‘Basyang’ death toll rises to 12; rains twice that of 2011 ‘Sendong’ 

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from Tropical Depression “Basyang” (international name: Penha) rose to 12 on Saturday after it lashed Mindanao with strong winds and heavy rains that were double the volume unleashed by a 2011 storm that also brought massive destruction to the region. Heavy floods inundated 30 barangays in the Caraga region