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Philippine city in state of calamity as landfill collapse death toll rises
MANILA: Cebu City in the central Philippines has been in a state of calamity since last week’s collapse of a landfill that left at least 20 people dead, authorities said on Wednesday. A huge mound of garbage at the 15-hectare Binaliw open landfill in Cebu City collapsed suddenly on Jan. 8, burying more than 100 workers and nearby structures underneath. To release additional funds for emergency response and recovery operations, the Cebu City Council approved on Tuesday a resolution declaring a state of calamity.
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bbc.com
Philippines landfill collapse: Death toll rises to 11
Hopes of finding survivors have dimmed as more than 20 people remain missing in the debris.
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arabnews.com
Philippine city in state of calamity as landfill collapse death toll rises
MANILA: Cebu City in the central Philippines has been in a state of calamity since last week’s collapse of a landfill that left at least 20 people dead, authorities said on…