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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, causing landslides, at least 47 deaths, and displacing over 45,000 people. Glan Mayor Victor James Yap requested helicopter airlifts to deliver food to isolated villages, as power and access remain disrupted.

The mayor of a southern Philippine town devastated by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake is pleading for helicopters to deliver food to landslide-isolated villages. The quake, one of the strongest in the archipelago in half a century, has killed at least 47 people, injured 688, and displaced over 45,000 residents.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, causing landslides and isolating villages. The mayor of General Santos urgently requested helicopter airlifts of food and aid to address hunger in affected areas, with at least 47 deaths, 688 injuries, and over 45,000 displaced people reported.

The mayor of Glan in the Philippines is requesting helicopters to airlift food to landslide-isolated villages following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that caused 47 deaths, injured 688, and displaced over 45,000 people. Landslides and damaged infrastructure have hindered aid delivery, with 10 of 31 villages remaining inaccessible.

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.