CEBU CITY—Authorities expressed pessimism about finding survivors in a landslide last Dec. 21 in a mining pit in Toledo City after two days of searching. ADVERTISEMENTHe said the water in the pit was also filled with slits which made the search for the missing more difficult. “We are praying for the best but doubts that there would still be survivors from the landslide,” said Malicse after inspecting the site with other MGB regional officials. In an earlier statement, CCC said it had suspended operations while the search for the missing went on. ADVERTISEMENT“We would like to extend our utmost gratitude to private groups and the Toledo City government emergency response team for extending valuable assistance in our search and rescue operations,” said the mining firm.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 23, 2020 16:07 UTC