MANILA - Rescuers on Monday spotted a body lying the rubble in Itogon, Benguet as authorities continue their search for survivors of the deadly landslide.
Mayor Victorio Palangdan earlier said more than 40 people were trapped in a bunkhouse in Barangay Ucab that was buried in a landslide. Officials said the rescuers are rushing to dig through the rubble before the soil hardens.
Thirty-four people have been confirmed dead in the town, with 3 bodies still unidentified, according to Councilor Arnel Bahingawan.