Marilaque Highway Section Closed Due to Massive Landslide
A massive landslide in Baras, Rizal, caused by continuous rains from the Southwest Monsoon, has shut down a section of the Marilaque Highway for approximately 12 hours. The several-kilometer road blockage prevented vehicular traffic, stranding some residents and students.
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