affected areas in mindanao earthquake

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In a chance interview in Davao City on Thursday night, Duterte said the inspection should start immediately to ensure the safety of the […] A child was killed in the strong 6.4-magnitude quake that hit the southern Philippines on October 16, a local mayor said, as houses collapsed, power was knocked out and a shopping mall burst into flames. Muyot said most of the children affected are in Region XI, Region XII, and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) which are conflict-affected and marginalized areas.“Access to emergency services in these areas are scant,” said Muyot in a statement.Based on figures from the Department of Education, a total of 3.2 million learners were affected by the magnitude 6.6 strong earthquake as they suffer from psychosocial stress, miss out on school due to damaged classrooms, and being displaced from their homes.“We recognize the specific vulnerabilities of children who are facing the impact of disasters,” said Muyot.Save the Children Philippines has prepositioned items such as teaching kits and temporary learning spaces (TLS) that can be dispatched at any time to support the Department of Education to help learners resume classes in safe learning environment.“Save the Children is ready to set up temporary classrooms so learners don’t miss out on school.

An estimated 3.2 million children have been affected by at least five powerful earthquakes in the southern Philippines over the past three weeks, with just two strong quakes recorded today. Copyright © 2020.

The NDRRMC said 53 injuries were reported in Regions 11, 12 and BARMM as of 5 p.m. yesterday.About 511 families or 2,555 people in Region 12 were affected by the quake.Timbal said 18 other local residents in Magsaysay town were injured during the landslide and are now confined at the Digos City provincial hospital.In Kidapawan, three persons were injured in the intensity-7 quake that struck the city, the strongest so far, and are now confined at the Kidapawan City Hospital. Meanwhile, the Spanish Consulate in the Philippines pledged to donate up to 35,000 euros to the Internati… Roda was pinned down by a collapsing wall in Barangay San Isidro, while the two others were buried alive in a landslide that struck their village of Barangay Malawit at the height of the quake. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Maj. Arvin John Encinas, spokesman for the military’s Western Mindanao Command, said the ground unit of 6th Infantry Division and its forward camps in worst hit areas were not affected. An estimated 3.2 million children have been affected by at least five powerful earthquakes in Mindanao over the past three weeks, with just two strong quakes recorded today. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. 3 days ago 6 days ago The President would also usually inspect damaged structures themselves or distribute aid to victims.Malacañang gave assurances that Duterte was "conscientiously monitoring" the situation of the earthquake-hit areas on Thursday morning from his house in Davao City.Duterte also ordered various government agencies and bureaus to provide assistance to persons affected.The President was in his house when the earthquake struck.

Classes at all levels have been suspended.The fatalities were identified as Tony Panangulon, 50, who died of cardiac arrest as the quake hit their village in M’lang, North Cotabato, and nine-year-old Jhonavie Sendad who was hit by falling debris in Datu Paglas town in Maguindanao.The three other fatalities were Arjene Abondo, 20; Crisjay Roda, 2, and nine-month-old Jay Lakay – all of Magsaysay town, Davao del Sur. PSG chief Jose Niembra says engineers checked the structure to make sure it’s safe. 5.1 magnitude earthquake 2020-04-10 18:45:49 UTC at 18:45 April 10, 2020 UTC Location: Epicenter at 5.643, 126.589 91.2 km from Pondaguitan (56.2 miles)