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Rene Punzalan
Coverage of Rene Punzalan in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck offshore near the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people, injuring over 200, collapsing buildings, and triggering a 1-meter tsunami. The quake caused significant damage in General Santos, including a deadly landslide and disruptions to infrastructure, with international support offered by the US, France, and New Zealand.