Cavite landslide tragedy: All three missing workers confirmed to have perished
• All three individuals reported missing after a landslide at the Silang and Tagaytay City boundary have been found deceased, bringing the total fatalities to three
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• The landslide, which occurred on Thursday, was triggered by the collapse of a wall structure in Barangay Iruhin West, Tagaytay City, burying a workers' barracks
• The incident has prompted inquiries into the structural integrity and permitting of the collapsed wall, which is located on the Silang side but affected property in Tagaytay, necessitating inter-LGU coordination
• The local government of Tagaytay City has committed to assisting the bereaved families with burial arrangements and the transportation of their loved ones' remains
The grim search for victims of a recent landslide at the boundary of Silang and Tagaytay City has concluded with the heartbreaking confirmation that all three individuals previously declared missing have been found deceased.
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The bodies of the two remaining victims were recovered on Friday, bringing the total fatalities from the disaster to three.
The devastating landslide occurred on Thursday in Barangay Iruhin West, Tagaytay City, when a wall structure collapsed, burying a barracks occupied by workers.
Immediately following the incident, rescue teams managed to retrieve one fatality, while two others were reported missing amidst the rubble and debris.
On Friday, search and rescue operations tragically turned into retrieval efforts as the bodies of the two missing individuals were discovered.
They had been trapped under a combination of collapsed roofing materials and earth.
A relative of one of the victims, interviewed by Chino Gaston for GMA News' "24 Oras," described the harrowing scene, stating, "Yung mga bubong ang nakatabon sa kaniya. Bubong ng yero, tiyaka ng lupa"
Jose Clyde Yayong, Head of the Tagaytay City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO), provided further details on the structural failure.
"Initially po, ang nangyari ay nagkaroon po ng collapse ng structure ng wall. Nag-collapse, kaya po yung lupa sa taas ay gumuho po papunta dun sa side ng mayroon pong barracks nung worker naman po sa kabilang property," Yayong explained.
This clarifies that the landslide was triggered by a structural failure of a retaining wall, leading to the collapse of the adjacent land onto the barracks below.
The local government of Tagaytay City has expressed its condolences and pledged support for the affected families.
They announced that they would assist with the burial arrangements for the victims and facilitate the transportation of their remains back to their respective hometowns.
The incident has also raised questions about accountability and property regulations at the inter-LGU boundary.
Tagaytay City Mayor Brent Tolentino addressed this complex issue, noting the geographical nuance of the collapse.
"It’s a bit tricky sir, kasi yung nag-collapse na wall is on Silang side, diba yung nahulugan lang is from the other property is Tagaytay," Mayor Tolentino stated.
He emphasized the need for inter-local government unit (LGU) coordination to address the matter.
"We would have to coordinate again with the LGU of Silang regarding their permits if they were updated and checked accordingly," he added, indicating a potential inquiry into the structural integrity and permitting of the wall on the Silang side.
This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unstable terrain and inadequate construction, particularly in areas prone to landslides.
Authorities are expected to continue their investigation not only to understand the direct cause of this specific collapse but also to review building and safety standards in vulnerable areas across the region to prevent future occurrences.
The focus remains on providing support to the grieving families and ensuring accountability where necessary.
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories.
In other news, Cenon Pineda, the barangay chairman of Banitan, Guimba, Nueva Ecija, was killed and his son injured in a brazen gun attack outside their home on Wednesday. Authorities have launched a thorough investigation and a manhunt for the assailants who fled the scene, with police actively seeking to determine the motive behind the fatal ambush. The incident underscores the inherent risks for local government officials like barangay chairmen, who can become targets due to their roles in the community. The violent attack has left the community of Barangay Banitan reeling, prompting concerns about safety and a strong demand for swift justice against the perpetrators.
Still in other news, a La Castellana Municipal Police Station patrol vehicle, carrying two officers and a civilian suspect from an operation, skidded into a ditch around 2:00 AM on Thursday. Netizens shared an outpouring of concern for the safety of the police officers, with many speculating that driver fatigue from demanding duties might have contributed to the accident. While many showed sympathy and defended the police, some commenters offered critical remarks about the driving, while others found humor in the situation. Despite the accident, a key detail highlighted by a commenter was the successful retention of the civilian suspect, indicating the operational integrity was maintained.
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