SEVEN people died in two separate landslides in Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental provinces, according to reports from concerned local government units (LGUs) on Friday.
The municipal government of Monkayo, Davao de Oro confirmed through a social media post that three members of a family—the father and his two sons—were buried alive in a landslide shortly before noon on Friday, Feb. 19.
The Mati City government, on the other hand, confirmed the deaths of a family of four in Upper Salazar, Barangay Central, also due to a landslide.
Meanwhile, the Army’s 10th Infantry Division (10ID) said in a statement it has mobilized its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) units to respond to calls for help due to continuous heavy rainfall across the region.
“The Monkayo LGU expresses its deep sorrow and assures continued assistance and support to the affected family,” the post read.
The municipal government also called on residents in flood and landslide-prone areas to stay vigilant and be ready to evacuate if needed.
“Everyone is requested to follow the warnings given by barangay officials to avoid danger,” it added.
“The city government advises Mati residents to remain alert and prepared during calamities. Check the surroundings of your home and monitor weather updates from authorized agencies,” the statement said.
Disaster response teams were deployed to conduct preemptive evacuations, road clearing, and close coordination with local disaster authorities.
According to 10ID, 11 landslides and 53 flooding incidents were recorded across Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Agusan del Sur, and Surigao del Sur.
Nine landslide-affected areas have been cleared, restoring mobility and ensuring the delivery of assistance. Two areas remain partially passable, with clearing operations ongoing.
The 10ID reported that 1,139 individuals are currently sheltered in designated evacuation centers within their area of responsibility.
The Army’s mobilized on Friday its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) units in response to continuous heavy rainfall affecting parts of Davao Region.
Demonstrating operational readiness and quick response capability, the 10ID immediately deployed Disaster Response Teams across its area of operations to conduct preemptive evacuations, road clearing, and close coordination with local disaster authorities.
A total of 11 landslide incidents and 53 flooding cases were recorded across Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Agusan del Sur, and Surigao del Sur. Nine landslide-affected areas have already been cleared by the military, restoring mobility and ensuring unhampered delivery of assistance. Only two areas remain partially passable, with clearing operations ongoing.
At present, 1,139 people are sheltered in designated evacuation centers. Soldiers were conducting preemptive evacuations and assisting local government units to ensure community safety.
The 10th Division has more than 60 Disaster Response Teams on standby, supported by mobility and medical evacuation assets, enabling sustained and rapid deployment as needed.
Maj. Gen. Alvin Luzon, 10th ID commander, assured the public that all units remain on high alert.
“Our Agila Troopers are fully prepared and proactively deployed to protect lives and assist affected communities. We continue to work closely with our local government partners to ensure swift response and sustained humanitarian support. The safety of our people remains our top priority,” he said.
