Asia-pacific

Philippines battles to rebuild after Bopha

One month after Typhoon Bopha struck, and thousands of people in hard-hit areas are still struggling.
Last Modified: 04 Jan 2013 08:02

Typhoon Bopha left a trail of destruction across the Philippines, and there is still much to clean up and rebuild after its devastation.

In New Bataan, one of the worst affected areas, life for survivors is still far from normal.

Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports from New Bataan, Philippines.

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