WORLDJun 8 · 14:48 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWSAgence France-Presse

Major quake off Philippines kills at least 31, dozen still missing

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines killed at least 31 people, injured 134, and triggered tsunami warnings. Landslides and aftershocks worsened the situation, with rescue efforts ongoing in General Santos and Sarangani province.

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PhilippinesplaceGeneral SantosplaceSarangani provinceplaceRene PunzalanpersonJollibeeorganizationPacific Tsunami Warning CenterorganizationFerdinand Marcosperson

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