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# Typhoon Phanfone

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Death toll from Christmas Day typhoon in Philippines rises to 28

At least 12 people are still listed as missing.

4.7k

Dec 27th 2019, 7:30 AM

Death toll rises to 20 in Christmas Day typhoon in Philippines

With communications down, it’s not yet possible to assess the full extent of the damage.

18.8k

Updated

Dec 26th 2019, 6:16 PM