7.8-Magnitude Quake Rocks Southern Philippines: 55 Dead, Many Missing
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, killing at least 55 people and leaving dozens missing. The tremor caused widespread damage in General Santos City and parts of Sarangani province, toppling buildings and triggering landslides. Rescue teams are racing against time to reach isolated communities, but continuing aftershocks, unstable structures and blocked roads have hampered operations. Thousands of residents have been displaced and are sheltering in evacuation centres where aid agencies are distributing food, water and medical supplies. The government has declared states of calamity in the worst-hit areas to speed up relief efforts. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has pledged full support for recovery and rehabilitation, while the national volcanology institute warns residents to stay clear of damaged buildings amid ongoing aftershocks.
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