Philippines typhoon death toll rises
Published:Wednesday | December 5, 2012 | 4:13 PM
The death toll from a powerful storm battering the southern Philippines has risen to about 200.
At least 156 people are known to have died in Compostela Valley province alone when Typhoon Bopha struck eastern Mindanao.
Officials say rescuers have reached most areas, but have had difficulty getting to some isolated communities.
The typhoon is expected to move out into the South China Sea tomorrow.
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