Philippines Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alerts Across Asia
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck off the southern island of Mindanao in the Philippines, causing significant structural damage and triggering tsunami alerts across Asia. The earthquake occurred shortly before 7:40 am local time, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake led to the collapse of buildings, including a three-story structure housing a Jollibee restaurant in General Santos City. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported aftershocks lasting over an hour. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos activated emergency agencies and urged residents in affected areas to evacuate to higher ground due to the risk of hazardous tsunami waves. Tsunami warnings were issued for coastal areas in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia, with waves expected to reach up to 3 meters in height. 
