AP provides comprehensive coverage of earthquakes in all formats

When a 7.8-magnitude earthquake — one of the strongest to hit the Philippines in decades — struck the southern province of Sarangani, the AP’s Manila bureau quickly launched a coordinated, multi-faceted response.

Reporter Jim Gomez led the text coverage, quickly presenting the story with updates on tsunami warnings, official statements, and reports from reliable regional sources. A long-time contact provided first-hand accounts of the earthquake’s impact, early casualty information, and key local contacts that helped AP stay ahead of competitors.

At the same time, video journalist Joel Calupitan worked with the UGC team and an AP executive producer to verify and scan dramatic eyewitness videos showing school evacuations, structural collapses and damage assessments. The verification process itself became a reporting tool, leading the team to new sources, including a local school principal whose account added depth and color to the main story.

Strong coordination between the agency’s offices in Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia ensured that regional tsunami warnings and impacts were integrated into coverage, providing broader context for global audiences. Reporting teams also overcame significant logistical challenges, including airport closures, power outages, and poor mobile phone connectivity.

Despite these challenges, Calupitan and photographer Basilio Sepe photographed the aftermath of the disaster and subsequent aftershocks, adding color and context. They also worked in close coordination with Gomez to ensure compatibility between the formats.

The judges praised the team’s quick response to breaking news in a difficult-to-reach area. The team leveraged local expertise and contacts to coordinate and deliver exceptional coverage in all formats.

For exceptional breaking news coverage in all formats, Gomez, Calubtan and Sebi won this week’s Best of AP award — the top winner.

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