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A general view of flattened houses along the coastal area in Tacloban, on the eastern island of Leyte on 10 November  2013 after Super Typhoon Haiyan swept over the Philippines. Picture: AFP

Typhoon haiyan

'Life goes on': Long road for Typhoon Haiyan survivors

By AFP

For those who survived the storm, the intervening years have been filled with painful steps forward, but also, a determination to not give up despite...

  • FILE: A resident stands in front of houses destroyed at the height of typhoon Hagupit in Borongan City, eastern samar province central Philippines on 8 December 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Strong typhoon lashes northeast Philippines, 2 dead

    The national disaster agency said two men died from electrocution as they were strapping down a tin roof.

    2564 days ago
  • Pope Francis (C) is welcomed as he arrives at Palo Cathedral in Palo, Leyte, on January 17, 2015. Picture: AFP

    Emotional, rain-soaked pope comforts Philippine typhoon victims

    About 160,000 people wearing yellow raincoats cheered when Francis emerged from his plane.

    2678 days ago
  • FILE: The number of evacuated people had reached more than 370,000, mostly in the eastern province of Albay. Picture:Yann Libessart/MSF.

    Mass evacuations as typhoon hits Philippines

    The number of evacuated people had reached more than 370,000, mostly in the eastern province of Albay.

    2863 days ago
  • The dangerous typhoon battered Japan’s Okinawa islands on Wednesday. Picture: AFP.

    Typhoon Neoguri leaves two dead

    The dangerous typhoon battered Japan’s Okinawa islands on Wednesday.

    2870 days ago
  • Residents walk through debris as they rush to a rescue helicopter delivering relief foods in Hernani town, Eastern Samar province, central Philippines on 11 November, 2013, four days after Typhoon Haiyan hit the country. Picture:AFP

    Squabbles blamed for stalling Philippine aid

    A picture emerges of an aid campaign driven with rivalries and vulnerable to abuse.

    3062 days ago
  • A typhoon victim walks past land ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban, on the eastern island of Leyte on November 13, 2013 after Super Typhoon Haiyan swept over the Philippines. Picture: AFP

    US raises $86m for Philippines relief

    Typhoon Haiyan hit the central Philippines last month killing at least 6,069 people.

    3073 days ago
  • Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao. Picture: AFP

    Pacquiao fights for devastated homeland

    Manny Pacquiao will carry the weight of a nation in mourning when he enters the ring on Sunday.

    3098 days ago
  • Relief efforts continue in the Philippines after Super Typhoon Haiyan. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Rescue SA saves parts of Filipino hospital

    The rescue team says its members are now treating hundreds of locals.

    3099 days ago
  • Gift of the Givers loading aid for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in Manila, Philippines. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    SA NGO begins Philippines relief efforts

    The organisation is in Leyte province where it is helping typhoon survivors.

    3101 days ago
  • This aerial photo shows typhoon devastation in Eastern Samar province, central Philippines on 11 November, 2013, four days after Typhoon Haiyan hit the country. Picure: AFP

    Worst-hit areas receive aid

    Thousands of Filipinos in Leyte Province will receive relief aid and much needed medical attention.

    3102 days ago
  • Residents watch as US troops deliver relief aid from a US Marines Osprey aircraft at Balangiga City, Samar Province on November 16, 2013. Picture: AFP.

    Premature births rise after typhoon

    Many women have given birth prematurely due to the stress of Super Typhoon Haiyan.

    3102 days ago
  • At least 8,000 people are seeking refuge in Cebu following Super Typhoon Haiyan. Picture: AFP.

    SA mission in Philippines delayed again

    Gift of the Givers continues to face logistical problems in the Philippines.

    3103 days ago
  • People stand on a corner at the airport watching aid flights land in Tacloban. Picture: AFP.

    SA rescue team bound for Ormoc

    The Gift of the Givers rescue team will board a Swedish army plane to Ormoc.

    3103 days ago
  • A group of senior citizens in the nation’s capital have started a fund for disabled elderly people affected by the disaster. Picture: Philippe Lopez/AFP

    Philippines: Senior citizens start disabled fund

    The senior citizens also hope to send essential equipment needed by the elderly with the military.

    3104 days ago
  • A typhoon victim prays during mass at the Santo Nino church in Tacloban on November 17, 2013. Picture: AFP.

    Filipinos bow heads in prayer

    Despite the mass destruction, people continue to gather at wrecked church buildings.

    3104 days ago
  • People stand on a corner at the airport watching aid flights land in Tacloban on November 16, 2013. Picture: AFP.

    Philippines villagers mob aid helicopters

    The Philippines is facing up to an enormous rebuilding task from Typhoon Haiyan.

    3104 days ago
  • A dead body of a typhoon victim is left on the pavement of a street in Tacloban, on the eastern island of Leyte on 13 November 2013. Picture: Philippe Lope/AFP.

    SA rescue efforts in Philippines delayed

    Gift of the Givers had to postpone travel due to logistical difficulties in the devastated nation.

    3104 days ago
  • A typhoon victim walks past land ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban, Philippines on November 13, 2013. Picture: AFP.

    SA rescue efforts underway in Philippines

    Two SA organisations will support the operations. An EWN reporter is travelling with them.

    3105 days ago
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