Deadly 7.8 Quake Devastates Southern Philippines

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on [date], leaving at least 15 people dead and 129 injured, according to local authorities. The quake, which hit near the town of [location], caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure, triggering landslides and power outages across the region. Rescue operations are ongoing as emergency teams search for survivors trapped under rubble. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported aftershocks and warned residents to remain vigilant.