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Death toll from storms up to 150

THE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Thursday said that the reported death toll due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon has increased to 150.

It said some 29 people were also reported as missing and 115 more were injured.

WASTELAND A man walks among debris in Laurel, Batangas, one of the areas hardest hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE