The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck waters off Bongo Island in Parang, Maguindanao on Saturday, January 4, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Phivolcs) MANILA, Philippines A magnitude 4.5 earthquake st

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