Casualty by Dodong Typhoon in Romblon, Philippines

A 56-year-old woman died in Romblon while a 10-year-old boy was reported missing due to the effects of Tropical Depression "Dodong" on Thursday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported.

NDRRMC executive director Undersecretary Benito Ramos identified the fatality as Alejandara Mortel, 56, a resident of Sitio Kabangan, Barangay Carmen, San Agustin, Romblon.

Ramos said Mortel drowned in a flash flood in San Agustin. No other details were given from Romblon.

Ten-year-old Mark Daniel Ken Mateo of Batangas City, Batangas, was reported missing since Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Ramos said flooding incident occurred in Barangay Sta. Lucia, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro due to the swelling of the Alongpong River which caused the stranding of three passenger buses bound for San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. But as of press time, only one bus remained in the terminal. (PNA)