Landfill Collapse in Philippines Leaves Two Dead and Dozens Missing

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Isabella Kwai and Jason GutierrezJanuary 9, 2026 at 03:18 PM

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A landfill collapsed in Binaliw, outside Cebu City in the central Philippines, on Thursday, resulting in at least two deaths and a dozen injuries. As of Friday, rescue workers were searching for 36 missing people, all of whom were employees at the waste facility. The collapse occurred at a private landfill operated by Prime Waste Solutions Cebu, which processes approximately 1,000 tons of waste daily. Cebu City has deployed 300 people to assist in rescue efforts. Initial investigations suggest that a 6.9-magnitude earthquake in September, combined with heavy rainfall weakening the landfill's foundation, may have contributed to the disaster.

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Michelle Lumapas 30% ABS-CBN 40% Cebu Province 50% Prime Waste Solutions Cebu ×260% Nestor Archival ×370% Binaliw ×270% Cebu City ×380% Philippines ×390%

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Very Negative

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Philippines

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