2 killed in Sorsogon landslide amid 'Ada' rainsLocal authorities in Matnog, Sorsogon recover the remains of two victims buried by a landslide that struck minutes past midnight on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — Two people were killed after a landslide buried them in Matnog, Sorsogon, on Saturday, January 17, authorities reported. The landslide struck as heavy rains and strong winds from Tropical Storm "Ada" battered Sorsogon, causing a large boulder to fall from the mountain, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Matnog. Due to the tropical storm, state weather bureau PAGASA placed several areas in Sorsogon under Wind Signal No. Multiple areas in Luzon remain under the highest wind warning, Signal No.

Source: Philippine Star January 17, 2026 09:20 UTC