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Davao de Oro landslide: Death toll rises to 98; over 5,300 in evacuation centers

TAGUM CITY — Two bodies have been found by responders at a landslide-hit village in Maco town, Davao de Oro on Saturday, bringing the death toll of the Feb. 6 disaster to 98, local disaster officials said. In a 7 p.m. bulletin on Saturday, the Maco local government said the number of missing persons was.....»»

Category: newsSource: inquirer inquirerFeb 17th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll almost doubles to 27: official

The death toll from a landslide that hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines nearly doubled to 27 on Friday, officials said, as rescuers retrieved more bodies from the mud.  The number of people missing from Tuesday's landslide in Masara in the mountainous province of Davao de Oro on Mindanao island fell to 89 from more than 100, while the number of injured rose to 32, the latest figures from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 15, with 110 missing

MANILA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 15, with 110 remaining missing, authorities said Friday. In a statement, the Maco municipal government said 31 have been rescued from the landslide, which occurred Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town that buried several houses and two buses that.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 15, with 110 missing

MANILA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 15, with 110 remaining missing, authorities said Friday. In a statement, the Maco municipal government said 31 have been rescued from the landslide, which occurred Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town that buried several houses and two buses that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Forced out of their homes by rains and landslide, evacuees await help in Barangay Elizalde

MACO, Davao de Oro (MindaNews / 12 February)—At least 35 families occupying a still unfinished evacuation center in Patagan, Barangay Elizalde are hoping relief agencies will come as their ration of half a kilo of rice each is fast running out. The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) listed 11 evacuation centers in Maco […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Death toll in Maco landslide now 28

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 10 February) – The death toll in the landslide that hit the mining village of Masara in Maco, Davao de Oro Tuesday night has risen to 28, an official said Saturday. Lea Añora, head of the Department of the Interior and Local Government – Region 11’s Management of the Dead and […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work

Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Killer landslide: 7 confirmed dead, 1 critically injured, 5 missing in Monkayo

A devastating landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro, claimed the lives of seven individuals, left one critically injured, and five others missing. The tragedy occurred during a prayer meeting in Purok 20, Pag-asa, Barangay Mt. Diwata. Jergrace Cabag, an official from the Local Government Unit (LGU)-Monkayo, confirmed the casualties and ongoing search efforts. The injured person was rushed to Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital, while the deceased were taken to the funeral parlor. Due to the ongoing landslide and heavy rain, search and rescue operations were temporarily halted, with plans to resume when conditions permit. The Municipality of Monkayo issued a forced evacuation order due to the threat of further landslides and flooding. Mayor Manuel E. Zamora emphasized the importance of heeding government warnings to prevent future incidents......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 8

MANILA -- The death toll in the massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 11, with 110 others remaining missing, provincial authorities said Thursday. The Davao de Oro provincial government said the landslide, which occurred Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town, injured 31 villagers. (Philippines-Landslide) - - - - ISLA.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 8

MANILA -- The death toll in the massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 11, with 110 others remaining missing, provincial authorities said Thursday. The Davao de Oro provincial government said the landslide, which occurred Tuesday night near a mining site in Maco town, injured 31 villagers. (Philippines-Landslide) - - - - ISLA.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Death toll in Philippine landslide rises to 10

The death toll from a landslide that hit a mining village in the southern Philippines on Thursday has risen to 10, with one person missing, police and local officials said Friday. In a report posted on social media, the municipality of Monkayo said rescuers recovered three more bodies near the houses buried by the mud and heaps of debris. Rescuers recovered seven bodies, including five children, on Thursd.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Death toll in Philippine landslide rises to 10

The death toll from a landslide that hit a mining village in the southern Philippines on Thursday has risen to 10, with one person missing, police and local officials said Friday. In a report posted on social media, the municipality of Monkayo said rescuers recovered three more bodies near the houses buried by the mud and heaps of debris. Rescuers recovered seven bodies, including five children, on Thursd.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

1st LD Writethru: Death toll in Philippine landslide rises to 10

MANILA, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide that hit a mining village in the southern Philippines on Thursday has risen to 10, with one other missing, police and local officials said Friday. In a report posted on social media, the municipality of Monkayo said rescuers recovered three more bodies near the houses buried by the mud and heaps of debris. Rescuers recovered seven bodies, includi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

1st LD Writethru: Death toll in Philippine landslide rises to 10

MANILA, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide that hit a mining village in the southern Philippines on Thursday has risen to 10, with one other missing, police and local officials said Friday. In a report posted on social media, the municipality of Monkayo said rescuers recovered three more bodies near the houses buried by the mud and heaps of debris. Rescuers recovered seven bodies, includi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Landslide death toll climbs to 98 in Philippines

MANILA, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in a mining town in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines on Feb. 6 has climbed to 98, a regional disaster prevention office said Saturday. The Maco Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said rescuers continue to search for nine others who remained missing. Rocks, soil and debris triggered by days of rain slid from mount.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Landslide death toll climbs to 98 in Philippines

MANILA, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in a mining town in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines on Feb. 6 has climbed to 98, a regional disaster prevention office said Saturday. The Maco Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said rescuers continue to search for nine others who remained missing. Rocks, soil and debris triggered by days of rain slid from mount.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 55

The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 55, local government said on Monday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 55

The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 55, local government said on Monday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 37, with 63 missing

The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 37, with 63 remaining missing, authorities said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 54, with 63 missing

The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 54, with 63 remaining missing, local government said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 37, with 63 missing

The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 37, with 63 remaining missing, authorities said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024