Tag: Philippines Landslide

Manila: The devastating landslide that struck a mining town in Davao de Oro province, southern Philippines, has now claimed the lives of 98 individuals, according to updates from the regional disaster prevention office. Reported by the Maco Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office on Saturday, rescue operations persist as nine individuals remain missing, as reported by news agency. The calamitous event unfolded on the evening of February 6 when incessant rainfall triggered a cascade of rocks, soil, and debris from the mountainside, obliterating homes and vehicles in its path. Among the casualties were miners commuting on two buses ferrying workers to and from a nearby mining operation in Maco town. In addition to the tragic loss of life, 32 individuals sustained inj...

Manila: The devastating landslide that struck villages in Davao de Oro province, southern Philippines, earlier this week has claimed the lives of 27 individuals, with 89 individuals still unaccounted for, according to authorities. In an updated statement released by the Maco municipal government, it was reported that 32 individuals have been rescued from the aftermath of the landslide. The catastrophic event unfolded on Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town, burying several houses and two buses used to transport miners from the area.