A magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes the Philippines, with reports focusing on the southern region, and causes fatalities and injuries. Multiple outlets report that the quake occurs early Monday local time and triggers damage that requires ongoing rescue and assessment efforts. Reported death tolls vary by outlet and over time, ranging from at least eight to at least 37, with officials citing that figures are still being verified. Injuries are also reported across sources, including at least more than 100 injured in some accounts, and more than 200 injured in others. CBS News reports that the quake causes a small tsunami. Several outlets describe thousands of people being displaced from their homes, as they leave affected areas or are unable to return. Disaster agencies and civil defence offices issue initial casualty estimates while verification continues across affected provinces. Overall, sources agree that the earthquake is powerful, that casualties and displacement are significant, and that authorities are still compiling confirmed figures.