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2 dead, 10 homes buried in Philippine monsoon landslide: govt
NAGA, Philippines, Sept 20, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – At least two people were
killed and 10 homes buried early Thursday in the central Philippines when
heavy monsoon rains unleashed a landslide in a rural farming community,
authorities said.
“We have recovered two bodies and two survivors, both injured,” regional
civil defence official Neil Balaba told AFP, referring to the slide in Tina-
an village on Cebu island.
“Local rescuers estimate that between 10-15 houses were buried,” he added.
BSS/AFP/FI/0832 hrs