Rescuers race to find dozens missing after deadly landfill collapse in Philippines

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM

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Rescue workers are searching for over 30 missing people after a landfill collapsed in Cebu City, Philippines, on Thursday. Four deaths have been confirmed, and 12 people were hospitalized. Despite challenging conditions, including unstable debris, signs of life have been detected at the Binaliw landfill site. The privately-owned landfill collapsed while 110 workers were present. The cause of the collapse is under investigation, but poor waste management practices are suspected, including cutting into the mountain and piling garbage. Relatives of the missing are anxiously awaiting news.

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The Freeman 30% Reuters 35% Visayas 40% AFP ×240% Jerahmey Espinoza 50% Dave Tumulak 60% Joel Garganera 60% Nestor Archival ×380% Binaliw landfill ×285% Philippines ×290% Cebu City ×390%

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