The Philippines ranks very high in the World Risk Index due to its vulnerability to typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters.

ACROSS the globe, a silent emergency is unfolding: nations are shrinking from within ... But this is no longer just a concern for West or East Asia.

In Bangkok, under construction building collapsed, trapping 43 workers. In Myanmar, a major hospital has been converted into a mass casualty area. Both countries are experiencing widespread damage ...