Key insights
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Officials continued rescue operations despite low survival expectations: A local fire official said it was unlikely people would still be alive three days after the collapse, while Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival said signs of life were detected and officials remained in rescue mode.
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Government actions included suspension and compliance requirements for the operator: Environment authorities ordered Prime Integrated Waste Solutions, Inc. to suspend activities and submit a compliance plan within 90 days, and said an investigation would be conducted to hold responsible parties to account.
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Lawmakers called for broader reviews beyond the immediate incident: Lawmaker statements called for reviews of the country’s waste management system and the working conditions of waste workers.
Takeaways
Rescue efforts continued at the Binaliw landfill site as authorities investigated the collapse and enforced a suspension order on the operator.
Topics
Investigations Law & Public Safety Public Safety Accidents & Fires