85 bodies recovered in Davao de Oro landslide —LGU

A total of 85 bodies including body parts have been recovered from the landslide in Maco, Davao de Oro, the municipal government said.

In an update on Wednesday evening, the Maco government said 38 people are still missing. 

At least 32 injured people have been rescued from the landslide.

The operations in the landslide have already transitioned from search, rescue, and retrieval to search and retrieval. 

On February 6, the landslide hit around four barangays, burying some houses, a barangay hall, and the terminal of a bus company. 

A child survivor was recovered from the rubble two days after the landslide on February 9. The three-year-old girl received medical attention at the hospital and is in stable condition.

Two United States Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130J Hercules aircraft on Monday were used to help in the delivery of supplies to the landslide victims.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said it has deployed its search and rescue personnel and assets for humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations in Davao and Caraga regions.

The Air Force deployed its 505th Search and Rescue Group, 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing, and the 220th Airlift Wing— with six helicopters, one C-130, and one C-295 aircraft.

Also, the Navy deployed BRP Davao Del Sur (LD 602) and the Marine Battalion Landing Team 9.

Meanwhile, the Army deployed its 10th Infantry Division; 701st, 402nd, and 1001st Infantry Brigades; the 66th, 67th, 25th and 60th Infantry Battalions, and the 534th and 525th Engineer Construction Battalions.

"It is without doubt that our troops are ready to go beyond the call of duty to deliver aid wherever and whenever it is needed. I am proud of every soldier, airman, sailor, and marine for their commitment and sacrifice in these trying times," AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said. 

—Joviland Rita/ VAL, GMA Integrated News