Visayas

Visayas is one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, comprising several islands. Recent news focuses on Cebu City, located within the Visayas region, due to a catastrophic landfill collapse at the Binaliw Landfill. The collapse occurred last week, burying sanitation workers and others present at the site. As of the latest reports, the death toll has risen to 11, with over 20 people still missing. Rescue operations are ongoing, although hopes of finding more survivors are diminishing. The incident has drawn national and international attention, highlighting concerns about landfill safety and waste management practices in the Philippines. The cause of the collapse remains unclear, and investigations are likely to follow to determine the factors that contributed to the disaster and prevent future occurrences.