Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Rocks Southern Philippines, Reports 45 Deaths, Significant Infrastructure Damage
A Magnitude 7.8 earthquake striking southern Philippines has resulted in 45 reported deaths, 630 injuries, and 17 missing persons as of Wednesday noon. The most severe impacts are concentrated in General Santos City, Davao Occidental, and Sarangani, with infrastructure damage estimated at approximately ₱562.8 million.
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