Two farmers died when a landslide hit the area where they were allegedly hunting for treasures in Malitbog, Bukidnon on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Based on investigation, three farmers – 49, 53, and 41 years old, all residents of Sitio Sawike in Barangay Patpat – reportedly went to the uphill portion to conduct treasure hunting activities around 3 p.m.
However, a landslide occurred and buried the victims.
The 49-year-old farmer survived, but the 53-year-old farmer was retrieved lifeless.
The body of the other victim was retrieved a few hours later.
