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Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 46 as rescue efforts continue

Rescuers in the southern Philippines pulled a body from the rubble of a collapsed supermarket on Wednesday, as the death toll from a major earthquake climbed to 46. The national disaster agency raised the death toll to 45 on Wednesday, while the number of people missing jumped dramatically from four…

The Economic Times

Philippines minister to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon

MANILA — Philippine foreign minister Ma Theresa Lazaro said on Wednesday that ‌she intends to meet ethnic groups from Myanmar in the coming days to learn about the situation and seek solutions.

Bangkok Post

Tens of thousands displaced by Philippine earthquake

The strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines in 50 years has left a trail of destruction, killing at least 45 people and displacing more than 32,000.

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How can we make buildings more resilient before – and after – earthquakes? We put one solution to the test

This week’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines came with scenes familiar to New Zealanders: collapsed buildings, shattered facades and streets strewn with rubble.

The Conversation

Powerful Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Fears in the Philippines: Is the Country Still at Risk?

Powerful Philippines quake sparks tsunami fears, forcing evacuations as authorities monitor coastal risks and assess possible wave threats.

International Business Times UK

Drone footage shows devastating damage after deadly Philippines earthquake

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Philippines proverb of the day: “True love is not measured by time, but by the depth of understanding, trust, and…” Why true love goes beyond time, rooted in trust and sacrifice

Philippines proverb of the day: A Filipino proverb reveals that genuine love transcends time. It emphasizes deep understanding, unwavering trust, and selfless sacrifice as the true measures of affection. Modern relationships often focus on duration, but this wisdom highlights the importance of emotional depth and commitment. It encourages valuing quality…

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The Philippines protests China's floating 'structure' on the disputed South China Sea shoal

The Philippines has protested China’s deployment of what Manila describes as a floating “structure” with personnel on a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, fearing it could be a part of Beijing’s effort to turn the uninhabited atoll into an island base

The Independent UK

35 dead, building destroyed, thousands affected: How the Philippines earthquake left a trail of destruction

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, claiming 35 lives and injuring over 200, primarily due to building collapses. While a tsunami warning was issued, damage was minimal. Thousands of homes and public buildings are affected, with school reopenings delayed pending safety evaluations. International aid is being mobilized…

The Times of India

Aerial footage shows devastation following deadly Philippines earthquake

Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a powerful and deadly earthquake in the Philippines.

The Independent UK

Philippines earthquake: Residents clear debris amid concerns over aftershocks

The Philippines is assessing the impact of a powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June. Residents are clearing debris while hospitals continue operating outdoors amid concerns over aftershocks.

Euronews

32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday. At least 37 people died and over 32,000 were displaced. Rescuers are searching collapsed buildings for survivors. The quake caused widespread destruction, damaging thousands of homes and government facilities. Flights were cancelled and schools remain closed pending safety assessments.

The Economic Times

Around 20,000 people displaced by Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37

The Philippines is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the ocean.

Euronews

At least 37 dead as Philippines hit by strongest earthquake in half a century

Scale of damage beginning to emerge as close to 500 people reported injured

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Outdoor hospitals, cut-off communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines - Doctors treated patients in tents set up under a scorching Philippine sun on Tuesday - including helping a young mother give birth - as the death toll from a major earthquake that collapsed buildings and sparked tsunami warnings topped 40.

The Independent UK

20,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37

Rescuers are searching ruined buildings in the southern Philippines to ensure no one was still trapped a day after the strongest earthquake to hit the country in a half-century killed at least 37 people and displaced more than 20,000

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Race to reach trapped after powerful Philippines quake

Two people have been pulled alive from rubble in the Philippines as rescuers scramble to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that killed at least 37 people.

The Independent UK

Children flee as school shelter collapses during deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Philippines

New video from the Philippines shows children fleeing as a shelter at their elementary school collapses during a 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

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The Independent UK

Watch: Fast food restaurant collapses as 7.8 earthquake hits Philippines

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning (8 June), killing 16 and injuring 200 people.

The Independent UK

A list of deadly earthquakes in the Philippines

The Philippines, located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries

International Business Times UK

How Many Died in the Philippines Earthquake: Police Confirm 19 Fatalities

A magnitude-7.8 earthquake in the Philippines has killed at least 19 people and injured more than 130 in Mindanao, collapsing buildings and prompting tsunami alerts.

The Independent UK

Mapped: Philippines regions hit hardest by 7.8-magnitude earthquake that left 32 dead

General Santos city bears brunt as buildings collapse and critical infrastructure sustains damage

The Independent UK

Is it safe to visit Japan? Latest advice after earthquake strikes near the Philippines

Tsunami warnings have now been downgraded in Japan following the earthquake

Bangkok Post

Tsunami waves arrive in Japan after M7.8 quake off Philippines

Tsunami waves arrived in Okinawa and other parts of Japan on Monday after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck off the southern Philippines, according to Japanese and US authorities.

The Independent UK

Philippines earthquake death toll rises as landslides triggered and buildings collapse

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