Cebu landfill landslide death toll rises to 11

The number of fatalities in the landslide at a landfill in Cebu City has increased to 11, according to the city fire station on Tuesday. 

In an update as of 5 a.m., Cebu City Fire Station spokesperson Senior Fire Officer 3 Wendell Villanueva said 25 people remain missing. 

A total of 12 people were also reported injured in the tragedy. 

Since Thursday afternoon, search and rescue operations have been conducted following a landslide at the landfill site in Barangay Binaliw.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Central Visayas has issued a cease-and-desist order against Prime Integrated Waste Solutions, Inc. (PWS), the operator of the landfill.

Prime Waste Solutions Cebu earlier said it is “working closely with relevant government agencies and the local government to provide the necessary assistance and support to all those affected by the incident.”

It said the facility’s operations have been suspended. 

The landfill facility operator said it will provide updates and share information once available.

“The safety and well-being of our employees, contractors, and neighboring communities remain our top priority,” it said. —KG, GMA Integrated News