Powerful earthquake strikes northern Philippines, felt in capital

Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 rattles the northern Philippines, halts metro rail system, causes damage to a hospital with no casualties being reported so far

The quake was also felt strongly in Manila and the city's metro rail systems were then halted at rush hour after the quake, the Transport Ministry said.

The quake was also felt strongly in Manila and the city's metro rail systems were halted at rush hour after the quake, the Transport Ministry said. Philippine President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, has ordered the immediate dispatch of rescue teams to the affected areas, said the press secretary. The president will also fly there to observe the area, the secretary added.In Dolores, which felt the full force of the quake, terrified people ran outside their buildings and windows of the local market were shattered, Police Major Edwin Sergio told AFP news agency.

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