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Death toll from Philippine typhoon climbs past 500

The conditions under which the people in these villages live, with makeshift houses (huts) and little government assistance makes them extremely vulnerable to natural disasters, which seem to almost target those least able to cope. By the way, the Philippines … Continue reading

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Philippine typhoon death toll tops 270

The death toll continues to climb… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By By BULLIT MARQUEZ | Associated Press NEW BATAAN, Philippines (AP) — The death toll from a powerful typhoon in the southern Philippines climbed to more … Continue reading

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