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Disaster drills reduced casualties after strong quake

Philippine officials said disaster-preparedness drills helped limit deaths after a powerful quake struck the south.
WHO: Philippine officials
WHAT: Officials said disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll after a powerful earthquake.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
WHERE: Philippines
WHY: A powerful earthquake struck the south, and officials credited years of disaster-preparedness drills with limiting the casualty toll.

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