{
  "id": 444427,
  "title": "Philippines floods and landslides leave at least 12 dead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/philippines-floods-and-landslides-leave-at-least-12-dead",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T06:30:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/10/philippines-floods-and-landslides-leave-at-least-12-dead/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Floods and landslides have claimed at least 12 lives in the Philippines, with eight people still missing, according to authorities. The devastating impact has affected over half a million individuals in 33 provinces, as the southwest monsoon, intensified by two tropical cyclones, continues to wreak havoc. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported extensive damage to homes and infrastructure in the affected areas.\n\nIn the mountainous city of Baguio on the main island of Luzon, four people lost their lives and six others remain unaccounted for after a landslide engulfed several houses. The city's public information office reported the incident on Facebook and informed that a dozen additional landslide incidents have been documented in Baguio City amid the ongoing heavy rainfall. As of now, around 150 rescuers are working in shifts to conduct search and rescue operations, the council added.\n\nIn response to the widespread flooding, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered government employees to work from home, while officials were directed to implement alternative learning modes for schools in Metro Manila and more than a dozen provinces. The heavy rains have caused significant flooding of towns and major roads across the country.",
  "summary": "Landslides and floods caused by non-stop monsoon rains have killed at least 12 people in the Philippines, while eight more are missing, authorities said. More than half a million people in 33 provinces have been affected by the southwest monsoon that’s been enhanced by two tropical cyclones, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. The agency also reported…",
  "key_points": [
    "At least 12 people dead, 8 still missing in Philippines floods",
    "Over 500,000 affected in 33 provinces by southwest monsoon",
    "150 rescuers conduct search and rescue operations in Baguio City"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Philippine government's response to widespread flooding, including work-from-home arrangements and alternative learning modes, aims to mitigate the impact on daily life, but thousands remain displaced and unaccounted for.",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Philippines floods and landslides leave at least 12 dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/philippines-floods-and-landslides-leave-at-least-12-dead-447639",
        "published": "2026-08-10T06:30:49.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}