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The death toll from the Binaliw landfill landslide in Cebu City reached 25 as of January 15, 2026. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured affected families of continued government support and expressed condolences during a ceremony for a methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources issued a cease-and-desist order against the landfill operator. Search and rescue operations are ongoing amid challenging conditions, with 18 individuals hospitalized and 11 still missing. A day of mourning is set for January 16, 2026, and a state of calamity has been declared.