Mindanao earthquake death toll climbs to 47

MANILA, Philippines — The number of reported deaths due to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked southern Mindanao on Monday climbed from 45 to 47, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

The NDRRMC situational report of the tremor’s effects, as of 8 a.m. on June 11, showed that 35 of ...