The Cebu City government on Tuesday confirmed the death of a volunteer responder involved in the Binaliw landfill landslide response due to an infected wound.
Councilor Dave Tumulak, chair of the Committee on Disaster, said the volunteer was a security guard from a Toledo City mining company that sent personnel to assist in search operations from January 10 to 13.
According to Tumulak, the volunteer developed blisters from wearing boots, later felt unwell, and was hospitalized.
Hospital officials said the volunteer suffered septic shock caused by the infected wound, with diabetes cited as a contributing factor.
Tumulak said the city has coordinated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the mayor’s office to provide assistance, as clearing operations continue despite the end of search efforts.
