Rescuers in Cebu City have recovered 28 bodies from a garbage mound that collapsed last week. The search continues for eight missing people.
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Landfill Collapse in Philippines Leaves 4 Dead and Dozens Missing
A garbage mound outside Cebu City in the central Philippines collapsed on Thursday. Rescuers were searching for 34 missing people, including some trapped under the debris.
The Philippines Spent Big on Flood Control, but the Water Keeps Rising
Many Filipinos say floods are worse than ever — and now, the government has admitted that vast sums were embezzled from a program meant to fight the problem.
Dozens Killed After Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Flooding to Central Philippines
Many of the victims drowned, the authorities said. Hundreds of thousands of people had evacuated before Typhoon Kalmaegi hit on Tuesday.
In the Philippines, Search Teams Look for Survivors of Deadly Earthquake
The earthquake killed at least 69 people, including residents of a village of “disaster-resilient homes” built for people who survived Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
Earthquake in Philippines Kills Dozens, Officials Say
The 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook the province of Cebu, killing at least 69 people and injuring more than 150. Heavy rainfall has hampered rescue efforts.
Super Typhoon Rai’s Death Toll in Philippines Is Climbing
More than 200 people are now believed to have been killed by the storm.
Adapting to Rising Seas, Schools Move to the Rafters and Cats Swim
On an island in the Philippines, waterlogged for one-third of every year, residents adjust to their sodden existence instead of fleeing.
Philippines Dispatch: A Family Craft With a Deadly Toll: Illegal Gun Making
The gun trade has provided a livelihood for generations in a remote, poor area of the Philippines. It also fuels terrorism, political murders and extrajudicial killings.