Marcos promises aid, accountability after Cebu landfill collapse

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday assured the relatives of the victims of the Binaliw landfill collapse in Cebu City that responsible parties would be held accountable and that all necessary assistance would be provided. The incident resulted in 20 fatalities, and at least 54 individuals were affected as of Wednesday. READ: Death toll climbs after trash site collapse buries dozens in Cebu “Please be assured that the government is taking all necessary measures to ensure safety, transparency, accountability, and compassionate assistance,” Marcos said at the opening of his speech at an event in Balamban, Cebu. “Burial support […]... Keep on reading: Marcos promises aid, accountability after Cebu landfill collapse