A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people and injuring over 200. The quake triggered a tsunami with waves up to 1 meter high and caused widespread building collapses.
- At least 35 dead, over 200 injured, mostly from collapsed buildings and a landslide. - A 1-meter tsunami hit coastal areas; smaller waves reached Indonesia, Palau, and Japan.
- General Santos city was hardest hit; airport closed and 17 flights canceled. - President Marcos ordered disaster response; international aid offered by US, France, Japan, and New Zealand.
The quake was the strongest in the Philippines this year, occurring off Mindanao island. Authorities warned of aftershocks and urged caution around damaged structures.