Death toll in Philippines earthquake rises to 45, 17 still missing

Kathmandu, June 10

The death toll from the powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday has risen to 45. According to updated figures released Wednesday by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 487 people have been injured, while 17 others remain missing.