Philippines’ typhoon toll jumps to 28

The death toll from Typhoon Phanfone’s battering of the Philippines on Christmas Day has risen to 28, and will likely climb further, authorities said yesterday. The storm, with wind gusts of up to 200 kilometre per hour, swept across remote villages and popular tourist destinations in the central Philippines on Wednesday. Authorities yesterday confirmed 28 people had died, up from 16 on Thursday, as information came in from badly hit areas. They said at least 12 people were still listed as missing.

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