Filipinos wade in flooded street of Dagupan town, Pangasinan province, northern Philippines on 10 October 2009. The death toll in landslides and floods that hit the northern Philippines in the wake of typhoon Parma reached 299 as rescuers struggled through mud and raging waters in search of dozens of people still missing, officials said. (Xinhua/Sybhel Cordero) Photo Gallery>>>

    MANILA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from typhoon "Pepeng" (international code name: "Parma") in the Philippine area of responsibility has increased to 299, with most victims from central and northern Luzon being killed due to landslides and floods.

    In a mid-day news briefing, National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) chair and Defense Secretary Gilberto Tedoro Jr., said the fatalities increased due to landslides and flooding caused by onslaught of "Pepeng".

    Teodoro also said 40 others remain missing while 75 were injured as of Saturday noon.

    A total of 20,263 houses were damaged with 1,794 totally and 18,469 partially damaged, he added.

Filipinos wade in flooded street of Dagupan town, Pangasinan province, northern Philippines on 10 October 2009.(Xinhua/Sybhel Cordero) Photo Gallery>>>