The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani province on Monday has climbed to 37, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Tuesday.
OCD deputy spokesman Diego Mariano said the latest figure was recorded as of 6 am.
Of the reported fatalities, 33 were from Soccsksargen: 18 in Sarangani, 12 in General Santos City, and three in South Cotabato.
Four other deaths were recorded in the Davao region, all in Davao Occidental.
Mariano said the reported number of fatalities remains subject to validation.