Race to locate survivors as earthquake death toll in Philippines rises to 37

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, resulting in at least 37 deaths and 400 injuries. Rescuers are searching for survivors in General Santos, where a commercial building collapsed, trapping individuals inside. The quake prompted tsunami warnings and caused significant damage, especially in Sarangani province, where landslides buried homes. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has activated emergency response teams to assist affected areas.

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