The southern Philippines is reeling from the devastating effects of a massive landslide that struck a gold-mining village in Davao de Oro province. As authorities continue their rescue and recovery efforts, the death toll stands at 54, with 63 people still unaccounted for.
The tragedy unfolded on Tuesday night when the mountain village of Masara was relentlessly pounded by torrential rains that had been plaguing the region for weeks. The already precarious terrain could no longer bear the weight, resulting in a catastrophic landslide that buried homes and claimed numerous lives.
