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Schoolchildren run from collapsing roof as ground shakes in Philippines quake

Schoolchildren run from collapsing roof as ground shakes in Philippines quake
BBC World Monday 08 June 2026, 12:19 UTC 1 min read
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Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.

Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.
Philippines (LOCATION) Digos (LOCATION)
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