A man walks past a collapsed school building of the Matanao National High School after an earthquake in Matanao, Davao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo)
MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook Mindanao last week has risen to 65, as of 6 a.m. on Monday, June 15, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) deputy administrator Raffy Alejandro said in a press briefing.
He noted that most of the deaths were due to earthquake-induced landslides and fallen debris.
Meanwhile, 36 people were reported missing, and 1,400 were reported injured from the earthquake in the Davao Region and Soccsksargen, Alejandro added.
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The people reported to be missing were likewise due to earthquake-induced landslides, he further noted.
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Asked whether there were still any signs of life among the locations of the reported missing persons, Alejandro pointed to Jose Abad Santos town in Davao Occidental.
“One of the areas there, I think, the team has already pulled out or called off the search and rescue because it’s immense. It was a mountain that really came down, so it’s very hard,” he explained.
“So, we’ve rechanneled resources to other areas that need relief teams,” he added.
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck 32 kilometers southwest of Maasim, Sarangani at 7:37 a.m. on June 8, triggering multiple aftershocks across parts of Mindanao.
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As of 6 a.m. on June 15, the number of affected individuals was 624,000, or roughly 161,000 families, in 432 barangays in the regions impacted by the tremor, according to Alejandro.
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Of the 624,000 individuals affected so far, around 57,000 people were taking shelter outside evacuation centers, while 14,200 individuals were taking shelter inside 37 evacuation centers across the affected regions.
Joining the briefing through teleconferencing, OCD administrator Harold Cabreros said relief teams on the ground have begun providing food, water and temporary shelter to the affected people, particularly the hard-hit areas of Glan, Sarangani; General Santos City; and Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.
“Although, for now, we know many of their homes have been destroyed. That’s why we’re in need for additional temporary shelters like family tents, tarpaulins and so on,” Cabreros explained.
“We’re trying to find a way to add the temporary shelters that we can give out,” he added.
Alejandro also noted that the value of the damage on public and private infrastructures has reached P1.13 billion so far.
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“Our response and relief operations are continuous alongside all government agencies,” he added. /mr /das
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Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 89Objective 9510 days agoPhilippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that over 3,000 aftershocks have been recorded following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in southern Mindanao. The aftershocks ranged in magnitude from 1.2 to 6.4, with 790 plotted and 61 felt. The original earthquake struck 32 km southwest of Maasim, Sarangani, on Monday. The death toll from the earthquake has risen to 47.
Bias read (Center): The article reports factual data provided by Phivolcs regarding the number and magnitude of aftershocks following an earthquake. It includes information on the death toll from the event but does not present any biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing. The content is purely informative
Official sources cited
- government Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)
- government Office of Civil Defense
GMA News OnlineIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 946 days agoThe National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that the death toll from the recent earthquake in Mindanao has reached 65, with 176,000 families affected.
Bias read (Center): The article reports factual data provided by an official source (NDRRMC) without editorializing, framing, or bias. The content focuses on disaster impact statistics and does not involve political commentary or controversy.
Official sources cited
- government National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
GMA News OnlineIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 9411 days ago Mindanao earthquake death toll rises to 53 — BFPThe Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported that the death toll from the recent earthquake in Mindanao has risen to 53.
Bias read (Center): The article reports a factual update on the death toll from an earthquake with no apparent framing or slant. The subject matter is not politically charged, and the report appears neutral.
Official sources cited
- government Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
GMA News OnlineIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 9411 days ago Mindanao earthquake reported death toll now 45 —NDRRMCThe National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has confirmed that the death toll from the recent earthquake in Mindanao has risen to 45.
Bias read (Center): The article reports a factual update on the death toll from an earthquake, with no apparent framing or slant. It cites the NDRRMC, an official source, without additional commentary or emphasis that would indicate a particular ideological leaning.
Official sources cited
- government National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
GMA News OnlineIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 9413 days ago Death toll in magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao climbs to 19 —OCDThe death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao has risen to 19, according to the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD).
Bias read (Center): The article reports a factual update on the death toll from an earthquake with no apparent framing, editorializing, or biased language. The subject matter is not politically charged.
Official sources cited
- government Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 88Objective 898 days ago Mindanao earthquake death toll revised down to 46 after validationThe National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has updated the death toll from a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Southern and Central Mindanao to 46, down from the previous figure of 55. According to the latest situational report, 688 people have been injured and 38 remain missing. The numbers reflect a revision of earlier reports which indicated higher casualties.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual updates on the revised casualty figures without apparent ideological framing. It focuses on official data provided by the NDRRMC and does not include subjective commentary or biased language.
Official sources cited
- government National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 893 days ago Mindanao quake death toll climbs to 78; 1.5 million affectedThe death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao has risen to 78, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Of these, 57 fatalities were recorded in Region XII, including 33 in Sarangani and 24 in South Cotabato, while Region XI reported 21 deaths, with 20 from Davao Occidental and one from Davao del Sur. The increase in the death toll was attributed to the retrieval of seven additional bodies and the confirmation of three previously listed as missing.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual updates on the death toll and regional breakdown of casualties following an earthquake. It cites official sources such as the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and includes quotes from Diego Mariano, an Information Officer from the Officeof
Official sources cited
- government National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
- government Office of Civil Defense (OCD)
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 896 days ago Mindanao earthquake death toll rises to 65, says OCDThe death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines, has increased to 65, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). Most fatalities resulted from landslides and falling debris. There are 36 people reported missing and 1,400 injured. Search efforts have been redirected due to challenging terrain in some affected areas.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual updates on the earthquake's impact, including casualty numbers and rescue operations. It does not exhibit ideological framing, loaded language, or biased sourcing. The content focuses on disaster response and is neutral in tone.
Official sources cited
- government Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Press Briefing
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