Cebu City Landfill Collapse Kills Six

A catastrophic landfill collapse occurred at the privately operated Binaliw Landfill in Philippines — Cebu City, Philippines, burying dozens of sanitation workers. The refuse, estimated to have fallen from a height of 20 storeys, has resulted in at least six confirmed deaths and 32 people still missing. Rescue operations, led by Philippines — Cebu City authorities, are ongoing but are hampered by unstable debris and heavy steel beams. The Binaliw Landfill, operated by Prime Integrated Waste Solutions, was the sole waste disposal facility for Philippines — Cebu City and nearby communities, processing 1,000 tons of municipal solid waste daily. The disaster has caused significant disruption to waste management services and raised concerns about the safety of such facilities, especially during heavy rains. Joel Garganera and Dave Tumulak, Philippines — Cebu City council members, have provided updates on the challenging rescue efforts and the critical impact on the city.