Yolanda Fatalities' Kin Welcome DNA Test Results, Hope for Identification
Families of victims from Super Typhoon Yolanda are welcoming DNA test results for bodies buried in a mass grave. The National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) testing offers hope for identifying loved ones, potentially bringing closure after years of uncertainty.
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