Over 66,000 families in Philippines affected by two powerful earthquakes


ISTANBUL: (Bernama-Anadolu) More than 66,000 families were affected by two strong earthquakes that struck the southern Philippines hours apart on Friday (Oct 10), Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing officials and local media.

Nelson Dayanghirang, Governor of Davao Oriental, said on Saturday that about 100 houses were destroyed while around 500 others were partially damaged, ABS-CBN reported.

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