Mindanao earthquake leaves villages in ruins in ‘tour town’ Glan, Sarangani (opens original article in a new tab)

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake devastated Glan, Sarangani, destroying over 33,000 homes and crippling tourism, leaving residents like Seferino Ugdamin and Noriam Abubacar struggling to rebuild their lives.

• A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026, causing widespread damage in Glan, Sarangani.
• Over 33,000 houses were damaged in Sarangani province, with many residents displaced and struggling to rebuild.
• Tourism in Glan, a 'summer capital' and tourist destination, was severely impacted by the earthquake's destruction.