Quake-stricken GenSan farmers mourn lost homes, buried crops (opens original article in a new tab)

A powerful earthquake and subsequent landslides in General Santos City displaced over 400 residents, destroying homes and crops, with evacuees facing health challenges and limited aid.

• A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on June 8, triggering landslides that buried parts of Sitio Datal Salvan, displacing over 400 residents.
• Farmers like Jasmine Dimasuhid lost their homes and crops, with many unable to return due to fear of landslides and trauma from the disaster.
• Evacuees face poor living conditions, health issues, and lack of basic supplies, while the government provides limited aid including cash assistance and food packs.