20 die, three others missing in Mindanao floods, landslides
By Gina Peralta-Elorde 02/06/2011The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) latest reports said that some 20 persons died while three others were remained missing due to flash floods and landslides brought about by heavy rains in Mindanao.
Five persons were reported buried alive in a landslide in Surigao del Sur.
The fatalities from the landslide in Surigao del Sur were identified as Nenita Corpuz, 57 and Julie Culapu, 47, both from Cantilan; Isagani Borja, 25, of Marihatag and Aladin Corporal of Madrid.
In Caraga Region, Teresita Acion, 62, who was reported missing due to landslide, was recovered by the search and rescue teams.
The missing were Amado Basadre and two fishermen on board a motorized pump boat. Reports said the fishermen encountered huge waves while on their way to Bohol from Maasin City, Southern Leyte..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20110206nat1.html
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