Filipino mayor begs for helicopters to fly food to ‘very hungry’ quake survivors
The mayor of Glan, a town in the Philippines' Sarangani province, has requested helicopter assistance to deliver food and supplies to residents isolated by landslides caused by a recent 7.8-magnitude earthquake. The quake, which occurred offshore near Sarangani, resulted in at least 47 deaths, 688 injuries, and 31 missing individuals. Over 45,000 people have been displaced, with many remaining in emergency shelters due to damage to over 12,600 homes. Officials noted that power has not yet been restored in the area, and 10 out of 31 villages in Glan remain inaccessible.
The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded on Thursday for helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages.
The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake , one of the strongest to hit the archipelago in half a century, struck on Monday off the southern province of Sarangani and has left at least 47 people dead and 688 injured, with 31 still missing.
More than 45,000 people remained displaced, about half in emergency shelters, after the quake damaged more than 12,600 houses in farming towns and cities. Many were still too traumatised to return home due to aftershocks, provincial officials said.
Sarangani reported 20 dead from the quake, the highest toll from the affected provinces, mostly due to a landslide that buried houses in the coastal town of Glan, according to the government’s Office of Civil Defence, which deals with major disasters.
People living on the mountainside carry their belongings as they evacuate after a landslide following the magnitude 7.8 quake in Barangay Kapatan, Glan on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Glan Mayor Victor James Yap said power had not been restored to his province and 10 of 31 villages in his town of more than 100,000 people remained inaccessible, mostly due to landslides. He asked the government to immediately deploy air force helicopters to deliver food and other aid to the stricken areas.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on June 8, causing significant damage and loss of life. The quake led to 'coastal uplift,' altering the shoreline and exposing previously submerged coral. Local resident Arsenio Butil Jnr witnessed the transformation firsthand. The event was caused by movement along the Cotabato Trench and resulted in landslides and building collapses.
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organisation Corals are exposed after coastal uplift following an earthquake along the Pangyan Marine Sanctuary in Glan, Sarangani, on June 8.
South China Morning PostParty-alignedCenter5 days ago
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Mindanao in the Philippines, killing at least 68 people and damaging nearly 68,000 homes. The disaster highlighted weaknesses in infrastructure and governance, with reports indicating years of inadequate enforcement and political neglect. Survivors like Roldan Dante described personal losses and trauma.
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A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mindanao in the Philippines, killing at least 61 people and leaving 40 others missing. The Philippine environment department reported that the quake caused coastal uplift, raising the seabed by up to two meters and exposing coral reefs, which harmed marine life.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a natural disaster with clear scientific and environmental implications. It provides factual information without apparent ideological framing, focusing on the physical effects of the earthquake and its impact on marine ecosystems. No political commentary or biased language is
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government Philippine Environment Department Statement
South China Morning PostParty-alignedCenter10 days ago
The mayor of Glan, a town in the Philippines' Sarangani province, has requested helicopter assistance to deliver food and supplies to residents isolated by landslides caused by a recent 7.8-magnitude earthquake. The quake, which occurred offshore near Sarangani, resulted in at least 47 deaths, 688 injuries, and 31 missing individuals. Over 45,000 people have been displaced, with many remaining in emergency shelters due to damage to over 12,600 homes. Officials noted that power has not yet been restored in the area, and 10 out of 31 villages in Glan remain inaccessible.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information regarding the earthquake's impact, casualties, displacement figures, and the mayor's request for aid without apparent ideological framing or biased language. It focuses on the humanitarian situation and does not take a stance on political issues.
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government Office of Civil Defence
press release Reuters
South China Morning PostParty-alignedCenter12 days ago
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, resulting in at least 35 deaths and over 200 injuries. The quake caused significant damage, including collapsed buildings and landslides, prompting residents to flee.
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government Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
South China Morning PostParty-alignedCenter12 days ago
Rescuers searched through the rubble of a collapsed building in General Santos, Philippines, following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 37 people and injured hundreds. Two survivors were rescued from the building, while a third person was found dead. A fifth individual remains missing. The earthquake occurred approximately 20 km offshore from Sarangani province and was felt across Mindanao and parts of Indonesia. Officials expressed hope that the death toll would not increase further.
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government Regional fire officer Edgar Tanawan
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organisationCorals are exposed after coastal uplift following an earthquake along the Pangyan Marine Sanctuary in Glan, Sarangani, on June 8.
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