Hundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has struck the southern Philippines, resulting in at least 37 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Emergency responders are working to reach affected areas as officials warn that the death toll may rise due to widespread infrastructure damage.
Why it matters
The disaster has caused significant humanitarian impact and highlights the vulnerability of the region to seismic activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Joel Guinto and Virma Simonette Rivera , Manila Ground shakes as schoolchildren take cover in Philippines quake Hundreds of aftershocks have jolted southern Philippines after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake left dozens of people dead and hundreds more injured.
Factual reporting on a natural disaster with no political or subjective framing.
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