MANILA, Nov 20 — The Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has said the reported deaths from the combined effects of typhoons Nika (international name Toraji), Ofel (Usagi), and Pepito (Man-yi) have climbed to seven, with about 820,831 families affected.

MANILA, Nov 15 — Typhoon Usagi weakened sharply today after bearing down on the Philippines’ northern towns, blowing away houses in its path as authorities brace for another storm that could hit the capital Manila over the weekend.