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Deadly Landslide in Philippines
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A landslide in southern Philippines has resulted in a 68-person death toll, with the search for survivors shifting focus to retrieval. The disaster occurred near a gold mine in Maco town, Davao de Oro province, burying homes and vehicles. The United States has provided $1.25 million in humanitarian aid and offered C-130 cargo planes for delivering food packs.
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How can communities in high-risk areas effectively prepare for and respond to natural disasters like landslides?
How might the economic impact of the landslide on affected communities and the gold mining industry be assessed and mitigated?
What measures can be taken to improve infrastructure and safety standards to prevent future landslide incidents?
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