Masara death toll rises to 92

Date:

Share post:

MACO, Davao de Oro— The number of fatalities in Masara, Davao de Oro landslide has risen to 92, as of 7:00 in the evening Thursday. The Maco Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported

The retrieval operation continues as 32 bodies remain missing.

The incident happened at the community center where 140 houses were built.

Many of the victims were workers of Apex Mining Corporation who boarded three buses on their way home from the day’s shift.

spot_img

Related articles

Army uncovers hidden cache of war materials in Lanao del Sur village

COTABATO CITY  (April 14) — Government troops uncovered a cache of war materiel believed to have been left...

Seniors to get 40% fare discount on select PUVs as fuel crisis strains transport sector

MANILA  (April 14) — Senior citizens will receive a 40 percent fare discount on selected public utility vehicles...

Davao fuel supply seen sufficient until May; city adopts conservation measures

DAVAO CITY  (April 14) — Fuel supply in the city is expected to last until May, with additional...

Despite ban, child unions persist in Camiguin town, raising accountability questions

MAMBAJAO, Camiguin  (April 14) — More than three years after Republic Act No. 11596 criminalized child marriage, at...