Francisco Reposar, 27, collects wood washed by the storm surge caused by the strong winds of typhoon Haiyan to construct a house in Palo, Leyte province,
central Philippines. Experts say it will cost billions of dollars and take years to revive communities that were destroyed when Super Typhoon Haiyan swept in from
the Paci?c Ocean more than a fortnight ago, killing at least 5,200 people. AFP PHOTO/NOEL CELIS