A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines has claimed 37 lives and displaced over 32,000 people. The quake, centered near Mindanao Island, injured nearly 500 individuals, including many school children. Significant damage was reported with 2,500 houses and 117 buildings affected. Authorities have suspended classes in 6,000 schools and closed the General Santos International Airport. This is reportedly the strongest earthquake in the region since 1976. Global leaders from the US, Japan, and France have offered assistance as rescue operations continue. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/world/more-than-32000-people-homeless-due-to-earthquake-in-the-philippines/ #Creator program