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Death toll from Philippines landslide reaches 98

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Feb 18, 2024, at 02:44 pm

#Philippines #PhilippinesLandslide

Manila/IBNS/UNI: The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippine province of Davao de Oro has reached 98, media reports said on Saturday, citing local authorities.

The landslide hit a mining area in the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb 6.

At least nine people are still missing, the Philstar news portal reported.

The landslide was caused by continuous rains.

Part of the village and two buses carrying Apex Mining employees were buried under the rubble.

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