NBI Completes DNA Tests for 90% of Yolanda Victims in Tacloban
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has completed DNA analysis for 90% of over 2,200 Super Typhoon Yolanda victims in Tacloban City. This marks a significant step in identifying victims and their burial sites 13 years after the disaster, offering solace to surviving families.
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