Twin quakes in Davao Oriental kill 10, injure 176

Twin earthquakes with magnitudes 7.4 and 6.8 in Manay, Davao Oriental on October 10 have caused 10 deaths and injured 176 people, according to the NDRRMC.

The earthquakes affected 1,511,854 people in Davao Region and Caraga, with 2,260 individuals staying in evacuation centers.

A total of 25,603 houses were damaged, including 1,190 that were totally destroyed, and 678 infrastructures were also affected.

Two of the 10 affected bridges remain impassable, and water supply problems persist in two of the three affected areas.

Classes and work schedules have been suspended in several areas due to the earthquake's impact, and a state of calamity has been declared in Davao Oriental.

Assistance worth P98,588,855 has been provided to the victims so far.

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