Philippines Says 12 Dead Due to Landslides, Floods The Philippines is no stranger to natural disasters, but its latest bout of landslides and floods has raised uncomfortable questions about the government's preparedness – or lack thereof.
The death toll mounts, revealing a woefully inadequate disaster risk reduction effort.
The southwest monsoon, enhanced by two tropical cyclones, has affected over half a million people, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).