Philippines still recovering after the devastation caused by Typhoon Carina

How are Filipinos recovering from the impact of Typhoon Carina? What are the updates on the situation in the West Philippine Sea? Athletes continue to strive to bring glory for the country in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Listen to the podcast for more news from the Philippines.

Two students of Masambong High School in Quezon City are supposed to reunite with their friends, classmates and treachers on Monday (July 29, 2024). Super Typhoon Carina got in the way though and caused monsoon rains and flooding on July 24, forcing 15 schools to reset to Aug. 1. Credit: Philippine News Agency by Joan Bondoc Credit: Joan Bondoc

Key Points

• The death toll in the Philippines caused by Typhoons Butchoy and Carina, along with the monsoon rains, has reached 40.
• The Philippines and the United States conducted a joint maritime exercise in the region.
• Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam has advanced to the quarterfinals in the Men’s 57-kilogram category at the Paris 2024 Olympics.