Dossier
Ressa Mia Tactaquin-Betoya
Coverage of Ressa Mia Tactaquin-Betoya in the Nexus archive.
- Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines killed 45 people, displaced over 25,000, and caused widespread damage to infrastructure, including the General Santos international airport. Aftershocks exceeding 6.4 magnitude continue to hinder recovery efforts, with rescuers evacuating a partially collapsed grocery store during a strong tremor.
- Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mindanao in the Philippines, killing 45 people, displacing over 25,000, and damaging infrastructure. Aftershocks, including one up to 6.4 magnitude, continue to hinder rescue efforts and destabilize collapsed buildings like a grocery store in General Santos.