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Published Aug 09 2012 by Philippine Daily Inquirer

44 feared dead, over 2 million affected in floods – police, civil defense offices

MANILA, Philippines – At least 44 persons were feared dead from widespread flooding triggered by nearly two weeks of relentless rains in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, according to the combined data from regional civil defense offices and police.

From reports of the Office of the Civil Defense in National Capital Region, 17...

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