MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - Two people died and five others were injured in a landslide in northern Philippines on Tuesday, police said.

Philippine National Police Spokesman, Senior Superintendent Agrimero Cruz Jr., said that a landslide occurred at Mount Balimpuyo, Upper Cristobal, Tabacuhan Road in Sta. Rita village, Olongapo City in Zambales province at around 9 a.m. due to continuous rainfall.

"As a result, five people were injured while two others dead on arrival at James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital," he said.