By Liza Soriano

MANILA — Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda introduced a resolution on Wednesday (21 Feb 2024) calling for a Senate investigation into the landslide that occurred in Maco, Davao de Oro, resulting in the loss of nearly 100 lives.

In Senate Resolution No. 930, Legarda emphasized the need for the relevant Senate committee to probe the tragic event that unfolded in Barangay Masara on February 6.

The resolution underscores that the area had been designated as a “No Build Zone” by the local government, following reports from the Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau indicating the fragility of the soil and its location atop the Philippine fault line.

Notably, similar landslides had occurred in the area in 2007 and 2008.

Legarda stressed that the proposed hearing aims to ascertain any lapses on the part of concerned agencies that may have contributed to the disaster.

Prior to this, Representative Erwin Tulfo had also called for an investigation into the incident.

(El Amigo/MNM)