A day after the Mindanao earthquake: GenSan reels from destruction

General Santos City – A day after the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that brought down many structures here, the city is still reeling from the destruction.

Most of the businesses in the downtown area were still closed at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday.

Many businesses along the main Pioneer Avenue, Santiago Boulevard, and Catolico were seen closed, when previously most businesses would have already opened.

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Traffic also remained light in what used to be a rush hour in the city proper.

At least 26 buildings and structures in the city were damaged from the tremor that struck off Maasim, Sarangani, early Monday.

At least 11 people died in the city, and over 100 were injured due to the quake.

In a session convened under a tent, the city council declared a state of calamity on Monday afternoon.

Rescuers on Tuesday resumed search and rescue operations at Savemore Calumpang, where several people were trapped when the structure gave way to the violent shaking./coa

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The Inquirer Foundation is calling for support for communities devastated by the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao.

In partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, the foundation is amplifying appeals for food, clean water and other critical assistance for affected families.

Donors may send contributions directly to the Philippine Red Cross through its official transfer channels, the complete list is available on the PRC’s Facebook page.

The Philippine Red Cross has activated its emergency fund campaign and deployed teams on the ground to provide medical services, distribute relief goods and extend psychosocial support to affected families.

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