MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Five rescuers were the first confirmed casualties of Super Typhoon Karding (international name: Noru), the strongest storm to hit the country this year that left a trail of destruction, stripping off roofs, knocking out power lines, and toppling structures as it barreled through the mainly agricultural provinces of Central Luzon region on Sunday until early Monday (Sept 26).
A resident of Barangay Aluyon in Burdeos town in Quezon province, identified as Eli Alberto, 70, also died when he was buried by a landslide in the village around 7.30pm on Sunday, according to Mayor Freddie Aman.