The damage to life and property was immense. At least 1,100 people died, and more than 1.2 million people were directly affected by the earthquake. “These were the psychosocial consequences that necessarily accompany any sudden, significant disruption in the established relationship and activities of people,” Perlas noted. The full extent of the damage to life and property are still being tallied. But by the looks of it, the magnitude 6.5 earthquake was no small-timer, crashing buildings, toppling houses, and killing at least two people.

Source: Manila Times July 08, 2017 17:48 UTC