Davao mall fire death toll hits 38

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<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/12/27/truck.jpg' ><figcaption>Firefighters respond as a fire breaks out at New City Commercial Center (NCCC) in Barangay Ma-a, Davao City Saturday. Manman Dejeto, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA - The death toll from the massive blaze at a shopping mall in Davao City 2 days before Christmas has risen 38, the local government said Wednesday. The number went up from the initial death toll of 37 after authorities found the body of NCCC mall employee <a href='http://news.abs-cbn.com/video/n7ews/12/27/17/davao-mall-worker-still-missing-after-deadly-fire'>Melvin Ga-a</a> on Tuesday night, Jeff Tupas of the city Public Information Office said in a text message to ABS-CBN News. The rest of the fatalities were all workers of US-based call center Survey Systems International, whose office was at the topmost floor of the 4-story mall.Only 2 bodies have not been properly identified. Forensic experts said they were checking which remains belonged to Mikko Demafeliz or Alexandra Moreno. The Davao Public Information Office, in a Facebook post, listed the 36 identified fatalities:1. Sismar, Jeffrey 2. Bongcayao, Mary Louielyn 3. Bangoy, Kurtchin Angela 4. Pabelonia, Joy 5. Garzon, Christen 6. Quimsing, Jim Benedict 7. Basalan, Jonas 8. Samontina, Jessica 9. Quimpo, Venus Joy 10. Limosnero, Jimboy 11. Ferraren, Christine Joy 12. Montanez, Rosyl 13. Artiaga, Missy Rose 14. Muyco, Rhenzi Nova 15. Roble, Ivan Nebelle 16. Yorsua, Elyn Joy 17. Bacaling, Shiela Mae 18. Antipuesto, Roderick 19. Abad, Nancy Loyd 20. Solis, Jessica 21. Liwaya, Charlyn 22. Ga-a, Melvin 23. Generales, Regine 24. Celestial, Gantioco 25. Celades, Apple Jane 26. Adlawan, Ian Kiem 27. Entera, Lister Jade 28. Piñajiro, Analiza 29. Alviola, Christine 30. Constantinopla, Roderick 31. Zacarias, Dresiree Gayle 32. Matundo, Johani 33. Apalacio, Iana 34. Daloro, Maryjoy 35. Balcao, Randy 36. Obo, Janine JoySaturday's fire broke out at a furniture store on the third level of the 14-year-old NCCC mall and quickly engulfed the call center on the upper floor, based on an initial report from the city government.President Rodrigo Duterte had told relatives of victims that the BFP, the National Bureau of Investigation and police would get to the bottom of the disaster. "The truth will come out," the President said, as he comforted the victims' families earlier this week.The call center firm said it was helping with funeral arrangements and would set up a fund for contributions to the victims' families.

Only 2 bodies have not been properly identified. Forensic experts said they were checking which remains belonged to Mikko Demafeliz or Alexandra Moreno. The Davao Public Information Office, in a Facebook post, listed the 36 identified fatalities:1. Sismar, Jeffrey 2. Bongcayao, Mary Louielyn 3. Bangoy, Kurtchin Angela 4. Pabelonia, Joy 5. Garzon, Christen 6. Quimsing, Jim Benedict 7. Basalan, Jonas 8. Samontina, Jessica 9. Quimpo, Venus Joy 10. Limosnero, Jimboy 11. Ferraren, Christine Joy 12. Montanez, Rosyl 13. Artiaga, Missy Rose 14. Muyco, Rhenzi Nova 15. Roble, Ivan Nebelle 16. Yorsua, Elyn Joy 17. Bacaling, Shiela Mae 18. Antipuesto, Roderick 19. Abad, Nancy Loyd 20. Solis, Jessica 21. Liwaya, Charlyn 22. Ga-a, Melvin 23. Generales, Regine 24. Celestial, Gantioco 25. Celades, Apple Jane 26. Adlawan, Ian Kiem 27. Entera, Lister Jade 28. Piñajiro, Analiza 29. Alviola, Christine 30. Constantinopla, Roderick 31. Zacarias, Dresiree Gayle 32. Matundo, Johani 33. Apalacio, Iana 34. Daloro, Maryjoy 35. Balcao, Randy 36. Obo, Janine JoySaturday's fire broke out at a furniture store on the third level of the 14-year-old NCCC mall and quickly engulfed the call center on the upper floor, based on an initial report from the city government.President Rodrigo Duterte had told relatives of victims that the BFP, the National Bureau of Investigation and police would get to the bottom of the disaster. "The truth will come out," the President said, as he comforted the victims' families earlier this week.The call center firm said it was helping with funeral arrangements and would set up a fund for contributions to the victims' families.

The number went up from the initial death toll of 37 after authorities found the body of NCCC mall employee <a href='http://news.abs-cbn.com/video/n7ews/12/27/17/davao-mall-worker-still-missing-after-deadly-fire'>Melvin Ga-a</a> on Tuesday night, Jeff Tupas of the city Public Information Office said in a text message to ABS-CBN News. The rest of the fatalities were all workers of US-based call center Survey Systems International, whose office was at the topmost floor of the 4-story mall.

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/12/27/truck.jpg' ><figcaption>Firefighters respond as a fire breaks out at New City Commercial Center (NCCC) in Barangay Ma-a, Davao City Saturday. Manman Dejeto, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA - The death toll from the massive blaze at a shopping mall in Davao City 2 days before Christmas has risen 38, the local government said Wednesday.

The death toll from the massive blaze at a shopping mall in Davao City 2 days before Christmas has risen 38, the local government said Wednesday.

The death toll from the massive blaze at a shopping mall in Davao City 2 days before Christmas has risen 38, the local government said Wednesday.

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Davao mall fire death toll hits 38

Davao mall fire death toll hits 38