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NDRRMC: 1 dead due to storm Falcon, damage at P54M
At least one person was reported dead in the wake of tropical storm "Falcon" (Meari), which dumped heavy rain on Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon before leaving Philippine territory Saturday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) identified the fatality as Ranny Bernardo of Sto. Niño, Hagonoy (Bulacan), who drowned. In its 6 a.m. Sunday update, the NDRRMC also said one was injured and at least 16 remain missing, including 13 from Bicol, two from Central Luzon and one from Cordillera. Among those reported missing, the recent ones were:
- Glen Villarmino, 22, Marilao, Bulacan
- Vicente Yossayos, 57, Poblacion Sadanga, Mt. Province
- Kabayan-Buguias-Abatan Road, Alapang Section is closed to traffic due to rockslide. DPWH crew conducted manual clearing operation.
- Baguio-Bontoc Road (Topdac Section) â one lane open due to rockslides. DPWH payloader was mobilized to clear the slide.
- Abra-Kalinga Road (Km 470) â one lane open due to boulders eroded from mountain slopes. Clearing operation is ongoing.
- Mt. Province-Ilocos Sur Road via Tue (Km 389+100) Calacbban Section is closed to traffic due to slides. DPWH maintenance crew were on site doing punch-through operation.
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