As aid trickles into the Typhoon-hit Philippines, a small exodus out begins in the worst affected areas.<br /> <br />These residents of Tacloban City fled in a panic on Wednesday following rumors of looting and armed bandits.<br /> <br />"Many are dead. There were armed communist rebels. Many are dead over there."<br /> <br />"There were prisoners who escaped. We were told to flee."<br /> <br />They're responding to stories they've only heard - not things they've seen - but that doesn't lessen their fear.<br /> <br />"We're afraid of the prisoners. There's killing everywhere."<br /> <br />REPORTER, SAYING: "Did you see anything? Were you being shot at?"<br /> <br />FEMALE VILLAGER, SAYING: "No, not yet. They hadn't reached us. They hadn't reached our village."<br /> <br />REPORTER, SAYING: "So who told you?"<br /> <br />FEMALE VILLAGER, SAYING: "People from the other village."<br /> <br />Desperation has now gripped the Philippines, devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.<br /> <br />Survivors are panicked over shortages of food and water.<br /> <br />Eight people
