Flash Floods Kill More Than a Thousand in Southern Philippines

Flash Floods in Southern Philippines
Romeo Ranoco / Reuters

Grave Preparation
Philippine navy soldiers in Manila load coffins onto a ship to be transported to Cagayan De Oro, on Dec. 20, 2011. Disaster agencies delivered body bags, food, water and medicine to crowded evacuation centers.

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