Landslide Threatens 54 Homes and School in Sarangani
An aerial view shows extensive landslides along a ridge in Sitio Alyeng, Barangay Sapu Masla, Malapatan, Sarangani. (Photo courtesy of OCD XII)
MALAPATAN, Sarangani (MindaNews / 8 August 2026) – A massive landslide behind a school in Sitio Alyeng, Barangay Sapu Masla has prompted authorities to recommend relocating 54 households and the Alyeng Indigenous Peoples (IP) School to a safer area.
The landslide was documented via drone footage during a post-disaster assessment by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Department of Education, Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), and the Malapatan Municipal Engineering Office. The team verified reported damage to the Alyeng IP School and identified active landslides along a ridge east of the sitio.
The landslides were linked to the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake in June and worsened by monsoon rains from Severe Tropical Storm Inday and Typhoon Kiyapo. Tension cracks were found crossing school grounds and nearby areas, indicating ground movement and posing further landslide risks.
Authorities recommended relocating the affected community and school to ensure safety. An estimated 54 houses and the school are at risk. The OCD XII shared the assessment findings on Facebook on August 8, 2026. (Justine Paul Paraz/MindaNews)
