Manila, Oct. 11 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday reported that all patients evacuated from its three hospitals following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Davao Oriental have all returned and are tagged safe.

Patients of the Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC) in Tagum City, Davao del Norte; Davao Occidental General Hospital in Malita town; and Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City were temporarily transferred to tents and evacuation areas following the tremor that struck 9:43 a.m. Friday.

Some students were brought to DRMC while one patient safely delivered a baby at the hospital evacuation area after the earthquake.

"Sa kabila ng pagiging pinakamalapit na ospital sa epicenter ng lindol, ligtas naman ang mahigi...