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Typhoon Odette damage to Philippines agriculture hits P362 million

Affected commodities include rice, corn, high value crops and fisheries.

The Philippine Red Cross reported “complete carnage” in coastal areas, with homes, hospitals and schools “ripped to shreds”.

The armed force and police scrambled to save those still trapped in their homes, while volunteer groups and individuals also pitched in.

Typhoon Odette, which international name is Rai, is said to be the strongest typhoon to hit the country this year.

Of the 977,000 tons of plastic consumed in 2020, only 31 percent was recycled.

More than 300,000 people fled their homes and beachfront resorts as Typhoon Rai ravaged the southern and central regions.

The elected 90 lawmakers, who will serve in the next four years, will assume office on Jan 1. Their first session is scheduled on Jan 12.

The annual child development report also said that the students' eyesight has also become worse.

The floods that hit the Klang Valley has caused thousands to be evacuated, with motorists stranded due to congested or flooded roads.

Many water refilling stations were closed since electricity, which is used to put water into the containers, had yet to be restored.