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Landslide in Southern Philippines Kills 10, Displaces Thousands

Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide during prayer gathering, with one person still missing and rescue operations ongoing.

  • Days of heavy rain triggered a landslide in the southern Philippines, burying a house where people were holding Christian prayers.
  • At least 10 people, including five children, were killed in the landslide.
  • Two people were injured and at least one person remains unaccounted for.
  • More than 36,000 people have been displaced due to flooding in Davao de Oro and three other provinces.
  • Rescue operations were temporarily halted due to the risk of further landslides, but have since resumed.
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