Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Compostela Landslide Death Toll Now At 20

DAVAO CITY, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / September 9, 2008) – Philippine authorities said a total of 20 people had died from a landslide that struck the mining town of Maco in Compostela Valley province in Mindanao.

Monsoon rains the past days loosened mud and boulders that cascaded down the slopes in the village of Masara at the weekend.

Seven more villages - Mainit, Tagbaros, Elizalde, Panibasan, Teresa, New Barili and Limbo - are also in danger of landslides and authorities ordered residents, mostly small-scale gold miners, away from slopes.

Among those who died was the village chieftain of Masara, Jovencio Anquera and his two daughters. (Romy Bwaga)



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