Through Andrew R.C. Marshall and Stuart Grudgings TACLOBAN, Philippines (Reuters) – Desperation gripped Philippine islands devastated by way of Typhoon Haiyan as looting turned lethal on Wednesday and survivors panicked over shortages of meals, water and medication, some digging up underground water pipes and smashing them open. Five days after probably the most strongest storms ever recorded slammed into cities and cities within the principal Philippines, anger and frustration boiled over on Wednesday as very important supplies faded. President Benigno Aquino stated native officers had overstated the lack of existence, pronouncing it used to be closer to 2,000 or 2,500 than the ten,000 prior to now estimated. His feedback, alternatively, drew skepticism from some aid staff.