A building lies toppled after a strong earthquake jolted parts of Mindanao on Monday, June 8, as authorities assess structural damage and ensure public safety in affected areas. (Photo from the

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani on Monday morning, damaging buildings, disrupting utility services across parts of Mindanao, and prompting…

Government agencies in the Philippines were scrambling to assess damages and verify casualties n the hours after a major 7.8 magnitude earthquake.