Alerts - Philippines
Typhoon Saola was churning along the Pacific coast of Honshu toward Hokkaido Monday morning, with the Meteorological Agency warning the storm was bound to release more heavy rain to northern regions.
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The Philippines is an emerging economy with a democratic system of government, located in Southeast Asia. The archipelago consists of more than 7,000 islands, of which over 800 are inhabited. The major island groupings are Luzon in the north, the Visayas in the center and Mindanao in the south. Tourist facilities are available within population centers and the main tourist areas. English is widely spoken in the Philippines, and most signs are in English. Read the Department of State Background Notes on the Philippines for additional information.
Typhoon Saola was churning along the Pacific coast of Honshu toward Hokkaido Monday morning, with the Meteorological Agency warning the storm was bound to release more heavy rain to northern regions.