Death toll from Basyang floods in Mindanao rises to 12

2026-02-07 - 13:56

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from flooding and rain-induced incidents caused by Tropical Cyclone Basyang (international name: Penha) rose to 12 as of 6 p.m. Saturday, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), with figures still subject to validation. OCD spokesperson Junie Castillo said nine deaths were reported in Northern Mindanao (Region 10),