Mindanao Earthquake: Power Infrastructure Restoration Efforts Underway, Long-Term Outlook
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Mindanao Earthquake: Power Infrastructure Restoration Efforts Underway, Long-Term Outlook

Following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, the Philippine government is prioritizing power infrastructure restoration. While some areas have seen electricity return, significant damage to major power plants and transmission lines indicates a long-term recovery outlook.

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