Philippines – The loss of life from avalanches and flooding in the Philippines set off by typhoon Agaton (worldwide name Megi) rose to 148 on Thursday, official figures showed, as more bodies were found in mud-built up towns. The number of individuals are as yet absent and dreaded dead after the most grounded tempest to strike the archipelago country this …

METRO MANILA – Rabiya Mateo of Iloilo City is the new representative of the Philippines to the Miss Universe pageant. Rabiya Mateo, 23, won the Miss Universe Philippines in the pageant that was held online at the Baguio Country Club yesterday morning. She will be the second illonga to win the title after Louise Vail Aurelio won the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe …