General Santos city
Coverage of General Santos city in the Nexus archive.
- Chinese-Filipino groups downplay Sinophobia over earthquake aid in Philippines
Chinese-Filipino business groups have sent aid to earthquake victims in the southern Philippines, maintaining their tradition of disaster relief amid strained Manila-Beijing relations. Local officials in General Santos City, one of the hardest-hit areas, stated politics has not interfered with recovery efforts following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake on June 8.
- Photos of the Week: Basilica Blessing, Tree Tunnel, Parrot Prediction
The article highlights diverse global events captured in weekly photos, including the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ at Barcelona's Sagrada Família by Pope Leo XIV, and a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines. Other notable events include an Ebola-related burial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a security drill for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.
- A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and a tsunami warning
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines near General Santos city on Mindanao, causing building damage, power outages, and triggering a tsunami warning for regional coasts. Authorities warned of potential tsunami waves up to 3 meters in the Philippines and smaller waves in neighboring countries, though no immediate casualties were reported.
- 7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes part of southern Philippines — tsunami possible for some coasts
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck 8 miles southwest of General Santos city in southern Philippines, with potential tsunami waves up to 10 feet high for coastal areas.
- 7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes part of southern Philippines. Tsunami possible for some coasts
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines near General Santos City, triggering tsunami warnings for regional coasts. Authorities urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground, with potential tsunami waves up to 3 meters in the Philippines and smaller waves in neighboring regions.
- 7.8 magnitude quake hits southern Philippines; tsunami risk for some coasts
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near General Santos City on Mindanao, Philippines, with a tsunami risk for some coastal areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported the epicenter was 8 miles from General Santos City.
- 7.8 magnitude quake hits southern Philippines; tsunami risk for some coasts
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines near General Santos City on Mindanao, with a tsunami risk for some coastal areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology identified the epicenter's location.
- Powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocks the Philippines
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines off the coast of General Santos City near Sarangani Bay on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The extent of damage and whether anyone was killed remains unclear.