‘Frank’ kills

At least 59 people have been killed in the central Philippine province of Iloilo and the death toll could rise further after flash flooding from Typhoon Frank (international codename Fengshen) washed out communities, the local governor said on Sunday.

"Iloilo is like an ocean. This is the worst disaster we have had in our history," Neil Tupaz told local radio.

At least 80 people have been reported killed since the storm hit on Friday. Hundreds of people on board a passenger ferry remain unaccounted for after the vessel capsized in Romblon.

Four people have been confirmed dead and one crewmember were rescued when the MV Princess of the Stars turned upside down.

President Arroyo, who is in the United States for a state visit, presided over the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) meeting Sunday through phone.

During the meeting, an irked Mrs. Arroyo was heard over radio dzMM scolding the Philippine Coast Guard for allowing the Sulpicio Lines-owned ship to set sail despite the bad weather.

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