Live Updates: 7.8 magnitude Mindanao earthquake

Live Updates: 7.8 magnitude Mindanao earthquake

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani province on Monday morning, June 8, shaking many parts of Mindanao and prompting a tsunami warning to be issued.

The earthquake caused damage to infrastructure, prompted evacuations and suspended studies.

Bookmark this page for the latest news in the aftermath of the earthquake, including the situation in affected areas, the government response, and relief efforts.

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12 hours ago

Davao Convention and Trade Center statement after the fire

The Davao Convention and Trade Center in Davao City expressed gratitude that all its team members were safe after the building was destroyed by a fire caused by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Sarangani Coast on Monday.

“We also want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to the Fire Protection Bureau, Davao Central 911, volunteer firefighters, and medical responders who rushed to the scene without hesitation,” she said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, June 9.

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15 hours ago

WHO stands ready to support the Ministry of Health’s response

The World Health Organization expressed its readiness to support the disaster response in Mindanao, in coordination with the Ministry of Health.

“Our WHO country office in the Philippines, located alongside the Department of Health (Philippines) led by Secretary Ted Herbosa, stands ready to support the evolving government-led response – as are other UN partners and civil society organizations,” Dr. Saya Mao Bukkala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, said in a post.

Bukkala also offered his condolences to the families of those who died in the earthquake.

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16 hours ago

Ministry of Energy: More than 157,000 consumers are without electricity due to the Sarangani earthquake

About 157,000 consumers were without power due to the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Sarangani on Monday, June 8, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said two power plants remained offline due to spontaneous failure as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9: the SMC Malita Coal Facility in Malita, Davao Occidental, and the Sarangani Power Company in Maasim, Sarangani. This resulted in a generation loss of approximately 832 megawatts.

Meanwhile, the Tacurong-GenSan transmission lines are currently under repair. A target date for restoration has not yet been set.

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17 hours ago

Roads and bridges in Jalan, Sarangani, have become impassable

Many roads and bridges in Glan town became impassable following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao on Monday, June 8, disrupting transportation and access to affected communities.

Residents are still facing difficulties as water supply, electricity and internet services remain unavailable in parts of the municipality more than a day after the earthquake. | Via Ray Mark Baran

Photos: Deputy Mayor James Yap Jr./Facebook

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17 hours ago

Fearing aftershocks, residents of Malapatan, Sarangani, gather in the municipal square

Residents of Malapatan, Sarangani, gathered at the municipal plaza on Monday evening, June 8, choosing to remain in an open area amid fears of aftershocks following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Mindanao that morning.

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Balut Island in Davao Occidental at 10:53 pm on Monday. | Via King Mark Baran

Photos: Malapatan Information Office

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17 hours ago

Structural damage at Labelle National Secondary School, Sarangani

Cracks and structural damage have been reported at Alabilel National High School following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao on Monday, June 8.

According to the school, 12 sections of the perimeter fence collapsed, while 10 other sections remained leaning and structurally damaged.

Meanwhile, the Mayor of Alabelle, Lilibeth Salarda, has suspended classes at all levels throughout the municipality starting Tuesday, June 9, until further notice.

Several aftershocks were still felt in parts of Sarangani and neighboring areas on Monday evening. | Via Ray Mark Baran

Photos: ANHS SAVERS

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18 hours ago

New Senate majority donates one month’s salary to earthquake response efforts

The new Senate majority led by Senate President Pro Tempore and Acting Senate President Wayne Gatchalian will donate their month’s salary to aid relief efforts for communities affected by the Mindanao earthquake.

“Although this is a small contribution, we hope that our minority colleagues will join us in this effort. After all, we are senators for all the Filipino people. This is the moment when the Senate, whatever its internal divisions, can still speak through a single act of shared compassion,” the majority said in a statement.

“What we hope to provide is not just financial assistance, but a clear message that Mindanao does not face this burden alone,” they added.

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19 hours ago

NDRRMC: At least 37 dead, 479 wounded, 4 missing

At least 37 people died, 479 others were injured, while four are still missing in the aftermath of the earthquake that rocked southern Mindanao, according to the latest update from the NDRRMC.

The following is the distribution of victims by region:

Davao Region: 4 dead, 23 injured Soxksargen: 33 dead, 456 injured, 4 missing

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