Indonesia ordered evacuations in northern areas today after a 7.8-magnitude quake off the southern Philippines triggered a tsunami threat. — Reuters pic Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here (New users only) It's tax relief season! Get up to RM300 when you save with Versa! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. Monday, 08 Jun 2026 9:40 AM MYT JAKARTA, June 8 — Indonesia ordered today evacuations of northern areas threatened by tsunami waves after a 7.8-magnitude quake struck the southern Philippines.Officials in areas at risk — the North Sulawesi capital, Manado, northern Gorontalo province and the Sangihe islands — “are instructed to immediately direct their residents to evacuate in an orderly manner to higher ground,” the national disaster agency said in a statement. — AFP