Landslide in Kalinga Claims Three Lives; Search Continues

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The bodies of three individuals who were victims of a landslide in Barangay Western Uma, Kalinga, were recovered on November 11. The search continues for a fourth victim, barangay kagawad Redento Tinio, as operations resumed on November 12. Municipal Administrator James Tagaotao confirmed that the recovered bodies of Rix Magwin, Ricardo Magwin, and Aquino Magwin have been returned to their families.

The landslide occurred as a group of 10 went to retrieve belongings during heavy rains caused by Typhoon Uwan. Six out of the ten people managed to escape while four were trapped under the debris. Efforts to locate Tinio are ongoing, with rescuers spotting his body near a steep and inaccessible slope.

Local officials have requested support from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office to monitor river sites in case Tinio’s body is carried downstream. The impact of Typhoon Uwan has been severe in the Cordillera region, with 25 fatalities reported due to landslides. Major disruptions have occurred in Tanudan, Kalinga, with five barangays remaining isolated.

The municipality has faced significant challenges, including damaged bridges, flooded rice fields, and destroyed classrooms. Mayor Jaedicke Rhosd Dagadag highlighted the flooding and landslides triggered by Uwan, which have severely affected the area’s infrastructure and accessibility.

Looking Ahead, search efforts will persist with the hope of finding Tinio and addressing the isolated conditions in affected barangays. Relief and recovery efforts are expected to continue as local authorities work to restore access and provide assistance to impacted communities.

Key Takeaways

• Bodies of three landslide victims recovered; search for one continues.
• 25 reported deaths in the region due to Typhoon Uwan-triggered landslides.
• Significant infrastructure damage has isolated five barangays in Tanudan.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Manila Bulletin 2025-11-12