Death toll from storms, monsoon rains rises to 21

Death toll from storms, monsoon rains rises to 21

THE death toll from the two storms and the southwest monsoon has risen to 21, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Friday.Benguet had the highest number of fatalities at 15, with 10 deaths in Baguio City, three in Atok and two in La Trinidad, all due to landslides.Rizal recorded three deaths, including two in Rodriguez due to a rockslide and one in Antipolo caused by a fallen tree.Batangas reported three f…