ITOGON, Benguet — A pet dog was found alive in the rubble four days after Typhoon “Ompong” triggered a killer landslide at Barangay Ucab here, buoying hopes that missing miners were still waiting to be rescued under tons of mud. The dog’s rescue was announced by Ruben Carandang, Cordillera director of the Office of Civil Defense, at a briefing on Wednesday here. Death toll rises to 81The death toll in the Philippines from Ompong has risen to 81. ADVERTISEMENTSoldiers, firemen, policemen, professional miners and residents made up the long lines of people digging with pick axes and shovels. The miners were looking for friends and relatives, determined to make sure they received a proper burial.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 19, 2018 21:45 UTC