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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The death toll from Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) continues to rise. As of Friday afternoon, November 22, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said at least 5,209 were killed, 23,404 were injured, and 1,611 remained missing.
But the agency has been slow in updating its official tally. (READ: Death toll; hundreds not tallied)
Also on Friday, the government formed a task group “that will present a comprehensive rehabilitation program.” The group is headed by Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla, a former governor of typhoon-hit Leyte.
Malacañang has already turned over relief operations to local government units so that the national government can begin to focus on rehabilitation.
In the evening of November 11, President Benigno Aquino III declared a state of national calamity “to hasten the action of the government to rescue, provide help, and rehabilitate the provinces affected by Yolanda.”
Rappler is compiling this list of what we know so far in the affected areas, based on news we receive and are able to verify from official sources and field reports.
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What we know so far
(Updated as of 2 pm, Nov 22, 2013)
Occidental Mindoro
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
Oriental Mindoro
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Electricity restored in Calapan and Naujan
- State of calamity in Calapan City and municipality of Baco
Marinduque
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
Romblon
- Airport is open
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
Palawan
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Coron
- Busuanga
Albay
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Legazpi City
Masbate
- Airport is open
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Communication lines partially restored
- Smart and Sun signals restored as of November 11 in the province, except for the towns of Cataingan, Mobo, Palanas, and Pio V Corpuz
Sorsogon
- Matnog Port in the southern tip of Sorsogon is packed with commuters lining up for a ferry ride to Allen, Northern Samar, to search for or see their relatives. The long line to the ferry stretches for at least 6 kilometers, based on a report we received on November 15.
Aklan
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10 confirmed dead as of 4 pm, November 13, according to NDRRMC
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NGCP promises that power will be restored in 5-6 weeks (as of November 13) along the Nabas-Altabas grid
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular, from November 13-17
- Caticlan
- Kalibo
Antique
- State of calamity declared
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Cellular phone network 54% restored as of November 11
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular, from November 13-17
- The Communist Party of the Philippines declared a ceasefire from November 14-November 24
- Panagatan Islets badly hit. As of November 15, only one of the 3 islets managed to get relief goods. Home to 1,300 residents, the islets suffered 80% damage to its crops.
Capiz
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44 confirmed dead as of 4 pm, November 13, according to NDRRMC
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Cellular phone network 10% restored as of November 11
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular, from November 13-17
- The Communist Party of the Philippines declared a ceasefire from November 14-November 24
- The town of Barbaza still does not have sufficient water supply, based on a November 15 NDRRMC report
- Roxas City
Iloilo
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102 dead as of November 14, according to the provincial disaster coordinating council
- Entire province under state of calamity
- Airport is open
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Communication lines cut off in towns of Carles, Ajuy (except Barangay Culasi), Concepcion, Batad, San Dionisio, San Rafael, and Balasan
- Cellular phone network 64% restored as of November 11
- Smart and Sun signals restored as of November 11 in Badiangan, Barangay Culasi in Ajuy, and the towns of Alimodian, Anilao, Banate, Barotac Nuevo, Barotac Viejo, Cabatuan, Dingle, Dumangas, Janiuay, Leganes, Maasin, Mina, Pavia, Pototan, San Miguel, Sta. Barbara and Zarraga
- Transmission lines restored
- The Communist Party of the Philippines declared a ceasefire from November 14-November 24
- Estancia
- Sara
Negros Occidental
- State of calamity declared
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Transmission lines restored
- Smart and Sun signals restored as of November 11 in Calatrava and San Carlos City
- The Communist Party of the Philippines declared a ceasefire from November 14-November 24
- Bacolod
Negros Oriental
- Transmission lines restored
- Cellular phone network 97% restored as of November 11
- The Communist Party of the Philippines declared a ceasefire from November 14-November 24
- Dumaguete
Cebu
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At least 68 confirmed dead as of 4 pm, November 13, according to NDRRMC
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Will share with Samar and Leyte a P50-million donation from Makati City government
- DENR calls for preemptive evacuation as the province is in the path of an approaching typhoon, Zoraida.
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Suspension of classes in 9 northern Cebu towns until Nov 15
- Communication lines down in towns of Bogo, Medellin and Daanbantayan
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular in northern Cebu, from November 13-17
- State of calamity in the towns of Bogo, Daanbantayan, Sogod, Medellin
- The Communist Party of the Philippines declared a ceasefire from November 14-November 24
- Oxfam targets distributing 100,000 hygiene kits and putting up 100 washing stations in northern Cebu
- Bantayan Island
- Completely isolated
- Smart and Sun claimed on November 11 that cell phone signals had been restored, but residents told us communication in some villages is still erratic. No electricity as of November 13
- The island remains without power. The mayor said Haiyan damaged 95% of his municipality and that power would be restored only after 3 months.
- 500 emergency shelter kits sent to Bantayan by volunteers
Bohol
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Electricity intermittent
- Smart and Sun signals restored as of November 11 in Dimiao
- A magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit afternoon of November 12. No casualties and damage were reported.
- The province is also in the path of Zoraida. DENR calls for preemptive evacuation.
- The Communist Party of the Philippines declared a ceasefire from November 14-November 24
Leyte
- 9 Army trucks with relief goods will reach all 40 towns of Leyte by Thursday, November 14
- Will share with Samar and Cebu a P50-million donation from Makati City government
- More than 10,000 estimated dead, according to provincial government
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1,068 confirmed dead as of 4 pm, November 13, according to NDRRMC
- Almost all 983 members of the Eastern Visayas police here are missing
- Communication lines are cut off, Smart and Sun signals restored as of November 11 in Ormoc City and the towns of Bato, Dulag, Hilongos, Hindang, Macrohon, and Matalom
- Smart signal restored in Dulag
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular, from November 13-17
- Still no power as of Sunday, November 10
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NGCP promises that power will be restored in 5-6 weeks (as of November 13) along the following grids: Ormoc-Cabacungan, Marshalling-Tabango, Ormoc-Babatngon, Ormoc-Maasin, Ormoc-Simangan, Dingle-Panit-an
- Provincial government has received medicines, checkups by doctors and nurses, P3 million cash as aid from Davao City government
- DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
- The Communist Party of the Philippines declared a ceasefire from November 14-November 24
- Baybay – DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
- Ormoc
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21 confirmed dead as of 4 pm, November 13, according to NDRRMC
- Communication services are intermittent
- As of Sunday night, November 10, roads still impassable; relief goods can only be brought via choppers or boats
- DepEd division remains closed as of November 12
- DSWD sets up a major relief center on November 13
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- Tacloban
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696 confirmed dead as of 4 pm, November 13, according to NDRRMC. But on November 20, Task Force Cadaver in Tacloban City said it had already recovered a total of 1,172 bodies.
- A new PNP regional commander based here is appointed November 14, after the one who gave the estimate of 10,000 dead was relieved
- At least 6 journalists and media workers of Aksyon Radyo Tacloban DYVL missing and feared dead
- Land route from Manila passable
- Bus services from Tacloban to Manila being arranged by DOTC
- Airport partially opened; Cebu-Tacloban flights now available, but no Manila-Tacloban flights yet
- Airport still closed to private jets, as of November 13
- Hospitals running at over capacity, in need of medicines
- City government has received medicines, checkups by doctors and nurses, P2 million cash as aid from Davao City government
- Residents took to looting groceries, pharmacies, and shopping centers
- DSWD set up mobile internet station
- Curfew from 10 am to 6pm
- Cell phone centers have been set up at the city police station. Get the numbers here
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular, from November 13-17
- DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
- Government announced jet planes are not allowed to land at the airport as of November 13
- UP system waives requirements for UP Tacloban students cross-enrolling in other campuses
- Nearly 50,000 victims receive food aid on November 14
- 90% of school infrastructures are damaged
- Mass burials for the dead has started
- Water supply now sufficient, says the NDRRMC as of November 15
- Tanauan
- Barangay San Roque finally got relief goods on November 15, but residents of Barangay Sto Niño claim they were not informed about the distribution.
- Palo
- Mass burials for the dead has started, even without body bags and identification
Southern Leyte
- Cellular phone network 53% restored as of November 11
- Smart and Sun signals restored as of November 11 in Barangay Cabulihan in Maasin City
- DENR warns the province is in the path of typhoon Zoraida and calls on low-lying areas to evacuate.
- The Communist Party of the Philippines declared a ceasefire from November 14-November 24
- Maasin
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City government has received medicines, checkups by doctors and nurses, P2 million cash as aid from Davao City government
DepEd division has resumed operations since November 12
Eastern Samar
- At least 200 feared dead, according to Rep. Ben Evardone
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172 confirmed dead as of 4 pm, November 13, according to NDRRMC
- Most communication lines are still cut off
- Bridges impassable in Lawaan, Borongan, and General MacArthur
- DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
- Hernani – Destroyed; residents ask for food, water, and relief
- Balangkayan – Destroyed; residents ask for food, water, and relief
- Eastern Samar now accessible via bus as of November 13
- The Communist Party of the Philippines declared a ceasefire from November 14-November 24
- Guiuan
- The town is badly damaged, according to Solar TV News reporter David Santos, who got stranded there
- DPWH prioritizing this town in terms of road repair
- 19 island barangays have gone on without food for 4 days now, based on information on November 14
- Borongan
- Catbalogan-Borongan-Guiuan and Basey-Marabut-Guiuan routes being restored by DPWH
- Smart signal restored as November 11
- DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
- Giporlos
- At least 95% of the town severly damaged, according to Giporlos Mayor Mark Biong
Samar
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200 confirmed dead as of 4 pm, November 13, according to NDRRMC
- Will share with Leyte and Cebu a P50-million donation from Makati City government
- Communication lines partially restored; cellular phone network 26% restored as of November 11
- Smart and Sun signals restored as of November 11 in Calbayog City, Catbalogan City, and the towns of Calbiga, Daram, Gandara, Jiabong, Macrohon, Matuguinao, Paranas (Wright), San Jose de Buan, Santa Margarita, Tarangnan, and Villareal
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular, from November 13-17
- Catbalogan-Borongan-Guiuan and Basey-Marabut-Guiuan routes being restored by DPWH
- 300 dead, 2,000 missing
- DepEd division remains closed (except in Calbayog) as of November 12
- The Communist Party of the Philippines declared a ceasefire from November 14-November 24
- Calbayog – DepEd division has resumed operations since November 12
- Catbalogan – DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
- Catbalogan – DPWH sets up a relief center on November 13, where they will track inflow of heavy equipment for the province.
Northern Samar
- Communication lines partially restored
- Cellular phone network 42% restored as of November 11
- DepEd division has resumed operations since November 12
- The Communist Party of the Philippines declared a ceasefire from November 14-November 24
Biliran
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4 confirmed dead as of 4 pm, November 13, according to NDRRMC
- DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
Surigao del Norte
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Surigao City airport has resumed operation
Surigao del Sur
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
Agusan del Norte
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
Agusan del Sur
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
Dinagat Islands
- 2,000 families in evacuation centers, as of November 8
– with reports by Rupert Ambil, Angela Casauay, Voltaire Tupaz, KD Suarez, Carmela Fonbuena, Natashya Gutierrez, Zak Yuson, Jee Geronimo, Paterno Esmaquel II, Franz Lopez, David Lozada, Buena Bernal, Raisa Serafica/Rappler.com
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