Death toll in Philippine quake rises to at least 35

The death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippines has reached at least 35, with more than 100 people injured.



The quake struck off the southern island of Mindanao on Monday (Jun 8), collapsing buildings and damaging key infrastructure in the city of General Santos.



National disaster authorities said at least a dozen people were still missing, while 134 had sustained injuries.



Tsunami damage was reported in at least one coastal village. Smaller waves were measured in Indonesia and Palau and as far away as southern Japan.