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Tino deaths hit 224; President Marcos ‘very, very sorry’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed deep sorrow over the casualties and destruction caused by Typhoon Tino, internationally known as Kalmaegi.
As of November 8, the typhoon has resulted in 224 deaths, with 135 individuals missing and over 90 injured.
The President noted that while local officials were prepared for storm surges, the primary cause of fatalities was flash floods.
Cebu recorded the highest number of fatalities at 139, followed by Negros Occidental with 53.
Cebu also registered the highest number of people missing at 79, followed by Negros Occidental with 55.
Marcos assured that the national government would provide assistance to the families of the victims to aid in their recovery.
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