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Death Toll in Philippines Landslide Rises to 68, Search Shifts to Retrieval

As the search for survivors in the southern Philippines concludes, authorities shift focus to retrieval efforts, with 51 people still missing.

  • The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 68, with 51 people still missing.
  • Rescue operations have transitioned to retrieval efforts nearly a week after the disaster struck.
  • A three-year-old girl was miraculously pulled alive from the rubble, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the tragedy.
  • The US has pledged $1.25 million in humanitarian aid to support the affected communities.
  • Environmental groups call for an independent investigation into the mining company involved, amid concerns over the area's safety.
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