[UPDATED] A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake jolted southern Mindanao on Monday morning, June 8, 2026.  The offshore quake hit at a depth of 35 kilometres (22 miles) off the island of Mindanao, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The earthquake struck at 7:37 a.m. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in a notice that tsunami waves

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate blue ribbon committee headed by Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday resumes proceedings on the controversial flood control project scam amid the continuing leadership dispute in the chamber. The conflict stems from the Senate reorganization that installed Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate president, a move contested by allies of Sen.

COTABATO CITY — A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck parts of Mindanao on Monday morning, June 8, disrupting the opening day of classes and prompting the suspension of classes and government work in several areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake occurred at 7:37 a.m., with its epicenter located about 125

KORONADAL CITY — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday issued a tsunami warning for nine provinces in Mindanao following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck at 7:37 a.m. Phivolcs urged residents in coastal communities of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Tawi-Tawi, Sulu, Basilan, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Sultan Kudarat, and South Cotabato

MANILA, Philippines — “Destructive” intensity was felt in General Santos City after an offshore Magnitude 7.0 earthquake off Sarangani early Monday morning, according to state seismologists.  Intensity VII was felt in the said city after the earthquake which occurred at 7:37 a.m. with a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an immediate response from all concerned government agencies following the destructive magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani, on Monday morning. In a statement, Marcos also directed the suspension of classes at all levels in affected areas across Mindanao until further notice. READ: Phivolcs: Tsunami warning out

School Buildings in Mindanao Collapsed Due to Powerful Magnitude 7 Earthquake Several school buildings collapsed after a powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday morning (June 8, 2026).  The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded a powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake, which causes damage to several buildings and forcing the suspension of classes and government operations in affected areas. In Mindanao.  One of the most alarming ... Read more

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