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Tragic Cebu Landfill Landslide Claims 19 Lives, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

1/16/2026

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A landslide at the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City on January 8, 2026 left at least 19 dead and many missing.
The Cebu City Council declared a state of calamity and approved P30 million for emergency waste disposal.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a cease-and-desist order against Prime Integrated Waste Solutions, the landfill operator, for environmental violations.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.
Rescue operations continue as families await news.

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Story summary

A landslide at the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City on January 8, 2026 left at least 19 dead and many missing.
The Cebu City Council declared a state of calamity and approved P30 million for emergency waste disposal.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a cease-and-desist order against Prime Integrated Waste Solutions, the landfill operator, for environmental violations.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.
Rescue operations continue as families await news.