06/08/2026
๐๐ Today, we are keeping the people of the Philippines in our prayers as residents and first responders try to recover and search for missing loved ones in the aftermath of last Monday's devastating earthquake.
A 7.8-magnitude quake struck the southern Philippines, claiming at least 32 lives and injuring more than 200 people, many of them in collapsed buildings, according to the Associated Press. The disaster also triggered a 3-foot tsunami along nearby coastlines and a landslide in a neighboring province that killed 13 villagers, the AP report says.
As rescue and recovery efforts continue, we honor the courage, resilience, and dedication of the first responders and volunteers working under incredibly difficult circumstances. We also extend our deepest sympathies to all the families and communities affected by this tragedy.
We hope you join us in keeping them in your prayers. ๐๐
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