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Philippines: World Vision scales up support for children and families affected by South Mindanao earthquake as severe weather compounds risks
By World Vision at ReliefWeb
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
. GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines - World Vision is intensifying its emergency response for children and families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Maasim, Sarangani on 8 June 2026, as continuing aftershocks, rains, and thunderstorms further threaten already vulnerable c
Key takeaway As of 26 June, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that 383,080 families or 1,636,796 persons, across 641 barangays in Regions IX, XI, XII, and BARMM had been affected by the earthquake and its aftershocks.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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