Rappler Recap: Education, livelihoods on hold in Mindanao quake’s aftermath (opens original article in a new tab)

Nearly half a month after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao, education and livelihoods remain disrupted due to damaged infrastructure and unsafe housing conditions.

• Nearly half a month after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake, parts of Soccsksargen region face inaccessible roads and collapsing houses
• Education and livelihoods are on indefinite pause due to destruction in Sarangani and General Santos City
• Local governments are working to build evacuation centers, provide aid, and restore road and bridge access
• Residents in upland villages cannot return due to landslide debris covering major thoroughfares and coastal residents must leave as homes have collapsed