MANILA, Philippines – The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani on June 8 continues to leave a trail of destruction across parts of Mindanao, with rescue, retrieval, and relief operations ongoing in the hardest-hit areas.
Authorities are still validating numbers of casualties and assessing damage to homes, schools, roads, and other infrastructure.
As aftershocks persist and thousands of residents remain displaced, government agencies, local governments, and humanitarian groups are working to provide assistance to affected communities. Below are the latest developments gathered and monitored on the ground by Inquirer team:
• The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported 45 deaths, nearly 500 injured, and 17 individuals still missing following the earthquake. Most fatalities were recorded in Soccsksargen and the Davao Region.
• Over 30,000 families across Mindanao were affected.
• Residents continue to stay in evacuation centers as relief operations and damage assessments proceed in affected provinces.
• Government data showed widespread destruction to residential structures, with many homes sustaining either partial or total damage, prompting residents to stay and sleep outside their homes.
• Rescue teams remain deployed in areas where collapsed buildings and landslides were reported, particularly in parts of General Santos City and Sarangani.
• Phivolcs has warned residents to remain vigilant as aftershocks continue to be recorded following the powerful quake.
• President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited General Santos City to personally assess the damage caused by the massive quake.
• Vice President Sara Duterte visited earthquake-stricken communities in Sarangani province and General Santos where she met with victims.
• Classes in hard-hit areas remain suspended.
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