No damage, casualty in Mindanao ports after 6.5-magnitude quake — PPA

MANILA, Philippines — No damage nor casualties were recorded in ports operated by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) in Mindanao after a powerful quake struck Cotabato and other parts of the region on Thursday morning.

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“There were no injuries/casualties to PPA personnel nor material damage to any port facility in earthquake affected areas,” PPA General Manager Jay Santiago said in a statement, shared by the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

“We are, however, continuing inspection and assessment of affected facilities,” he added.

A 6.5-magnitude quake jolted Tulunan, Cotabato and other areas in Mindanao at 9:11 a.m., Thursday.

A hotel in Kidapawan City reportedly sustained heavy damage and nearly collapsed due to the latest earthquake.

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Damaged buildings were likewise reported in Davao City and other parts of Mindanao.

The strong temblor is the latest in a series of earthquakes that rocked Cotabato and nearby provinces that left at least eight people dead and caused significant damage to property. /je

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