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New Viral Video Shows Beauty Pageant Contestants Jump Off the Stage Amid Philippines Earthquake

On Tuesday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office intensified relief operations after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Cebu, with Mel Robles, PCSO General Manager, directing rapid aid delivery.
The Philippines sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," and PHIVOLCS briefly issued a tsunami warning for Cebu, Leyte and Biliran, with over 600 aftershocks since Tuesday.
Army troops, police and civilian volunteers deployed Wednesday morning with backhoes and sniffer dogs for search and rescue, while evacuation supply kits and Charitimba food packs were airlifted by C-130 aircraft and authorized agent corporations delivered essentials with more donations en route.
Death reports have varied widely, with official tallies showing differing figures including between 26 and 69 deaths and 147 injuries, while patients moved from Cebu City Medical Center and DPWH estimated P2 billion damage.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is set to fly to Cebu to inspect damage, Dr. Queen Grasya delivered a baby on the sidewalk in an unforgettable moment, and Cebuano showbiz figures including Kim Chiu and Zsa Zsa Padilla mobilized aid.

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"It Was Love": Philippine Family Mourns Girl Who Died Saving Family In Quake

17-year-old Lady Jane, who died saving her family, was one of at least 72 people killed in the quake that struck off the island of Cebu.

8 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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GMA Filipino News

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Doctor braves Cebu earthquake, delivers baby on the sidewalk

Despite the terrifying 6.9 magnitude earthquake that rocked Cebu on Tuesday night, a doctor rose to the occasion and helped a mother deliver her baby right on the sidewalk amid the calamity.

10 hours ago·Quezon City, Philippines

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Al Jazeera

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Al Jazeera reports from scene of Philippines earthquake in Cebu

Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo has been seeing the destruction left by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the Philippines.

11 hours ago·Qatar

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The Journal

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Death toll from Philippines earthquake rises to 72 as search and rescue efforts wind down

Over 110,000 people in 42 communities affected by the quake will need assistance to rebuild their homes and restore their livelihoods.

18 hours ago·Ireland

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Live Mint

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New viral video shows Beauty pageant contestants jump off the stage amid Philippines earthquake

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu, Philippines, during the Miss Asia-Pacific International 2025 Gala Night, resulting in 72 deaths and hundreds injured.

19 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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The Manila Times

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Cebu under state of calamity after 6.9 magnitude quake

CEBU CITY — The entire Cebu province has been placed under a State of Calamity following the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck its northern part on Tuesday night.The declaration allows the provincial government to respond quickly, mobilize resources, provide immediate assistance to affected families, and implement rehabilitation measures as recovery begins.Cebu Vice Gov. Glenn Soco said on Wednesday morning the 17th Sangguniang Panla…

20 hours ago·Manila, Philippines

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