Death Toll from Philippines Typhoon and Landslide Rises to 26

Latest News on the Philippines Typhoon and Mudslide Disaster

The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation announced on Sunday that the search and rescue operations for the mudslide incident in Baguio City have been completed. The authorities have confirmed the fatality numbers, resulting in 10 deaths. Meanwhile, the Philippine National Bureau of Investigation also released the total number of fatalities caused by the nationwide disaster triggered by the typhoon and heavy rains, which reached 26.

Located in the Philippines, a country consisting of over 7,000 islands, Baguio City, home to over 400,000 people, is known as the summer capital of the Philippines due to its cooler climate compared to the lowlands. With an average elevation of 1,500 meters, Baguio City falls within the warm coniferous forest ecoregion of Luzon Island. Its climate is suitable for the growth of typical coniferous plants, hence its other nickname, the "City of Pines."

The history of Baguio City dates back to 1897, when it was established by the Americans in Kagawad, a small village, as a mountain lodge. It later developed into the Philippines' only mountain lodge. The city is classified as the highest level of city in the Philippines, occupying an area of 40 hectares, with a high population density. It is the province's largest city and the seat of the provincial government, but since it was converted into a chartered city in 1916, it has had no affiliation with the provincial government.