At least 19 people have been confirmed dead after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu late Tuesday night, with Bogo City, the quake’s epicenter, recording the highest number of fatalities.
According to the Cebu Provincial Information Office, nine adults and four minors died in Bogo after their homes collapsed.
In San Remigio, five others perished, including three Philippine Coast Guard personnel and one Bureau of Fire Protection member who were trapped inside a gym.
A senior citizen in Tabuelan also died, prompting the local government to place San Remigio under a state of calamity.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro said the Office of the President has pledged aid, as emergency operations and clearing efforts continue in the province.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 1, 2025
