(UPDATED) DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. said four individuals were killed, while 60 others were wounded following the magnitude...
DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. said four individuals were killed, while 60 others were wounded following the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit the province of Abra Wednesday morning, July 27, 2022.
“This would be manifested to damage to houses and buildings and landslides especially in the mountainous regions,” he added. He added that although there were unusual waves in the coastal areas of La Union and Ilocos, there was no tsunami. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said at least P200 million worth of quick response funds are available for assistance to the affected local government units.
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