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National: 3,621 confirmed deaths, 1,140
missing and 12,166 injured, according to the National Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Council.
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Eastern Visayas region covering the islands of Leyte and
Samar: 3,422 dead, 11,906 injured and 1,124 missing. Widespread
severe damage. Tacloban, Leyte's main city with a population of
220,000, lies in ruins. Communications, transport cut in many
areas.
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Western Visayas region: 113 dead, 134 injured, 11 missing.
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Central Visayas region that includes Cebu: 72 dead, 102
injured and 5 missing.
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Other regions: 14 dead, 24 injured.
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