The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said over 70,000 families or around 270,000 people were affected by the typhoon, deemed as the strongest this year. According to the agency, at least 39,824 families or 137,994 persons are being housed in evacuation centers in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Cordillera, Ilocos, Cagayan Valley and Central … Continue reading Prayers and donations needed as “Ompong” batters Philippines