THE death toll in Luzon following a strong earthquake increased to 18, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Friday.

Ricardo Jalad, NDRRMC executive director, said 282 people were also injured while seven others remained missing following the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that had its epicenter in Castillejos, Zambales on Monday afternoon.

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