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Over P143 million infra damage recorded after twin quakes in Davao Oriental
Twin earthquakes in Manay, Davao Oriental on October 10, with magnitudes of 7.4 and 6.8, have caused over P143 million in infrastructure damage.
Region 11 recorded over P103 million in damage, while the Caraga Region reported nearly P40 million.
A total of 18,811 houses were affected, with 1,189 completely destroyed and 17,622 partially damaged.
The tremors impacted over 345,000 families, approximately 1.5 million individuals, with 771 families still in evacuation centers.
Eleven cities and municipalities in the Davao Region have been placed under a State of Calamity.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the DSWD to ensure sufficient relief supplies for disaster-affected residents.
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