'PEDRING' DEATH TOLL RISES TO 33; 41 MISSING

The death toll from Typhoon “Pedring” (international name: Nesat) climbed to 33 on Wednesday night as floods submerged thousands of homes in the country. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported 4 more deaths caused by the typhoon's onslaught.

NDRRMC said 3 more residents reportedly drowned in Dampalit, Malabon City and 1 was hit by a fallen tree in Bauan, Batangas. The most number of reported deaths occurred in Region 3, with 9 fatalities.