Fatal landfill collapse in Philippines
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Philippines Garbage Avalanche: 34 Workers Feared Trapped Under Mountain of Waste, Death Toll Rises
A landfill in central Philippines collapsed, resulting in at least four fatalities and dozens of individuals missing. The incident occurred near Cebu City and has prompted a significant rescue effort,
The Philippines has evacuated nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on the foothills of the Mayon Volcano after officials raised the alert level due to recent activity.
The Philippine central bank will consider one more rate cut this year — possibly in February — to close out its easing cycle, barring worse-than-expected economic growth, according to its governor.
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Rescuers in Philippines detect ‘signs of life’ in garbage avalanche that killed four workers
Twelve workers have been rescued with injuries from the huge mound of garbage that collapsed among the low-slung buildings of waste management facility
Twelve injured staff have been pulled out of the debris after a huge mound of refuse collapsed at a waste management facility on Friday and, with dozens missing, rescue efforts will now be increased.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday signed into law the 2026 budget worth 6.793 trillion pesos ($115 billion) as his administration aims to revive an economy stunted by a government corruption scandal.
The Philippines assumes the Association of Southeast Asian Nations chair during maritime tension and less diplomatic patience in the South China Sea.
A strong earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines on Wednesday morning, sending tremors across the region but causing no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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