Philippines typhoon death toll rises to 28

By Martin Petty
Updated December 27 2019 - 2:38pm, first published 2:35pm
At least 29 people have been killed in the Philippines after Typhoon Phanfone made landfall.
At least 29 people have been killed in the Philippines after Typhoon Phanfone made landfall.

The death toll from a Christmas typhoon that tore through the central Philippines has risen to 28, with 12 people missing, as authorities move to restore power and residents tried to repair damaged homes.

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