Search for bodies ends at Philippine landslide village

The search for bodies in a central Philippine village entombed by a landslide officially ended today, with a commemorative ceremony scheduled to provide closure to the tragedy.

The search for bodies in a central Philippine village entombed by a landslide officially ended today, with a commemorative ceremony scheduled to provide closure to the tragedy.

Provincial Governor Rosette Lerias said the 750-acre wasteland that was the village of Guinsaugon will be turned into a sanctuary where no new construction will be allowed due to safety and sanitation concerns.

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