Race against time: 2 men trapped in Zamboanga Sur flooded mining tunnel

Inquirer.net - Oct 3, 2026

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Authorities on Saturday continue to race against time for two men trapped by floods at a mining tunnel in Barangay Dilud of Dumingag town, Zamboanga del Sur since Wednesday, Sept. 30. Responders have launched search and rescue operations for the duo at the abandoned mining tunnel. As of Saturday

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