"Philippines Landslide Death Toll Rises to 68, Girl Found Alive After 60 Hours"

The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 68, with 51 people still missing as officials fear time is running out to find more survivors. Rescue efforts have been ongoing for nearly a week, with hundreds of rescuers using various methods to search for those buried in the landslide. The area to be searched is about 50 meters deep, and authorities plan to shift their focus from search and rescue to search and retrieval. Landslides are a common hazard in the Philippines due to its mountainous terrain, heavy rainfall, and widespread deforestation. The United States is providing $1.25m in humanitarian aid to the affected communities.