A state of national calamity was declared by the Philippine President after tropical storm Sendong (international name: Washi) devastated many parts of north Mindanao Island, located in the southern part of the country.
El presidente de Filipinas declaró estado de desastre luego que la tormenta tropical Sendong (nombre internacional: Washi) devastara muchas partes del norte de la Isla de Mindanao, localizada en la zona sur del país.