This is an aggregator for news related to Typhoon Yolanda / Haiyan. News sources include Yahoo! Philippines News, ABS-CBNNews.com, GMANews.tv, Interaksyon.tv and Rappler.com.
Check back here frequently, as we’ll update with new information as we get it.
The updates are divided into the four regions worst hit: Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Western Visayas, and MIMAROPA.
Click on the tab below to see the news for each.
Eastern Samar
Inquirer.net
Rappler.com
- At least 200 feared dead, according to Rep. Ben Evardone
- Most communication lines are still cut off
- Bridges impassable in Lawaan, Borongan, and General MacArthur
- DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
Hernani
Rappler.com
Balangkayan
Rappler.com
Guiuan (DSWD hub for Eastern Samar)
Interaksyon.com
Rappler.com
- The town is badly damaged, according to Solar TV News reporter David Santos, who got stranded there
- DPWH prioritizing this town in terms of road repair
Borongan
Rappler.com
- Catbalogan-Borongan-Guiuan and Basey-Marabut-Guiuan routes being restored by DPWH
- Smart signal restored as November 11
- DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
Giporlos
Rappler.com
- At least 95% of the town severly damaged, according to Giporlos Mayor Mark Biong
Samar
Yahoo! News Philippines
Rappler.com
- Communication lines partially restored; cellular phone network 26% restored as of November 11
- Smart and Sun signals restored as of November 11 in Calbayog City, Catbalogan City, and the towns of Calbiga, Daram, Gandara, Jiabong, Macrohon, Matuguinao, Paranas (Wright), San Jose de Buan, Santa Margarita, Tarangnan, and Villareal
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular, from November 13-17
- Catbalogan-Borongan-Guiuan and Basey-Marabut-Guiuan routes being restored by DPWH
- 300 dead, 2,000 missing
- DepEd division remains closed (except in Calbayog) as of November 12
- Calbayog DepEd division has resumed operations since November 12
- Catbalogan DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
Northern Samar
Rappler.com
- Communication lines partially restored
- Cellular phone network 42% restored as of November 11
- DepEd division has resumed operations since November 12
Biliran
Rappler.com
- DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
Leyte
GMA News.tv
- Fearing an epidemic, community buries Yolanda fatalities in mass grave (Nov 13)
- 8 Killed as mob storms NFA warehouse (Nov 13)
Rappler.com
- More than 10,000 estimated dead, according to provincial government
- Communication lines are cut off, Smart and Sun signals restored as of November 11 in Ormoc City and the towns of Bato, Dulag, Hilongos, Hindang, Macrohon, and Matalom
- Smart signal restored in Dulag
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular, from November 13-17
- Still no power as of Sunday, November 10
- Provincial government has received medicines, checkups by doctors and nurses, P3 million cash as aid from Davao City government
- DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
- Baybay DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
Ormoc
- Communication services are intermittent
- As of Sunday night, November 10, roads still impassable; relief goods can only be brought via choppers or boats
- DepEd division remains closed as of November 12
Tacloban
Yahoo! News Philippines
ANC
Interaksyon.com
- 44,253 food packs distributed by DSWD (Nov. 13)
- NBI sends experts to identify bodies in Tacloban City (Nov. 13)
- Smart, Sun fast-tracing network restoration in Northern Visayas, 3G service back in Tacloban City (Nov. 12)
ABS-CBN News
- Philippine aid convoy ambushed as troops quell looting (Nov. 13)
- INC worship center takes in survivors (Nov 12)
- Food lures jail inmates to stay (Nov 13)
- Armed men enter typhoon-hit Tacloban (Nov 13)
GMA News
Rappler.com
- Land route from Manila passable
- Bus services from Tacloban to Manila being arranged by DOTC
- Airport partially opened; Cebu-Tacloban flights now available, but no Manila-Tacloban flights yet
- Hospitals running at over capacity, in need of medicines
- City government has received medicines, checkups by doctors and nurses, P2 million cash as aid from Davao City government
- Residents took to looting groceries, pharmacies, and shopping centers
- DSWD set up mobile internet station
- Curfew from 10 am to 6pm
- Cell phone centers have been set up at the city police station. Get the numbers here
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular, from November 13-17
- DepEd division is unreachable as of November 12
PhilStar.com
Cebu
Abs-cbnnews.com
- Vina, Shaina appeal for help (Nov. 13)
Sun Star Cebu
- Cebu City Hall, private sectors give funds to typhoon Yolanda victims (Nov 13)
- 23 LGUs to get cash assistance from Cebu City (Nov 13)
- Yolanda’s death toll in the Visayas rises (Nov 13)
Cebu Daily News through The Philippine Daily Inquirer
Bohol
Rappler.com
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Electricity intermittent
- Smart and Sun signals restored as of November 11 in Dimiao
- A magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit afternoon of November 12. No casualties and damage were reported.
Negros Oriental
Rappler.com
- Transmission lines restored
- Cellular phone network 97% restored as of November 11
- Dumaguete Airport is open
Negros Occidental
Rappler.com
- State of calamity declared
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Transmission lines restored
- Smart and Sun signals restored as of November 11 in Calatrava and San Carlos City
- Bacolod Airport is open
Aklan
Rappler.com
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular, from November 13-17
- Caticlan Airport has resumed operation
- Kalibo Airport has resumed operation
Capiz
Rappler.com
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Cellular phone network 10% restored as of November 11
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular, from November 13-17
Roxas City
Rappler.com
Iloilo
Inquirer.net
Rappler.com
- Entire province under state of calamity
- Airport is open
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Communication lines cut off in towns of Carles, Ajuy (except Barangay Culasi), Concepcion, Batad, San Dionisio, San Rafael, and Balasan
- Cellular phone network 64% restored as of November 11
- Smart and Sun signals restored as of November 11 in Badiangan, Barangay Culasi in Ajuy, and the towns of Alimodian, Anilao, Banate, Barotac Nuevo, Barotac Viejo, Cabatuan, Dingle, Dumangas, Janiuay, Leganes, Maasin, Mina, Pavia, Pototan, San Miguel, Sta. Barbara and Zarraga
- Transmission lines restored
Estancia
Sara
Antique
Rappler.com
- State of calamity declared
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- Cellular phone network 54% restored as of November 11
- Free local and international text messages through Smart and Sun Cellular, from November 13-17
Marinduque
Rappler.com
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
Romblon
Rappler.com
- Airport is open
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
Oriental Mindoro
Rappler.com
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
- State of calamity in Calapan City and municipality of Baco
Occidental Mindoro
Rappler.com
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
Palawan
Rappler.com
- DepEd division considered operational as of November 12
Coron
- State of calamity declared
- 6 dead