Torrential rain set off by an approaching storm has swamped eastern Philippine cities and towns in widespread floods that trapped people, some on their roofs, and sparked frantic appeals for rescue bo

Police identified the victim as Elliot Onil Eastman, 26, from Vermont, after the reported abduction on Thursday night.

Four armed men shot and abducted a 26-year-old from Vermont in western Mindanao, the police said. He had been living in the area since May.

Police in the Philippines are searching for American national Elliot Onil Eastman, from Vermont, after receiving reports gunmen had kidnapped him.