Philippine earthquake death toll rises to 55

At least 55 people were killed, 38 missing and 1,120 injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao, the Philippines, on Monday, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday, according to China Daily.

According to the NDRRMC, the disaster affected more than 86,000 families involving over 390,000 people. Some 19,000 houses were damaged, and power supplies in 48 cities and municipalities were disrupted.

Roads, bridges, airports, and seaport facilities sustained damage and were hampered in their operations. General Santos International Airport can accommodate military and humanitarian assistance flights while remaining close to commercial flights.

A total of more than 3,700 personnel have been dispatched for search and rescue operations in hard-hit areas.

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