Death toll from Philippine quake rises to 45

The death toll from the devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake that struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao has risen to 45, with at least 487 injured and 17 people still missing. The tremors have caused widespread infrastructure damage and displaced nearly 150,000 individuals across the region. Local authorities are on the ground actively distributing emergency food packs, sleeping kits, and medical aid.