Philippine Earthquakes: A Guide to Safety Tips, Emergency Hotlines, and Verified Aid

As the nation faces another major quake, here’s how to stay safe and support those affected.

By Anya Oxyn October 10, 2025

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The Philippines once again finds itself shaken after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck Sarangani province on Monday, June 9, 2026, killing at least 35 people and leaving 12 others missing. According to PHIVOLCS, the tectonic earthquake occurred at 7:37 a.m. It was initially recorded as a magnitude 7.0 before being upgraded to magnitude 7.8.

With devastating events affecting the nation, it’s imperative for Filipinos to remain vigilant. To that end, we’ve put together practical resources for safety tips, emergency hotlines, and donation drives.

Photo: PHILIPPINE RED CROSS

Anya Oxyn

Senior Fashion Writer

Formerly a stylist who immersed herself intimately within the Philippine fashion circuit for over three years, Anya has refined her transformative, hands-on experience into an insightful voice for MEGA Asia as a Senior Fashion Writer.

Her editorial pursuit possesses three facets: her time as an essayist during her education at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, her extensive experience in digital media and strategic storytelling, and her belief that fashion has a beating heart deeply intertwined with art, culture, society, and humanity itself that is worth uncovering.

Anya’s versatile pen spans a dynamic range of subjects, including emerging local designers, global luxury houses, beauty trends, film and television fashion analysis, cultural op-eds, major events, and beyond.

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