Elderly couple found embraced in fatal Bukidnon landslide after five days of search
- The bodies of Ely and Thelma Ubatay, both 60, were recovered five days after a landslide in Quezon, Bukidnon
- The couple was found embracing each other inside the landslide area in Sitio Kipolot, Barangay Palacapao
- Their tricab was swept down an 80-meter-deep slope along Bukidnon-Davao Road during the October 18 disaster
- Search efforts were hampered by bad weather but aided by four trained rescue dogs
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After five days of continuous search operations, rescuers finally recovered the bodies of a couple who were buried under tons of soil after a landslide struck Quezon, Bukidnon.
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In a report by Alwen Saliring for "GMA Regional TV News," the victims were identified as Ely and Thelma Ubatay, both 60 years old.
Their remains were discovered on Thursday morning in Sitio Kipolot, Barangay Palacapao—still locked in an embrace when found.
The couple had been missing since October 18, 2025, when their tricab was swept away by a massive landslide along the Bukidnon-Davao Road.
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The vehicle was found the day after the incident, but it took several more days before rescuers located their bodies about 80 meters deep within the slide area.
According to Quezon Public Information Officer Forts Cabarde, “magkayakap nang makita ang mag-asawa,” a detail that deeply moved the search teams and local residents.
Authorities said the recovery was made possible through the assistance of four search and rescue dogs—three from the military and one from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Opol, Misamis Oriental.
Cabarde added that the local government has extended help to the victims’ family as they grieve the loss.
The search had been delayed due to persistent rains and unstable ground conditions. Meanwhile, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the construction of a detour road to restore access in the area, though completion may take several months.
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In other news, a 47-year-old woman was arrested in Quezon City on four separate warrants for Estafa (fraud) and violation of the Anti-Bouncing Check Law. Her alleged modus operandi involved purchasing millions of pesos worth of high-value goods, including jewelry and meat products, using worthless post-dated checks. One businessman claimed a loss of over P12 million, while another was allegedly swindled out of more than P17 million. The suspect is currently detained as authorities encourage other victims to file additional complaints to strengthen the case.
Still in other news, the Ombudsman directed the NBI and BFP to investigate the DPWH building fire in Quezon City. DPWH confirmed that no documents related to flood control anomaly investigations were affected. The fire reportedly started from a computer explosion inside the Bureau of Research and Standards. No employees were injured, and officials are assessing the extent of the damage.
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