Rappler's latest stories on Itogon Benguet
2 killed in Abra disco shootout
The incident starts from an argument between a barangay captain, who wants to close the establishment, and the bar owner
Still no suspect in P15.6-million gold heist in Itogon
Police say the suspects waited for the vehicle driven by Radito Quinto with escort Benny Canor early morning of June 10 at Sitio Bagingey, Poblacion, Itogon, Benguet
Cordillera burning: Forest fires hit parts of mountain region
Fires are reported in Itogon, La Trinidad, Baguio City, and Mount Pulag in Benguet, and in Sagada in Mountain Province
Itogon braces for Typhoon Rosita, aims to prevent repeat of tragedy
Itogon Mayor Victorio Palangdan orders preemptive evacuation, particularly in barangays previously hit by deadly landslides
DENR suspends operations vs small-scale mining in Itogon
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu says he will meet with small-scale miners of Itogon, Benguet, to discuss their future
Retrieval operations end at Itogon landslide site
A total of 94 people are confirmed dead in Itogon, Benguet, many of them from the massive landslide in Barangay Ucab
5 still missing in Itogon village as retrieval operations near endgame
At least 86 people died in Itogon, Benguet, following the onslaught of Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut)
Ifugao cries the loudest over Itogon landslide dead
Most of the 59 who died in Ucab, Itogon, because of the huge mountainslide – including the 12 missing – from 12 days ago are from Ifugao province
22 bodies left to be retrieved in Cordillera landslide sites
The Police Regional Office – Cordillera says that as of Wednesday, September 26, they have only 22 bodies left to retrieve in Benguet, as well as two in Guisad Surong in Baguio
No one found alive inside Itogon bunkhouses
The Office of Civil Defense - Cordillera says there are now 103 dead in the region, with Benguet accounting for 83 deaths and Baguio City with 13
At least 78 dead in Itogon, Benguet, after Typhoon Ompong
At least 33 others are missing, 27 of whom are from Level 070 in Barangay Ucab
Ompong death toll in Itogon, Benguet, climbs to 70
More than 30 people remain missing in the town of Itogon, many of them in the area where a huge landslide struck on September 15
Itogon: When the land of promise buried its people
A disaster had been brewing in Itogon, Benguet, long before Typhoon Ompong came
My Ucab moment
Ucab, even then, was a wasteland. There were hardly any trees and the soil was clay.
Death toll in Itogon, Benguet, now at 69
(UPDATED) Police say 44 of the fatalities are from Barangay Ucab
Itogon tragedy: Disaster response gone wrong
(UPDATED) In the days leading up to Typhoon Ompong, what could have been done to prevent the tragedy in Itogon, Benguet?
The week in photos: September 15-21, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Rescuers ordered to leave as fresh landslides threaten Itogon
From about 900 responders, only 30 are allowed now. Authorities are worried that rains for the past 2 days will bring landslides again in this Benguet town.
VLOG: When tragedy struck Itogon miners in the mountains
The search for the missing continues. But as Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut) has already left the country, people are asking: Who is to blame?
Itogon mayor to Benguet Corp: Help us look for relocation, burial sites
Itogon Mayor Victorio Palangdan says they will clear Pacalso Elementary School of evacuees by Sunday, September 23 so that students can go back to school the next day. 'Ang problema, saan natin sila dadalhin?'
Itogon mayor: Benguet Corp's fault miners were in landslide-prone area
Itogon, Benguet Mayor Victorio Palangdan says local government could not intervene because the activities were done in an area under Benguet Corporation
Rescuers of Itogon: No surrender until all bodies found
'Physically, nararamdaman namin ‘yung pagod, pero nandoon yung adrenaline, na kababayan mo ito. This is the last thing you can do for them,' says Superintendent Mario Mayames, a member of the rescue team
Itogon mayor hopes for 'miracle' in search for missing
'They declared that we are already in the stage of retrieval, but for me, God only knows who will be dead and who will be alive,' says Itogon Mayor Victorio Palangdan
DENR: Itogon landslide not caused by mining
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu says tracking accountability over the incident was 'very unique,' as land that fell on the mining site was from private land
After tragic landslide, mayor says Itogon to transition to farming
Itogon, Benguet Mayor Victorio Palangdan hopes that in 5 years, his town will no longer be dependent on mining
Itogon women trek a mountain to feed families as men dig for missing
'Tumutulong sila doon kaya kami ang umakyat dito…. Mga babae, nandito kami lahat para sa pagkain at tulong, kasi wala na sa amin,' says 30-year-old Elizabeth Coslengan
Itogon landslides: 'We still consider this a rescue operation'
'Naniniwala tayo na baka may survivor pa,' says Presidential Political Adviser Francis Tolentino
FAST FACTS: What to know about Itogon, Benguet
Itogon, a mining town in Benguet, suffers a massive landslide in the wake of Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut)
Why mine despite landslide scare? 'Doon lang kami umaasa'
The government has halted small-scale mining operations in the Cordillera Administrative Region but has yet to provide alternative livelihood to the miners
IN PHOTOS: The Itogon mining community before and after Ompong
Typhoon Ompong destroyed the homes of a mining community and left dozens dead or missing
46 bodies recovered from Benguet landslides
(UPDATED) As of September 19, at least 60 remained missing
In Itogon, sister volunteers to dig beneath the soil to look for brother
Benylyn Gumuwang still believes her brother Harvey will come home alive, even if officials or other miners say he is most likely gone
PNP SAF joins search mission for victims of Benguet landslides
(UPDATED) Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde also says cops will now focus on maintaining law and order in affected areas, and supporting relief and rehabilitation efforts
4 private miners killed in Benguet in past week
One dies from being buried alive inside the mine while 3 die from gas poisoning in a separate incident
Help needed for 100 children displaced by Benguet orphanage fire
The Bethesda Children’s Home is a Christian run orphanage that has operated in Itogon Benguet for 68 years
