A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 37 people and causing widespread destruction. - The quake injured nearly 500 and displaced over 32,000 people.
- Landslides and building collapses caused most deaths, including 18 in Sarangani province and 13 in General Santos. - The international airport in General Santos remained closed, and thousands of school buildings need assessment.
Rescuers continue searching for survivors, and authorities warn of aftershocks. The Philippines, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is prone to such disasters.