Philippine landfill landslide toll hits 35
The death toll from the massive landslide at Binaliw landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, has climbed to 35,…
By Hazel Camba
Hazel Camba is a graduate of AB journalism from the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines.
She writes about politics and current events, but also has a passion for writing feature stories.
In her free time, Hazel enjoys cooking, exploring new dishes, and relaxing with comedy shows. She’s also a big fan of self-help books and manga.
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