At Least Seven Dead in Landslides Across Southern Philippines Provinces

Philippines. Officials stated on Friday that at least seven people have died in landslides caused by heavy rainfall in the provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental in the southern Philippines.

The Philippine Red Cross reported that three bodies were recovered from the affected area in the town of Monkayo in Davao de Oro province.

Philippine Red Cross Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon stated via social media that authorities are continuing to assess the affected areas to ensure the safety of local residents. 

The town's fire station reported via social media that four members of the same family died in a landslide that occurred in the town of Mati in Davao Oriental on Friday.

Gordon stated that Red Cross chapters in the affected provinces are on high alert with continuous monitoring and rapid response operations underway.

It was reported that volunteers assisted affected families in moving to safer areas after floodwaters entered communities in the city of Bislig in Surigao del Sur province.

The Red Cross stated that monitoring and coordination with local disaster risk reduction and management offices are ongoing as authorities continue to assess the damage and work to ensure the safety of those affected.