Last December 17, 2011, a typhoon named Sendong hit the Philippines. Typhoon Sendong's strongest impact was in Cagayan de Oro, destroying a lot of lives and properties.
Up to date (December 23, 2011), more than 1000 individuals died (1,061 to be exact) and 1,063 individuals are injured. The number of deaths may increase in the passing days because there are still people missing after the typhoon.
Typhoon Sendong is considered the strongest and believe to be the last typhoon to hit the Philippines this years.
