Philippines' Typhoon Phanfone death toll climbs to 28

200kph storm has forced thousands to flee homes, ruining Christmas celebrations. FMTNews PhanfoneTyphoon

Debris from floods caused by typhoon Phanfone surround a damaged house in central Philippines.

Authorities on Friday confirmed 28 people had died, up from 16 on Thursday, as information came in from badly hit areas where internet and mobile phone networks had been cut. The typhoon displaced tens of thousands living on the coast and low-lying areas who were forced to celebrate Christmas in evacuation centres.It also hit Boracay island, famed for its white sand beaches which draws more than a million tourists a year.

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