Philippines Quake Aftermath: Outdoor Hospitals and Rising Death Toll
Following a significant earthquake in the Philippines, rescue efforts are hampered by inaccessible areas and fears of aftershocks, with officials reporting the death toll has reached 41. Some affected areas are relying on temporary outdoor medical facilities.
In the hardest-hit Sarangani province, some areas remain accessible only by helicopter, while fears of aftershocks were slowing rescue efforts, local officials told reporters at a June 9, 2026, briefing