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Search, rescue, and retrieval operations continue in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao

Death toll from 7.8 earthquake in southern Philippines rises to 41

GENERAL SANTOS, PHILIPPINES - JUNE 9: Rescuers conduct search operations at a partially collapsed shopping center where at least two people are trapped, following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the Southern Philippines, in General Santos city, Philippines, on June 9, 2026. The most powerful earthquake to hit the Southeast Asian country this year has so far taken 47 lives, injured hundreds, and damaged countless structures in Southern Philippines. (Photo by Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images) Source: Anadolu / Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD), says the main focus and efforts are in Sarangani and General Santos City, South Cotabato, near the epicentre.


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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD), says the main focus and efforts are in Sarangani and General Santos City, South Cotabato, near the epicentre.


Key Points

  • Latest report says there are 31 missing,688 injured and 47 dead (Office of Civil Defense) while, Bureau of Fire Protection says there are 63 people dead.
  • National Government continues to send medical and food supplies continue
  • In separate messages, Australia, Japan, China, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, New Zealand, Ukraine, Israel and the United States have all sent their condolences and assurances of support.
  • In other news:
  • This week, the Senate was put under heightened alert due to several threats in the Upper House.
  • Suggestions of power-sharing between tow Senate Presidents was rejected by acting Senate President Pro-tempore Sherwin Gatchallian

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