Coordinated response ongoing at collapsed landfillAerial view of the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City, which collapsed and caused a landslide yesterday afternoon, January 8. Rescue operations are still ongoing to locate the remaining missing persons. MANILA, Philippines — Coordinated response operations are ongoing at a landfill facility in Cebu City where a mountain of trash collapsed last week, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The DILG said the city government is leading the search and rescue operation with the help of members of the Bureau of Fire Protection and police. Police handle security on the ground and ensure proper tagging and identification of bodies retrieved from the rubble, the agency said.

Source: Philippine Star January 13, 2026 16:40 UTC