Rafaelito Alejandro
Coverage of Rafaelito Alejandro in the Nexus archive.
- 32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 37 people, displacing over 32,000, and damaging thousands of buildings. The quake caused landslides, building collapses, and tsunami waves up to 1.4 meters, with significant impact in General Santos and Sarangani province. Over 500 were injured, and the international airport in General Santos remained closed, disrupting flights and requiring school building assessments.
- 20,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 37 people, displacing over 20,000, and damaging infrastructure including 2,000 houses and 117 government buildings. The quake triggered landslides, building collapses, and minor tsunami waves, with most fatalities reported in General Santos and Sarangani province.