THE death toll in the aftermath of typhoon "Quinta" (international name: Molave) rose to 14, with 21 injured and seven persons missing, disaster authorities said on Wednesday.

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol said five persons drowned -- three from Gigmoto, Catanduanes; one from Bacacay, Albay; and one in Calabanga, Camarines Sur.

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