Davao Oriental: A year after typhoon Pablo

Davao Oriental province is marking today the first year since typhoon "Pablo" hit the province and devastated thousands of residents. At least 1,067 people died when the typhoon hit the province. The towns of Cateel and Boston were the towns most devastated by the typhoon. [http://www.ndrrmc.gov.ph/attachments/article/835/Update%20Sitrep%20No.%2038.pdf] The adjacent province of Compostela Valley also suffered from Pablo's wrath. Toady's activities include the symbolic candle-lighting and the releasing of sky lanterns to commemorate those who perished from the typhoon. - Umagang Kay Ganda, 4 December 2013