Family of 3 die in landslide triggered by ‘Usman’ in Albay
MANILA, Philippines — A landslide triggered by rain spawned by Tropical Depression “Usman” killed a couple and their son in Legazpi City in Albay province.
Initial information from the Bicol Region police identified the victims as Mauro and Mia Lorete and their three-year-old son as Marco Alegre.
Police said a landslide fell on the family’s house in Barangay Francisco as heavy rain poured.
Authorities responded and launched a rescue operation but found the victims already dead at about 4 a.m. on Saturday. /cbb
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