General Santos International Airport Operations Halted Following 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake
GenSan Airport operations suspended after magnitude 7.8 earthquake
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Operations at General Santos International Airport in the Philippines were suspended after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Maasim, Sarangani. The Civil Aviation Authority is assessing safety measures, and passengers are advised to check with airlines for updates.
- 01The earthquake occurred at 7:37 a.m. with an epicenter about 125 kilometers northeast of Sarangani.
- 02The earthquake's magnitude was initially reported as 7.0 but was later upgraded to 7.8 by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
- 03A Notice to Airmen was issued from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. to alert pilots of potential hazards.
- 04President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for an immediate response from government agencies following the earthquake.
- 05Classes in affected areas across Mindanao have been suspended until further notice.
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General Santos International Airport in the Philippines has temporarily suspended operations due to a significant earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale that struck off Maasim, Sarangani on Monday morning. The earthquake, which occurred at 7:37 a.m., was initially reported as a 7.0 magnitude but was later upgraded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) issued a Notice to Airmen from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. to inform pilots and flight operators of potential hazards. CAAP is currently assessing air navigation facilities and operational capabilities to ensure safety. Passengers are encouraged to check with their airlines for flight updates. In response to the earthquake, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered immediate action from relevant government agencies, and classes in affected areas across Mindanao have been suspended until further notice.
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The suspension of airport operations and class cancellations will affect travel and education in the region.
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