Philippines Landslide Death Toll Update

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How many people were reported injured in the disaster?

35

What forced a brief suspension of search and rescue operations in the mining village of Masara?

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Mindanao.

How many families were affected by the landslide in Maco, Davao de Oro?

1,135 families

How did the provincial government describe the rescue of the three-year-old girl?

A miracle. Signup and view all the answers

What did the NDRRMC say about the three-year-old girl rescued on Friday?

In stable condition after receiving medical attention at a hospital. Signup and view all the answers

What was the casualty figure as reported by the Maco Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office?

28 Signup and view all the answers

Who confirmed that 28 bodies have been recovered since the start of rescue operations in Maco?

Maco local government. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Vice President Sara Duterte visit two evacuation centers?

Nuevo Iloco Elementary School and Nueva Visayas Gymnasium in Mawab near Masara. Signup and view all the answers

What did Vice President Sara Duterte emphasize in relation to disaster risk reduction and management?

Importance of pre-emptive evacuation in identified hazard-prone areas. Signup and view all the answers

What assistance did Apex Mining offer to residents affected by the tragedy?

Set up a welfare desk helpline at the Nuevo Iloco National High School. Signup and view all the answers

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that caused a brief suspension of search and rescue operations in the mining village of Masara?

5.8 Signup and view all the answers

How many buses were buried in the landslide along with homes in Maco, Davao de Oro?

Three Signup and view all the answers

Which mining company operates the site in Maco where the landslide disaster occurred?

Apex Mining Co. Signup and view all the answers

How many individuals were reported missing as of the latest update by the NDRRMC?

89 Signup and view all the answers

What were the key measures Vice President Sara Duterte emphasized in relation to disaster risk reduction and management?

Pro-active measures like pre-emptive evacuation in identified hazard-prone areas Signup and view all the answers

Where did the provincial government extend the search and rescue operations, and for how long?

Maco, for another 48 hours Signup and view all the answers

What did Apex Mining do to assist residents affected by the tragedy?

Set up a welfare desk helpline at Nuevo Iloco National High School Signup and view all the answers

Who confirmed the recovery of 28 bodies in Maco since the start of rescue operations?

Maco local government Signup and view all the answers

What did the NDRRMC say about the condition of the three-year-old girl rescued on Friday?

In stable condition after receiving medical attention at a hospital Signup and view all the answers

What did Vice President Sara Duterte suggest for evacuees staying in the evacuation centers?

Stress debriefing Signup and view all the answers