Binaliw Landfill Collapse in Cebu City

Rescue operations are ongoing at the Binaliw Landfill in Cebu City following a massive structural collapse that trapped dozens of workers. Officials confirmed that 30 personnel were affected, including 22 employees of Prime Waste and eight contractor workers, with six from Girtech and two from MAA.

Several workers have been successfully rescued and are receiving medical treatment. Meanwhile, landfill operations have been temporarily suspended to allow for thorough rescue and safety assessments.

Local authorities have confirmed one fatality, while search and retrieval teams continue to work tirelessly to locate and extract those still trapped under the debris. Emergency response teams are coordinating to ensure maximum safety and efficiency in ongoing recovery efforts.

The incident underscores the risks faced by landfill workers and highlights the importance of strict safety measures and disaster preparedness in high-risk industrial sites.