A devastating earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, raising the death toll to 78.
Official reports indicate 1,339 people were injured and 30 remain missing.
Rescue operations are underway to save those trapped under rubble.
The quake affected over 1.4 million people across 14 provinces, forcing 82,000 residents to leave their homes.
More than 770 critical infrastructure facilities were damaged, with economic losses estimated at $2.4 million.
