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Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 4

By Jay Ereno and Lisa Marie David CEBU CITY, Philippines, Jan 10 (Reuters) - The death toll from a landfill collapse in the central Philippines has risen to four, an official said on Saturday, as rescue efforts continued for dozens who remained missing.

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Mountain of garbage collapses at Philippines landfill, killing 1, burying dozens

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Rescuers detect 'signs of life' after garbage avalanche in Philippines killed 4, left dozens missing

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Filipino rescuers detect 'signs of life' in garbage avalanche that killed 4 and left dozens missing

Rescuers detected signs of life in an avalanche of garbage that killed at least four workers and left more than 30 others missing Thursday in a central Philippines landfill and plan to intensify searc...

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Mound of garbage collapses at Philippine landfill, killing 2 and leaving 36 others missing

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Rescuers race to find dozens missing in deadly Philippines landfill collapse

Philippines evacuates 3,000 people after activity increases at Mayon Volcano

The Philippines has evacuated nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on the foothills of the Mayon Volcano after officials raised the alert level due to recent activity.

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Philippines Garbage Avalanche: 34 Workers Feared Trapped Under Mountain of Waste, Death Toll Rises

A landfill in central Philippines collapsed, resulting in at least four fatalities and dozens of individuals missing. The incident occurred near Cebu City and has prompted a significant rescue effort,

Philippines’ Marcos Slashes ‘Backdoor’ for Graft in 2026 Budget After Scandal

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday signed into law the 2026 budget worth 6.793 trillion pesos ($115 billion) as his administration aims to revive an economy stunted by a government corruption scandal.

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Alleged Bondi gunmen did not train in the Philippines and acted alone, police say

An investigation that extended to the Philippines of two men accused of shooting dead 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival has found no evidence that they were part of a “broader terrorist cell,” police said on Tuesday.

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Philippines to sign free trade pact with Abu Dhabi

The strong relations between Manila and Abu Dhabi led to the agreement to sign the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the Philippines' first free trade agreement in the Middle East.