Blog Posts by Lili Ladaga

Monkees singer Davy Jones died this morning at the age of 66, reports TMZ.com. A representative of Jones confirmed to the website that Jones suffered a heart attack earlier today.

Jones is survived by his third wife, Jessica Pacheco and four children.

Jones was the lead singer of the popular TV '60's band, The Monkees, which spawned hits like "Daydream Believer" and "Last Train to Clarksville." The band included Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Michael Nesmith.

Typhoon Washi hit the southern Mindanao region of the Philippines on December 16, sparking flash floods and mudslides that killed hundreds of people while they slept.

According to the Philippines Red Cross, the death toll has risen to more than 900, and that number is expected to climb. In the port city of Cagayan de Oro, about 580 people -- mostly women and children who lived on river banks -- were killed, reports the Associated Press. Civil Defense officials say that more than 140,000 people have been affected by the flooding.

Click to see more of the devastation in the Philippines

Below are organizations that are working on relief and recovery in the region.

SAVE THE CHILDREN: Save the Children is launching an emergency response to help victims of the flooding. Experts are on the ground to distribute drinking water and essential items to families affected by the disaster. Please designate your gift to "Philippines Annual Monsoon and Typhoon Children in Emergency Fund."