The southern Philippines was struck by two powerful earthquakes on Friday, resulting in at least eight fatalities and widespread panic. The initial quake, measuring 7.4 in magnitude, occurred approximately 20 kilometers off the coast of Manay town in the Mindanao region at around 10 am local time, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. A significant aftershock of magnitude 6.7 followed nearly 10 hours later, compounding the devastation. These seismic events came just 11 days after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu province claimed 75 lives and injured over 1,200 people. Among the victims were three miners who perished in a tunnel collapse west of Manay during the initial quake. Rescue efforts saved one miner, while several others sustained injuries. In Mati city, one individual died from a collapsing wall, and two others succumbed to heart attacks. Davao city, located over 100 kilometers from the epicenter, reported another fatality due to falling debris. Philippine authorities issued tsunami warnings following both quakes, prompting evacuations along the eastern seaboard. However, no significant waves were observed, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted its alert by noon. The tremors caused minor structural damage, landslides, and bridge cracks, leading to the evacuation of over 200 patients from Manay district hospital. Classes were suspended, and non-essential workers were sent home. The Philippines, situated on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ frequently experiences seismic activity. The 1976 Mindanao earthquake, which triggered a deadly tsunami, remains the country’s worst natural disaster.