Philippine President visits quake-hit area as residents shelter outside
Bangued, Philippines Reuters Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos promised on Thursday to help rebuild homes damaged by a powerful earthquake on the island of Luzon, as terrified residents camped out in parks and on sidewalks after hundreds of aftershocks rattled the area. The 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the northern Philippine island on Wednesday morning, killing at […]
Residents camp out in fear of more quakes in northern Philippines
Vigan, Philippines Reuters Fearful residents in the Philippine province of Abra spent the night sleeping outdoors after a powerful earthquake struck the northern island of Luzon, killing four people and injuring more than 130. Some people in the area said on Thursday they had been too scared to return to their homes, camping out instead […]
Updated: Powerful 7.1 earthquake strikes Philippines; at least five dead
Updated: 8:30am, 28th July, 2022 (AEST)Manila, The PhilippinesReuters A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the northern Philippine island of Luzon on Wednesday killing at least five people, damaging buildings and sending strong tremors through the capital, Manila. At least 64 people were injured and 173 buildings damaged, officials said, many in Abra province, just 11 […]