The September 20 landslide, which was triggered by days of heavy rain, also injures at least 10 people

MANILA, Philippines – The huge landslide in Naga City, Cebu, has left at least 56 dead, the police said on Tuesday, September 25, or 5 days after the disaster. In its latest update on Tuesday, the Naga City Police Station said the figure rose from the 49 deaths reported on Monday, September 24. The police said the September 20 landslide, which was triggered by days of heavy rain, "completely covered" more or less 24 houses in barangays Tinaan and Naalad in Naga City. CEBU CITY – The National Hous­ing Authority has committed to fund the housing program for families displaced by the massive landslide in Naga City, Cebu. Following the deadly incident, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu suspended quarrying in the regions of Ilocos, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol, Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Davao, and Caraga. The landslide in Naga City came just 5 days after the massive landslide in the mining town of Itogon, Benguet, which was triggered by Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut). The landslide in Itogon left at least 42 people dead. – Rappler.com

Read more stories from Rappler's coverage of the Naga, Cebu landslide:
• Twin tragedies: How Itogon and Naga landslides are alike
The death toll of the landslide in Cebu, Philippines rises to 53.