Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 11) — Ten people died due to the effect of low pressure areas (LPAs) that hit several regions in the country since Jan. 2, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
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The office released the data on Wednesday, adding four people were injured due to the LPAs.
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The report covered Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, and the Bangsamoro Region.
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It showed nearly 292,000 people, or over 69,000 families, were affected with more than 3,200 people, or 784 families, displaced.
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The OCD said Tubod town in Lanao del Norte has been placed under a state of calamity.
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The cost of damage to infrastructure nationwide stood at more than ₱153 million, while damage to agriculture was at ₱111.7 million.
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At least 487 houses were also either partially or totally destroyed.
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