Over 1,700 families in Isabela evacuated as typhoon rages

MANILA, Philippines — More than 1,700 families in Isabela province have been evacuated on Monday due to the onslaught of Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji). As of 12 noon, the Isabela Public Information Office said in a Facebook post that 1,783 families or 5,220 individuals from the following have been evacuated: Alicia – 60 families,