The relentless march of storms that tested PH preparedness

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines is no stranger to typhoons with a total of 17 tropical cyclones entering or affecting the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) in 2024. The relentless march of disasters from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) to Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi) challenged the nation’s preparedness like never before in a span of