island — collapsed houses due to the weight of accumulated ash fall. Boats left behind by residents.  Livestock left by their owners still alive....

PHILIPPINES — Fishermen are all smiles from their bountiful catch at Lake Taal. They were asked why they continue to fish — despite the looming threat. Like the fishermen, other residents also risk their safety just...

Several towns in Batangas province are now off-limits, amid the danger of another possible eruption of Taal volcano. In San Nicolas, only a handful of men are left. Those who previously refused to leave their houses...