Philippines earthquake: authorities report deaths from falling debris

Shopping mall ceiling collapse among reported damage after earthquake of 6.7 magnitude hits Mindanao region

The death toll from a strong earthquake off the southern Philippines rose to five on Saturday as authorities reported more casualties across two provinces.

The 6.7-magnitude quake that struck the Mindanao region mid-afternoon on Friday caused part of a shopping mall ceiling to collapse, triggered power cuts and sent people fleeing into the streets.