Rebuilding from scratch: Soccsksargen’s road to recovery in quake’s aftermath (opens original article in a new tab)

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao caused significant loss of life and property, leaving residents in Soccsksargen struggling with recovery efforts, including shelter, water, and access to livelihoods.

• 72-year-old farmer Armando Dante lost his daughter and grandchildren in a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.
• Over 77 fatalities, 1,339 injured, and 31 missing persons reported in Soccsksargen region with P1.2 billion in infrastructure damage.
• Residents face challenges including lack of potable water, unstable communication, and difficulty accessing croplands and seashores due to safety hazards.