The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) canceled 17 flights at General Santos International Airport after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Sarangani, BusinessWorld reported on Monday.
In a statement, CAAP said it is currently assessing air navigation facilities, equipment, and operational capabilities to ensure the safety of airport operations before resuming flights.
Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Z. Lopez was also quoted in the report, though no additional details on the assessment timeline were provided.