US EditionPhotos Show the Destruction and Rescue Efforts After an Earthquake in the Philippines
The government has P8 billion in disaster funds available to support relief and infrastructure repair after the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu, officials said.
- A strong 6.9-magnitude quake hit Bogo City, Cebu, at 9:59 pm on Tuesday, September 30, causing evacuations and damage across the province.
- The unnamed offshore fault is not listed in Phivolcs' active database and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology is sending a quick response team to study it.
- Emergency funding and first-responder QRFs have been mobilized for relief and recovery, with the Department of Budget and Management reporting the NDRRMF held P8.008 billion as of October 1, 2025.
- Cebu hospitals report mounting casualties as officials say the death toll is already reaching 70, with at least 302 families stranded and donations totaling P106,200.
- Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman urged agencies to activate QRFs after President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s directive, allowing DBM replenishment once 50% of funds are used.
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Photos show the destruction and rescue efforts after an earthquake in the Philippines
BOGO, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers check the rubble for survivors and bring out victims in body bags following a magnitude-6.9 earthquake that struck off the coast of Bogo in Cebu province, Philippines. The quake late Tuesday collapsed houses and buildings,…
Magnitude 6.9 Cebu earthquake
A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Bogo, Cebu, at 9:59 pm on Tuesday, September 30. The tremor was felt in Cebu and nearby provinces, prompting evacuations, power outages, and class suspensions. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that damage and aftershocks were expected following the earthquake. Bookmark this page for the latest news in the aftermath of the earthquake, including the situation in affected areas…
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