A devastating earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale has rocked the Mindanao region, sparking an urgent tsunami warning.
The Philippines seismology agency has issued a stark alert about potential damage and aftershocks following the powerful tremor that struck the southern island.
Officials have issued a dramatic evacuation order, strongly advising residents in coastal towns across central and southern Philippines to immediately evacuate to higher ground.
We will follow the developments live.
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