Rappler's latest stories on Ursula
More 'oomph': UK's Johnson eyes Brexit trade deal by July
(UPDATED) Both sides hope the intervention of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen could revive proceedings
Battle ahead for EU's massive virus recovery plan
If passed, this proposal would be the biggest European Union stimulus package in history. But Germany predicts talks would drag on until the end of 2020.
EU limits medical equipment exports in virus fight
'This is the right thing to do because we need that equipment for our health care system,' says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
EU chief warns against unilateral virus travel bans
'Certain controls may be justified, but general travel bans are not seen as being the most effective by the World Health Organization,' says EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen
European Union chiefs sign Brexit deal ahead of parliamentary vote
On Thursday, diplomats from the EU member states will approve the deal in writing. Then, on Friday, January 31, Britain spends its last day in the EU before leaving the bloc at 2300 GMT as clocks strike midnight in Brussels.
Trump relaunches trade battle with Europe
'The European Union is tougher to deal with than anybody. They've taken advantage of our country for many years.' US President Donald Trump says
How a school in Capiz survived a rockslide and Typhoon Ursula
Barra Elementary School finds ways to rebuild and continue to educate students even after Typhoon Ursula blew off the roof of its temporary learning space and destroyed all its teaching materials
Akelco restores 85% electricity in Aklan, northern Antique 3 weeks after Ursula
Aklan Electric Cooperative says it has restored power in 122,194 households and establishments in the province
Typhoon Ursula prompts Aklan town to suspend total tricycle phaseout in Boracay
'Nahirapan ang ating mga [e-trikes] na maka-recharge dahil may mga lugar sa isla na wala pang kuryente,' says acting Malay, Aklan Mayor Frolibar Bautista
Power restoration in Ursula-hit Aklan eyed on January 25
The Aklan Electric Cooperative says its initial target was to restore power by February 9
British MPs set to finally seal Brexit deal
(UPDATED) The House of Commons will rush through a final day of hearings and ratify Prime Minister Boris Johnson's divorce deal with Brussels, drawing a line under an extraordinary period of political chaos
Ursula wrath: P1.158 billion damage, 8 dead in Aklan
97 people are also injured by Typhoon Ursula, which devastated the province in late December
Boracay Island still recovering from Typhoon Ursula
The island resort is facing 3 problems – electric power outages, uncollected garbage and limited fuel
Aklan rushes repair of schools damaged by Typhoon Ursula
DepEd officials are worried as classes are set to open January 6
Typhoon Ursula death toll rises to 50
Nearly 85,000 Filipinos displaced by the storm will spend New Year's Eve in temporary shelters
Typhoon Ursula leaves P65 million damage in Aklan's agriculture
Heavy losses are recorded in rice, corn, banana, vegetable, and fruit tree plantations. The fisheries sector also takes a hit.
For Typhoon Ursula victims, welcoming the year would be difficult
In Barangay Matarinao, a village of around 544 families, 3,386 houses were totally damaged while 315 houses were partially destroyed when Typhoon Ursula struck
Typhoon Ursula death toll climbs to 47
(UPDATED) Among the fatalities are fishermen caught at sea when the storm hit on Christmas Day
Cebu town releases P3.9 million disaster funds amid state of calamity
Daanbantayan Mayor Sun Shimura says the disaster fund would be used for the purchase of tarpaulins for houses and waterproof plywood for boats damaged by Typhoon Ursula
Ursula leaves at least 4 dead, 51 injured in Aklan
(UPDATED) Typhoon Ursula also leaves P64.402 million in damage to agriculture and P117.995 million in damage to infrastructure in Aklan
Agricultural losses from Typhoon Ursula hit P782 million
This is an increase from the initial figure of P695.85 million, due to an updated report from Western Visayas and Eastern Visayas
IN PHOTOS: In Biliran, thousands to welcome the New Year homeless
The provincial disaster risk reduction management office estimate the initial cost of damage in Biliran to reach almost P800 million
Ursula leaves PAR as tropical storm
The deadly Ursula (Phanfone) exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 9:50 am on Saturday, December 28
LOOK: Solar energy powers charging stations in Ursula-hit Tacloban
ICSC is also planning to set up charging stations in other severely-affected areas in the region, most especially in the remote islands of Guiuan, Eastern Samar
FALSE: Photo of Duterte in aerial survey of areas 'hit by Ursula' in Visayas
The photos are taken in December 2017, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Urduja, which also went through the Visayas
Von der Leyen skeptical on Huawei in Europe – report
Critics say Huawei is too close to Beijing and could by law be forced to hand over data to Chinese intelligence services
Ursula inching away, but tail-end of a cold front affecting Northern Luzon
Moderate to heavy rain is expected in Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, and Apayao on Friday, December 27, due to the tail-end of a cold front
#ReliefPH: Help those affected by Typhoon Ursula
Communities affected by Typhoon Ursula need your support. This page shows how you can help.
Typhoon Ursula death toll rises to 28
(4th UPDATE) Two people are injured in Iloilo, while 12 people across 3 regions in the Visayas remain missing
Pope Francis prays for Filipinos hit by Typhoon Ursula
'I pray for the numerous victims, the wounded, and for their families,' says the Pope
Areas under state of calamity due to Typhoon Ursula
(3rd UPDATE) The provinces of Eastern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, and Aklan as well as the city of Tacloban, are under a state of calamity due to the trail of destruction left by Typhoon Ursula
LOOK: Gem-Ver damaged by Typhoon Ursula
The boat is overturned by strong winds and waves brought by the typhoon, which battered San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Flash floods from Typhoon Ursula sweep away family in Iloilo
Roel De Asis, along with 3 of his children, his nephew, and niece, are found dead after being swept away by a current from flash floods. De Asis' other child is reportedly still missing.
Airports' status in aftermath of Typhoon Ursula
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines gives updates on 7 airports affected by Typhoon Ursula
2 Cebu towns under state of calamity due to Typhoon Ursula
The municipalities of Medellin and Daanbantayan seek rehabilitation and relief assistance following the damage caused by Typhoon Ursula
No more areas under wind signals due to Typhoon Ursula
The trough or extension of Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone), however, will continue to bring rain to parts of Luzon
At least 16 people dead due to Typhoon Ursula
(4th UPDATE) The fatalities are from Iloilo, Capiz, Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Biliran, where the storm caused heavy floods and destruction
Typhoon Ursula slightly weakens as it begins to move away from PH
Signal No. 1 is raised only in the northwestern part of Occidental Mindoro and the Calamian Islands as of 11 am on Thursday, December 26. There may still be some rain in parts of Luzon.
Typhoon Ursula now over West PH Sea
There will still be rain in parts of Luzon on Thursday, December 26, but weather is later expected to gradually improve
Signal No. 3 lifted as Typhoon Ursula off to West PH Sea
There are still areas under Signal Nos. 1 and 2 due to Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) as of 11 pm on Christmas Day
Typhoon Ursula downs mobile services in parts of Visayas, Southern Luzon
Globe says its personnel are doing their best to restore mobile and internet services in areas affected by Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone)
Typhoon Ursula batters Calamian Islands
Rain from Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) persists in parts of Luzon and the Visayas early Wednesday evening, December 25
Typhoon Ursula makes 7th landfall in Oriental Mindoro
Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) brings very destructive winds and intense rainfall to the southern parts of Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro on the afternoon of Christmas Day
IN PHOTOS: Buildings, homes destroyed as Typhoon Ursula batters parts of Visayas
Typhoon Ursula leaves a trail of destruction in parts of Visayas, as it destroyed buildings and flooded areas in the regions
Typhoon Ursula heads for Mindoro after 6 Visayas landfalls
Typhoon Ursula's 6th landfall is in Caluya Island, Antique, at 1 pm on Christmas Day
IN PHOTOS: Typhoon Ursula brings Christmas Day floods to Visayas provinces
Typhoon Ursula strikes several provinces in Visayas, resulting in severe flooding after heavy rains
Typhoon Ursula: Sea trips resume after storm signal warnings lifted
Over 23,000 were stranded after Typhoon Ursula hit the Visayas region on Christmas Eve
Typhoon Ursula crosses northern tip of Aklan-Antique
Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) makes its 5th landfall in Ibajay, Aklan, at 8:40 am on Christmas Day
Typhoon Ursula lashes parts of Visayas, Mimaropa on Christmas
Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) is 30 kilometers northwest of Roxas City, Capiz, or 95 kilometers south southeast of Romblon town, Romblon, early Christmas morning
Typhoon Ursula slightly intensifies off Capiz
Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) moves over the Jintotolo Channel off Capiz, after making its 4th landfall in Gigantes Islands, Carles, Iloilo
