65-year-old woman buried alive in Kabayan, Benguet landslide

Kabayan, Benguet – While sound asleep, an elderly woman was tragically buried alive by a landslide in the early hours of Monday, November 10, 2025, in Kabayan, Benguet.

According to a report from the Kabayan Municipal Information Office, the landslide struck the victim’s house in Sitio Tinaleb, Barangay Ballay, at around 3:00 a.m. that day, while she was sleeping amid the onslaught of Typhoon Uwan.

The report stated that a concerned resident notified authorities at around 3:15 a.m., but the victim’s body was recovered only at around 7:30 a.m. due to impassable road conditions.

The elderly woman, identified as Victoria P. Subli, was said to have died from a traumatic brain injury sustained during the incident. Her body is currently laid at a relative’s house.

Meanwhile, as of 5:00 p.m. on November 10, the Municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC) reported that more than 700 individuals in the town had been evacuated for their safety amid the typhoon’s continued impact.

Several infrastructures were also destroyed, including the Datuan Footbridge in Barangay Eddet, the Bisang-Beches Tramline in Barangay Duacan, the St. John the Evangelist Church in Barangay Pacso, and the Holy Family Church in Barangay Ballay.

The extent of the damage due to the Super Typhoon Uwan in other barangays in the municipality is still being verified by concerned offices.