On Tuesday evening, a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook Cebu province in the central Philippines, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. 😮 By Wednesday, the death toll rose to at least 69, a disaster official confirmed. 🙏
Relief efforts kicked in quickly. Footage from a CGTN stringer shows military trucks loaded with emergency supplies rolling into stricken areas to support quake victims. 🚚
Aftershocks are expected, so authorities urge residents to stay alert, follow official instructions, and keep communication lines open. The focus now is on rescue operations, medical aid, and community solidarity as the region begins to recover.
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Death toll rises in aftermath of quake strike in central Philippines
cgtn.com
