Rescuers continue search for survivors following 7.8-magnitude quake that hit the Philippines

(10 Jun 2026) Clients note: This item contains on-screen graphics, including AP branding. RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS General Santos, Philippines - 10 June 2026 1. Wide of fence, rescue workers and vehicles visible 2. Various of rescue workers 3. Various of digger 3. Wide of fence, rescue workers and vehicles visible STORYLINE: Rescuers searched ruined buildings in the southern Philippines on Wednesday to ensure no one was still trapped after one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in a half-century killed at least 37 people and displaced more than 32,000. Only four people were considered missing on official records in the southern provinces near where the 7.8 magnitude quake struck Monday morning, but the Office of Civil Defense acknowledged several collapsed and heavily damaged buildings must be thoroughly inspected for possible survivors or casualties. The earthquake centered off Mindanao, the second most populous Philippine island, injured nearly 500 people and displaced more than 32,000, most of whom fled to emergency shelters. The earthquake left a trail of destruction, including in General Santos, a lively coastal city of more than 700,000 people known as the country’s tuna capital, where at least 13 people were killed in collapsed buildings and due to falling debris. About 2,500 houses and 117 government buildings and facilities were damaged in several provinces, according to an initial government damage assessment. The international airport in General Santos remained shut for a second day, forcing the cancellation of 63 domestic flights except for those on humanitarian missions. AP video by Joeal Calupitan =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...