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These are the latest updates on the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit northern Cebu on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. (Updated on 6:30 a.m. today, October 1)
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the quake’s epicenter was located 17 kilometers north of Bogo City, northern Cebu with a depth of 10 kilometers. The earthquake was recorded at 9:59 p.m. with aftershocks continuing until past midnight.
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Cebu rocked by strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the quake’s epicenter was located 17 kilometers north of Bogo City, Cebu at a depth of 10 kilometers which amplified ground shaking in nearby areas.
Instrumental readings showed that Cebu City and Villaba in Leyte experienced strong shaking, with intensity 6 recorded.
Lighter tremors were felt in other areas, including intensity III in San Fernando, Cebu, and intensity 2 in Laoang, Northern Samar.
Heritage churches in northern Cebu damaged
Several heritage churches in northern Cebu reportedly suffered significant damages after a strong earthquake rocked the island province on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
The centuries-old Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan town has partially collapsed, parishioners announced on social media.
Across the sea, in Bantayan Island, video from residents in Bantayan town captured swaying Parroquia de San Pedro Apostol Bantayan, also a heritage church, with lights and portions of its outer facade falling apart.
LIST: Class suspensions in Cebu due to 6.9-quake
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Several areas here decided to cancel classes in all levels for Wednesday, October 1, following the Magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday, September 30.
Local government officials said in their advisories that they would do building inspections of the schools tomorrow, October 1, to ensure that the school buildings are safe for the students to use.
Classes are suspended in the following areas as of 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
- Mandaue City
- Lapu-Lapu City
- Talisay City
- Danao City
- Minglanilla
- Consolacion
- Carmen
- Barili
Fatalities reported in San Remigio after Cebu earthquake
Authorities confirmed fatalities in San Remigio town after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30.
Police and disaster responders said they had yet to release the exact number of casualties as assessment and rescue operations continued.
Videos of Cebu earthquake
PHIVOLCS CANCELS MINOR SEA LEVEL DISTURBANCES ADVISORY AT PAST 1 A.M. TODAY
BEWARE OF FAKE NEWS!
ARCHDIOCESE OF CEBU ADVISORY
NO. OF DEATHS DUE TO EARTHQUAKE AS OF 6 A.M. OF OCT. 1
DAANBANTAYAN: SANTA ROSA DE LIMA SHRINE AT 5:44 A.M.
VOLUNTEERS, MEDICAL TEAM NEEDED
Cebu earthquake deaths rise to 22
The 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu on Tuesday, September 30, has already claimed the lives of 22 people, based on the latest tally from the Capitol, with the numbers expected to rise.
At least nine of the fatalities recorded came from Bogo City, the epicenter of the shallow earthquake. The deaths also included three coast guard personnel, a firefighter, and a child from the neighboring towns of Medellin and San Remigio.
PAM DOES AN AERIAL INSPECTION OF NORTH CEBU
4.4 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE HITS BOGO
27 DEATHS RECORDED IN BOGO AS OF EARLY MORNING OF OCT. 1
PRAY FOR CEBU
NO MAJOR DAMAGE IN MANDAUE – MAYOR JONKIE
CEBU CITY COMMAND CENTER FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS
CAPELINHA DE FATIMA REPLICA IN SAN REMIGIO DAMAGED
PAM EMOTIONAL AT BOGO
GRIEVING FAMILIES IN BOGO
MEDELLIN UNDER STATE OF CALAMITY
APPEAL FOR TENTS, WATER IN NORTHERN CEBU
Northern Cebu appeals for water, tents after deadly earthquake
Communities in northern Cebu are urgently calling for aid after a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck late Tuesday night, September 30, leaving fatalities and widespread destruction in its wake.
Local officials in Bogo City and the towns of San Remigio and Medellin have taken to social media to seek immediate assistance for displaced residents. The most pressing needs, they said, are sleeping tents and clean drinking water, as many homes and public structures were heavily damaged by the tremor.
The Cebu provincial government has also appealed for medical volunteers to reinforce staff at the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City, which has been receiving a steady flow of patients since the quake.
VISAYAS GRID AT YELLOW ALERT – NGCP
ROADS DAMAGED BY EARTHQUAKE IN NORTH CEBU
SOME OF THE EARTHQUAKE CASUALTIES IN BOGO
AFTERSHOCKS CONTINUE TO HIT BOGO
Cebu on heightened alert following 6.9-magnitude earthquake
The Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) has raised its alert status following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu and nearby areas on the evening of Tuesday, September 30, 2025, with its epicenter traced to Bogo City.
The agency said its Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have been placed on full standby, ready for immediate deployment to support any affected communities or emergency situations arising from the tremor.
Two search-and-rescue (SAR) dogs stationed within the district a re also on alert to assist in potential rescue operations.
ARCHIVAL’S APPEAL FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS HELP
LIST: SUSPENSION OF CLASSES
FOOD ASSISTANCE HEADING FOR BOGO
NHCP’S APPEAL
NUMBER OF EARTHQUAKE DEATHS IN CEBU CLIMB TO 61
ENTIRE CEBU PROVINCE UNDER STATE OF CALAMITY
EARTHQUAKE SCARES PEOPLE STUDYING IN CEBU CITY
CAT INSTINCTS SA LINOG
CPPO DEPLOYS MORE COPS TO QUAKE HIT NORTH CEBU
Cebu quake death toll rises to 61
The death toll in Cebu Province has climbed to 61 following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck late Tuesday night, September 30, 2025, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO).
The earthquake’s epicenter was traced to Bogo City, where at least 27 people have been confirmed dead.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro, who turned emotional upon visiting the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo, said aftershocks continue to be felt in the city and nearby areas.
On Wednesday morning, October 1, the Cebu Provincial Government declared the entire province under a state of calamity to allow the release of calamity funds and enable faster response operations.
Earlier, the Municipality of Medellin also declared a local state of calamity after its Municipal Hall and annex buildings sustained damage.
As of 9 a.m., the Capitol released a list of 43 local government units (LGUs) that have suspended classes at all levels as part of precautionary measures while schools and public infrastructures undergo safety inspections.
CEBU CITY EXECS MEET
DILG TO LGUS: TAKE URGENT ACTIONS
MANDAUE MARKET UPDATE
YOLANDA VILLAGE SA BOGO CITY NALUMPAG SA LINOG
SLATER YOUNG PRAYS FOR FELLOW CEBUANOS
MANDAUE MAYOR INSPECTS SCHOOL
PRESIDENT MARCOS EXPRESSES HIS SYMPATHY TO QUAKE VICTIMS
CPA SUSPENDS TERMINAL FEE COLLECTION
SRP TUNNEL CLOSED
BOGO EARTHQUAKE AND SANTO NIÑO
10,000 RELIEF PACKS ON THE WAY
2 TRUCKS OF DRINKING WATER FOR QUAKE VICTIMS
WAY KLASE SA OPON
UP CEBU RELIEF OPERATIONS
TUBIG GIKINAHANGLAN SA MEDELLIN
MANDAUE CITY HALL ANNEX CRACKS
CEBU AIRPORTS, SEAPORTS SAFE
WORK ARRANGEMENTS DURING CALAMITIES
STATUS OF BUSES SERVICING NORTH CEBU
1,000 POLICEMEN DEPLOYED TO NORTH CEBU
DONATION DRIVE
PDLS IN BOGO, MEDELLIN JAILS SAFE
FEARING WATER TANK MIGHT FALL IN CAFE
3 MEMBERS OF COAST GUARD DEAD DURING QUAKE
CONDOLENCES FROM TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL CENTER
WANTED: VOLUNTEER VEHICLES
EARTHQUAKE DISRUPTS GALA NIGHT OF MISS ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL
NO EARTHQUAKE DEATHS IN CEBU CITY
SITUATION AT THE BOGO PORT AREA
CEBU ARCHBISHOP UY INSPECTS DAANBANTAYAN CHURCH
US ENVOY TO PH OFFERS HER CONDOLENCES
Skipping work due to ‘imminent danger’? It’s okay, says DOLE
Skipping work during a calamity won’t cost employees their jobs or subject them to punishment, so long as their absence is due to imminent danger.
This was the reminder from the Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) following Tuesday night’s magnitude 6.9 earthquake that rocked Cebu and nearby provinces, claiming over 50 lives and injuring more than 150 others.
In a public advisory issued following the powerful tremor in the province, DOLE-7 reiterated that under Labor Advisory No. 17, Series of 2022, employees who do not report to work because of “imminent danger” from weather disturbances, earthquakes, and similar occurrences are protected from disciplinary action.
Cebu earthquake: Aftershocks may last for weeks – Phivolcs
People in areas affected by the magnitude 6.9 offshore Cebu earthquake are advised to check the structural integrity of their houses and buildings as aftershocks could last for a few days or even several weeks.
“You shouldn’t immediately return to the building if there’s visible damage after the main shock. Consult civil engineers, structural engineers in your municipal or city engineering office and seek advice regarding the integrity of the buildings,” Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol said during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing on Wednesday.
He gave the same advice to residents in a separate TV interview.
As of 10 a.m., Phivolcs has logged 848 aftershocks with magnitudes of 1.4 to 4.8. Four of these were felt, and 213 were plotted or located.
CAT INSTINCT DURING EARTHQUAKE
STRONG AFTERSHOCK FELT
Mandaue reports minor quake damage, sends aid to Bogo
Mandaue City reported only minor damage to public buildings and homes after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano said most government buildings, public schools, and even the Mandaue City Sports Complex were not seriously affected.
“Minor damages ra sa atoang mga government buildings, atoang school buildings, even in the Mandaue City Sports Complex,” said Ouano.
(Only minor damages were seen in our government buildings, school buildings, and even in the Mandaue City Sports Complex.)
The mayor, along with representatives from the Office of the Building Official (OBO), the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), and the City Engineering Office, inspected several facilities on Wednesday, Oct. 1. These included the Tipolo Residences housing project, the city hospital, the Sports Complex, and several public schools.
He said there was no major damage in any school.
Yellow alert lifted
Cesafi games push through despite earthquake aftermath
The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) basketball tournament will proceed as scheduled tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, at the Cebu Coliseum, despite the aftermath of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday, September 30.
Earlier today, Cesafi commissioner Felix Tiukinhoy initially announced that the games were canceled after coliseum management decided to close the 63-year-old venue for safety reasons, citing the need to restore cross bracings on its roof.
Less than an hour later, however, Tiukinhoy released an update confirming that the repairs would be completed sooner than expected, allowing the games to resume.
YOLANDA VICTIMS RELOCATION VILLAGE HIT BY EARTHQUAKE
SAN REMIGIO AFTER THE QUAKE
SALAMAT SA TABANG!
A MOM’S INSTINCT
Strong Cebu earthquake possibly caused by 400-year-old dormant fault
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The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30, may have been caused by a fault line that had not generated a major movement in the last 400 years, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
In a television interview, Winchelle Sevilla, chief of PHIVOLCS’ Seismology Division, described the tremor as “a very strong earthquake” capable of producing destructive ground shaking.
“Ang magnitude 6.9 ay isang napakalakas na lindol. Kaya nitong maggenerate ng ground shaking na destructive. ‘Yan actually yung ating naobserbahan at base na rin sa mga information na nakarating sa atin, nakita naman po natin sa mga social media, halimbawa. Marami po’ng mga estruktura ang na-damage at unfortunately meron po tayong mga casualties,” he said.
(The magnitude 6.9 is one strong earthquake, This can generate destructive ground shaking. ‘That is actually what we observed and based by the information that has reached us, we can see the example in the social media. Many structures were damaged and unfortunately we also had casualties.)
AID TO QUAKE-HIT CEBU AREAS
Include pets in disaster plans – groups
No one is spared from disasters.
Even animals suffer when disasters strike, thus the need to also consider them in every family’s disaster preparedness plans, said the Animal Kingdom Foundation, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abused and neglected animals.
In an advisory, the foundation said that when the earth trembled or when a volcano would erupt, “remember animals suffer too.”
“As we pray for safety for everyone amidst these consecutive natural disasters, it’s not just humans who are at risk. Countless pets, farm animals, and wildlife are left injured, displaced, or abandoned,” it said.
HELP FROM DUMAGUETE
CALL FOR MORE BLOOD DONORS
PLASTIC BAG PARA DI MABASA SA UWAN
Super Typhoon Yolanda survivors reel from strong Cebu earthquake
More than a decade ago, Benjie Crisostomo and his family from Bogo City, northern Cebu survived the wrath of Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan).
They lost their house but have been able to rebuild their lives as well as have a new abode.
Crisostomo’s family had been one of the many beneficiaries of free housing programs for victims of Yolanda.
They lived in a relocation site called SM Cares Village in Brgy. Polambato, not too far from their previous home.
But when a powerful Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit northern Cebu on September 30, it seems that they have to look for a new and safer home once again.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen with us. Our house did not sustain any damages. No cracks and all, but we can’t be sure especially with the aftershocks,” Crisostomo said in Cebuano.
BOGO CITY HALL NOT SPARED
Cebu earthquake: Donations for pets in affected areas called
Veterinary medicine students of the Southwestern University PHINMA have thought of doing their share to help victims in Bogo City, Cebu, the epicenter of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that rocked Cebu Tuesday night.
But they are not just raising donations for the affected residents.
These students are especially calling for donations for the fur babies, who were also affected by the disaster.
“Our furry friends and their owners in Bogo need our love and support after the recent earthquake. Together, let’s extend our helping hands and hearts to bring them relief,” read part of the group’s social media advisory.
SITWASYON SA MEDELLIN
Cebu earthquake: DOT extends aid to affected tourism workers, travelers
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is extending assistance to the tourism sector as it continues to assess the extent of damage caused by the powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake on destinations in the Visayas, specifically the worst-hit Cebu province.
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Wednesday joined her fellow Cabinet secretaries in visiting the ground zero in Cebu province to identify the immediate aid required by the affected public.
“After the 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu last night, I contacted the Office of the President and the Secretaries of National Defense, Transportation, Public Works and Highways, and Health to request urgent assistance for Cebu following coordination with local officials,” she said.
“I also coordinated with DOT officials, Regional Directors, and airport and port authorities to check on the status of gateways and ensure the welfare of affected communities, tourists, and tourism frontliners.”
MANILA SENDS ASSISTANCE
HELP FOR FURRY FRIENDS IN QUAKE-HIT AREAS ON THE WAY
Sleeping in plastic bags: North Cebu residents struggle after quake
Aside from fearing aftershocks, survivors of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu last September 30 now face another threat—heavy downpour.
With no roofs over their heads, not enough camping tents, and no proper evacuation area, residents in Pandan Mahawak, Medellin town in northern Cebu are sleeping inside plastic bags to protect them from the rain.
After the earthquake last September 30, residents are still advised to stay outside buildings and their houses to ensure their safety.
Cebu earthquake death toll climbs to 72
Authorities continue to retrieve more bodies of victims who perished following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu, with the toll reaching 72 already.
Disaster and rescue personnel on Wednesday, October 1, have extracted three corpses buried underneath the rubble of a collapsed motel in Brgy. Gairan, Bogo City.
The operation took several hours, with members from the 53rd Engineering Brigade, Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fire Protection and Mandaue City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office taking turns to carefully retrieve the bodies.
PRESIDENT MARCOS IN CEBU’S NORTH
BLOOD DONORS IN VSMMC
EARTHQUAKE, DAMAGED CHURCH, AND FAITH
Cebu earthquake aftershocks: Over 1,000 recorded since it struck
The ground in northern Cebu continues to tremble more than a day after a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Bogo City.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed in its latest Earthquake Bulletins that over 1,000 aftershocks have been recorded as of Thursday morning, October 2, 2025.
In its 7:30 p.m. report on Wednesday, Phivolcs had already detected at least 990 aftershocks.
The latest tremor—a magnitude 4.5 quake—was detected at 10:01 a.m. Thursday, located 15 kilometers north of Bogo City, according to Phivolcs’ latest earthquake bulletin.
Several moderate aftershocks occurred earlier in the day, jolting northern Cebu, including a magnitude 4.2 at 4:41 a.m. and a magnitude 4.0 at 9:31 a.m.
The strongest recorded aftershock so far was a magnitude 5.0 quake late Wednesday night, October 1, at 10:46 p.m., located 23 kilometers northeast of Bogo City.
MGA BATA APIL SA NAMATAY SA LINOG
Explainer: Earthquake, what is it and why do aftershocks happen?
The ground shook violently across northern Cebu this week, leaving many residents fearful as tremors continue to follow the deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City on Tuesday night.
These repeated shakes are called aftershocks.
But why do earthquakes happen, and why do they keep coming after the big one?
To understand these events, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) explains that an earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rocks beneath the Earth’s surface.
This movement occurs when stress builds up along fault lines or tectonic plate boundaries, causing rocks to break or slip abruptly.
The point beneath the Earth’s surface where the earthquake starts is called the focus or hypocenter, while the point directly above it on the surface is the epicenter—the area where shaking is often strongest and damage most severe.
MARCOS MEETS WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS IN NORTH CEBU
MARCOS PLEDGES AID TO QUAKE-HIT AREAS
Cebu earthquake victims still need water, food, shelter
As northern Cebu continues to reel from the devastation of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck on September 30, survivors now face a new battle — hunger, thirst, and the struggle for shelter.
With homes reduced to rubble, power and water lines down, and hundreds of families forced to sleep in open fields, local officials are appealing for urgent assistance, particularly drinking water, ready-to-eat food, tents, blankets, mats, and toiletries, to sustain displaced residents in the hardest-hit towns
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro on Thursday, October 2, called on donors and volunteers to coordinate only through official channels to ensure organized and timely aid delivery.
Earthquake-hit Cebu: Marcos pledges P180M to province, affected areas
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. promised to provide financial assistance to Cebu province and local governments here affected by the strong September 30 earthquake.
Marcos on Thursday, October 2, visited Bogo City, the epicenter of the Magnitude 6.9 quake, to assess the extent of the damage and brief local officials on the response and relief efforts made so far.
During his meeting with Cabinet members and local officials, the President announced that they will grant a total of P180 million to Cebu province, local government and concerned national government agencies.
DONATION STATION IN CEBU CITY HALL
TABUELAN NEEDS HELP TOO
Cebu earthquake: GSIS partners with LGUs to aid victims
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Thursday assured its members and pensioners in Cebu that assistance will be made available following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province and caused structural damage and disruption to daily life.
GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said the state pension fund is coordinating with local government units (LGUs) and its Cebu branches to ensure uninterrupted services for members and pensioners who may need help with claims, benefits, and other programs.
“We want our members and pensioners in Cebu to know that GSIS is with them. We are ready to provide immediate financial relief so they can recover from the impact of the earthquake,” Veloso said in a news release.
TRADING FRUITS FOR WATER
Cebu earthquake: Search, rescue ends; cops shift focus on relief
With search and rescue operations completed, police personnel deployed in Cebu and other areas hit by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake have shifted their focus to relief and rehabilitation efforts, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the redeployment, noting that all missing persons have been accounted for, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said in a press briefing for the Cebu earthquake at Camp Crame.
“The focus of the operation of our personnel on the ground were security, medical, road clearing and providing logistics or transportation as part of the efforts to bring back normalcy in the affected areas… and maintaining security in the affected areas so that we can avoid looting incidents,” said Tuaño.
DepEd-Mandaue eyes blended learning in damaged schools
The Department of Education in Mandaue City is considering implementing blended learning in several schools affected by structural damage.
This was after some schools were found to have structural issues following the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday evening, September 30, 2025.
Dr. Edgar Espina, Administrative Officer of DepEd-Mandaue, confirmed that initial inspections were conducted by the City Engineering Office and the Office of the Building Official (OBO). While many schools only sustained minor damage, a few were found to have significant structural issues that may affect the safe resumption of face-to-face classes.
SALAMAT, PADAYON TA SA ATONG PAGTABANG!
ROUNDUP SA COVERAGE SA NORTH KARONG ADLAWA!
TINGOG SA MGA TAGA NORTE NGA NAIGO SA LINOG
Cebu earthquake victims to trade banana and sweet potato for drinking water
Imagine enduring the trauma of a strong earthquake and, instead of simply asking for help, offering whatever little you have in exchange.
This is the sad reality of residents in Barangay Tacup, San Remigio town in northern Cebu
In dire need of drinking water, this family offered their harvested bananas and sweet potatoes in exchange for clean water.
Dianne Padillo, the uploader of the photo, said that she had relatives in the location and had been pleading that the relief goods prepared by volunteers would also reach this part of San Remigio.
Padillo is also asking for more donations—not just for her relatives, but for all the residents of the affected area.
KUSUG NGA AFTERSHOCK NIIGO NA POD SA BOGO
Cebu earthquake victims desperate, appeal for food, water
Two days after the deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted northern Cebu, search and retrieval operations have ceased.
Efforts have shifted to focus on relief and rehabilitation. But dozens of affected families remain desperate for aid.
That’s why on Thursday, October 2, the same day President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. visited the quake-stricken areas, survivors across northern Cebu turn to the roads to call for help.
Among them was Ludia Booc from Medellin town whose family have not received food or emergency packs since the quake occurred last Tuesday, September 30.
On Thursday, they resorted to writing “We Need Help” in chalk on the pavement.
Her children and grandchildren also did the same by holding up cardboard signs that read: “Hinabang tawon, maluoy mo” (“We are in dire need of help, please”).
“So far, we only received bottles of drinking water. There’s no food, no electricity, and no running water,” she told the Inquirer in Cebuano.
TABUELAN ALSO NEEDS HELP!
Osmeña on BPO firms ignoring quake safety: ‘We’ll hit them where it hurts’
“I will hit them where it hurts.”
This was the message of Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña, who vowed to hold BPO companies accountable if they forced employees to return to work despite the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that shook Cebu earlier this week.
In a statement on Thursday, October 2, Osmeña said he had received reports that a Cebu-based BPO company compelled its employees to resume operations just minutes after the tremor, despite aftershocks continuing and structural safety remaining uncertain.
“This is unacceptable if true. If this happened to you, I will help,” Osmeña said. “I need to verify the facts, but if these reports are confirmed, we will do more than just file a complaint with DOLE. I will personally contact every known local and overseas client of that company to inform them of what kind of employer they have. We will hit them where it hurts,” he wrote in a post.
ORMOC GIVES BACK TO CEBU
VSMMC’s blood donation call: Hundreds respond to it
A call was made for urgent blood donation for severely injured victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that rocked northern Cebu Tuesday night.
And many responded.
The management of the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) said they were “overwhelmed” by the turnout when they started the blood donation campaign on Thursday morning, a few hours after they made their appeal for blood donors through the hospital’s official Facebook page Wednesday night.
VSMMC said that as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, they already received 45 patients from Bogo City, the epicenter of the strong earthquake, some of whom were suffering from multiple fractures, spinal chord injuries and even brain injuries, thus the need for additional blood supply.
APIL SAD ANG BORBON
Magnitude 5.1 aftershock hits Bogo, Cebu
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolted Bogo City, Cebu early Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
The tectonic quake struck 18 km. northeast of Bogo City at 5:39 a.m.
Phivolcs said the quake, which was 10 km. deep, was an aftershock of the magnitude 6.9 offshore Cebu earthquake last Sept. 30.
Meanwhile, intensity IV was felt in Bogo City, Cebu; Villaba, Tabango, and San Isidro, Leyte.
Intensity III was reported in Tabuelan, Cebu; Calubian and Palompon, Leyte, while intensity II was felt in Argao, Cebu.
TABANGAN NATO ANG SAN REMIGIO
Cebu earthquake-hit towns receive surge of aid from LGUs, Malacañang
Help is now reaching northern Cebu as local and national governments mobilize millions in financial assistance and resources to support survivors of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that killed 72 people and displaced tens of thousands across several towns and cities.
The Cebu City government recently approved a resolution to extend up to P20 million in financial aid to quake-hit localities, including Bogo City, San Remigio, and the municipalities in Bantayan Island.
The assistance will be charged to the city’s PAGCOR
Fund and matched with private cash donations coursed through the local government.
APP NGA MOTUDLO ASA ANG LUGAR NGA WA PAY HINABANG
Cebu earthquake survivors: Philhealth to cover their medical expenses
The Department of Health (DOH) assured that state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will cover the hospital expenses of those injured in the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30.
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa told senators during the DOH’s budget hearing that PhilHealth had been instructed to enforce a “no-balance billing” policy for earthquake survivors.
He explained that this measure, which was first applied in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda in 2013, would ensure that patients could receive care in both government and private hospitals without being burdened by out-of-pocket expenses.
TABANG SA AMIHANANG BAHIN SA SUGBO
Cebu quake-hit members: SSS offers up to P20K calamity loan
Members of the Social Security System (SSS) affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu may now avail themselves of a calamity loan of up to P20,000, the agency announced.
Carlo Villacorta, SSS vice president for public affairs and special events and spokesperson, said the calamity loan program had already been activated for qualified members living or working in areas declared under a state of calamity, including quake-hit parts of northern Cebu and those affected by recent storms Mirasol, Nando, and Opong.
“Mas maaigi na po ngayon ang aming calamity loan program at mas mabilis na po kaming nakakapag-activate. Dati ay halos isang buwan bago makapag-launch ng calamity loan. Ngayon ay mas responsive na ang programa — kahit ilang araw pa lamang mula nang mangyari ang lindol ay meron na tayong calamity loan para sa mga naapektuhang miyembro,” Villacorta said in an interview with PTV’s Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon.
PROVINCE’S DISASTER RISK REDUCTION COUNCIL CONVENED
Silent action, big impact: Man fixes road in Medellin after quake
We live in a country where the ones who live a simple life often show more concern for others than the ones in authority.
This is the sad reality of our country, with the issues of corruption and people in power using the nation’s money to personal use— truly heartbreaking.
In the past three days, the island of Cebu has been under the spotlight because of the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake.
A quake so strong that it took nearly 100 lives.
TABANG GIKAN SA DAVAO
WE NEED FOOD, WATER!
MANDAUE: P1M FOR BOGO, 4 TOWNS
GENSAN SALAMAT!
RELIEF FINALLY ARRIVES IN BORBON
SINKHOLES FOUND IN SAN REM
AID FOR GIBITNGIL ISLAND
SHELTER FOR QUAKE VICTIMS IN BOGO
18TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED IN THE WAKE OF THE QUAKE
Cebu lifts truck ban to fast-track relief to quake-hit northern towns
The Cebu provincial government has temporarily lifted its truck ban.
This aims to speed up the delivery of relief aid to earthquake-stricken towns in northern Cebu and to ensure that humanitarian convoys and supply vehicles can move without delay.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro signed Executive Order No. 58 on October 2, suspending the enforcement of the truck ban on all national and provincial roads in Cebu Province until the lifting of the State of Calamity, which was declared after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake devastated several northern localities earlier this week.
AFTERSHOCK NIIGO SA SAYO SA BUNTAG SA SABADO
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRACKER SA CAPITOL
Mandaue to give P1-M each to 5 Cebu towns badly hit by quake
Mandaue City will provide P1 million in financial assistance to five local government units (LGUs) in northern Cebu that were heavily affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck on September 30.
The assistance will be distributed among Bogo City, the epicenter of the earthquake, and the municipalities of San Remigio, Medellin, Tabogon, and Borbon. These are based on a situational report submitted to Mandaue City.
Aside from cash assistance, the city is focusing on mental health and social support for affected residents. A psychological support team, composed of licensed psychometricians and social workers, will be deployed to the affected areas. This effort is being coordinated by the City Social Welfare and Services (CSWS), the Mandaue Substance Abuse and Mental Health Office (MSAMHO), and the City Health Office, in collaboration with the Provincial Social Development Office.
HINABANG PARA SA MGA TAGA-BORBON
Shaken lives: The struggles of Cebu’s earthquake survivors in photos
In northern Cebu, earthquake survivors continue to plead for aid as food and water supplies run low three days after the 6.9-magnitude tremor on September 30, 2025.
Along the main roads, residents have resorted to carrying placards with messages begging for food, and most especially clean drinking water, hoping that passersby and motorists will stop to offer help.
Families who lost their homes now endure long days under makeshift tents, while others have to walk several kilometers in search of food and potable water.
Local officials and volunteers are working to reach remote barangays. However, for the quake survivors, each day is marked by uncertainty, with their handwritten signs along the highway standing as a visible cry for help.
PAHINUMDOM NGA MAGMATNGON SA BIYAHE
Cebu earthquake: Surigao del Norte to give P3M in aid to victims
Cebu earthquake victims are set to receive P3 million in aid after the Surigao del Norte Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) on Friday afternoon approved a resolution allocating the amount.
Resolution No. 25-05, signed by PDRRM officer Cicero Cosme Tripoli and attested by Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers, recognized the extensive damage caused by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake and its effects on residents.
The massive Cebu earthquake has already claimed 70 lives according to the latest figures released by PDRRMO Cebu.
Zero balance billing for Cebu quake patients, DOH assures
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday assured that patients affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu will not have to pay hospital expenses, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to enforce zero balance billing in government hospitals.
DOH Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Albert Domingo said the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Cebu South Medical Center, and Eversley Medical Center — all DOH-run facilities near the affected areas — are implementing the policy.
“Ito ang pinagka-iba ng zero balance billing doon sa ibang paraan. Hindi na po ninyo kailangang lumapit sa desk, sa bill na lang po, isi-zero na po iyan sa utos na rin ng ating Pangulo (Unlike other systems, patients and families no longer need to approach the help desk, the bills themselves will automatically be covered and reduced to zero, in compliance with the President’s directive),” Domingo said in a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview.
Cebu earthquake: Aid slow to reach remote areas
Three days after a devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Cebu, survivors in coastal and upland villages continued to appeal for food, water, and shelter as relief operations remained slow in reaching far-flung areas.
The provincial government acknowledged that many have indeed not received help but said it was setting up incident command centers (ICCs) in every barangay to fast-track the distribution of urgent necessities, such as water and food.
Authorities have also begun redirecting its operations from clearing and relief work to assisting in rebuilding efforts, including conducting assessments on buildings and other critical infrastructure damaged by the quake.
San Remigio sinkholes: Over 100 found, many still undiscovered
Over a hundred sinkholes have been dioscovered across the northern Cebu town of San Remigio, Mayor Mariano Martinez said.
He warned that more may still be hidden underground following the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the region earlier this week.
In an interview with CDN Digital on Saturday, October 4, Martinez said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) had already briefed the local government weeks before the quake about the presence of numerous San Remigio sinkholes.
“Actually few weeks ago niari ang Phivolcs, ni briefing sila namo, and according to their assessment, that we have over a hundred sinkholes diri sa among lungsod. I don’t know why, I was even surprised nga kadaghan ba,” Martinez said.
“But karon, after the earthquake, we discovered them. Daghan ni pop up sa among lungsod. I’m positive naa pay daghan nga wala pa makit-e,” he added.
DSWD food packs: 75K packs sent to quake-hit Cebu; more to come
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released 75,000 boxes of family food packs (FFPs) to local government units (LGUs) in Cebu province.
The 75,000 released DSWD food packs are part of the 142,000 FFPs requested by the 11 quake-hit Cebu LGUs, whose mayors were met by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian when he made the rounds in the Central Visayas island province this week.
“Today (Oct. 3), we released 75,000 FFPs. By tomorrow (Oct. 4), we are already done,” Gatchalian told members of DSWD 7 (Central Visayas) on Friday afternoon.
Private sector, law enforcement unite for relief efforts
The Cebu Provincial Government has joined forces with private groups, law enforcement, and faith-based institutions to deliver organized and coordinated relief operations for earthquake-hit communities in Northern Cebu.
On Friday evening, October 3, representatives of the groups met with Governor Pamela Baricuatro to finalize plans on how to efficiently carry out relief missions in earthquake-hit towns.
The coordination aims to streamline deployment schedules, target specific areas in need, and ensure that assistance reaches residents swiftly and orderly.
San Remigio eyes tent city for quake evacuees amid rise of sinkholes
San Remigio is planning to build a tent city to house evacuees displaced by the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake and the continued emergence of sinkholes across the northern Cebu town.
San Remigio Mayor Mariano Martinez told CDN Digital on Saturday, October 4, that over a thousand residents have already fled their homes after sinkholes of varying sizes appeared in several barangays, including Sitio Sansan in Barangay Maño and parts of the town proper.
“Before naa man gyud mi evacuation centers like covered courts, pero karon nobody wants to go into buildings kay kuyawan man especially kay we can still feel tremors here,” Martinez said. “There are people in tents in our open field. And there are plans to come up with a tent city or tent town with the help of the national government.”
DENR-7 warns of ground collapse in northern Cebu towns
A serious risk of ground instability and potential collapse has been raised in several northern Cebu towns.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7), through its Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), has issued a Subsidence Threat Advisory or ground collapse warning following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the region earlier this week.
The advisory, dated October 3, identifies San Remigio, Medellin, Bogo City, Tabogon, and Daanbantayan as areas with a high subsidence hazard rating after confirmed occurrences of sinkholes and land depressions in several barangays.
MGB-7 warned that sinkholes, particularly those formed by cover collapse, pose serious risks to life, property, and infrastructure, and that ongoing ground movement may lead to further subsidence over time, especially with continuing aftershocks and heavy rainfall.
Capitol: Checkpoints ensure safety of volunteers to quake-hit towns
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Capitol denied claims circulating online that checkpoints are blocking volunteers delivering aid to earthquake-hit towns in northern Cebu.
The Capitol clarified on Saturday, October 4, that checkpoints set up along the national highway are not meant to restrict relief operations but to coordinate, monitor, and ensure the safe movement of goods and volunteers into quake-affected municipalities.
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Capitol denied claims circulating online that checkpoints are blocking volunteers delivering aid to earthquake-hit towns in northern Cebu.
The Capitol clarified on Saturday, October 4, that checkpoints set up along the national highway are not meant to restrict relief operations but to coordinate, monitor, and ensure the safe movement of goods and volunteers into quake-affected municipalities.
Sinkholes in Cebu: What are they and why do they appear
The ground opening up beneath your feet may sound like a scene from a movie, but for residents of northern Cebu, it’s a real and growing concern.
Following the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the region earlier this week, over a hundred sinkholes have been discovered across San Remigio town.
What is a sinkhole?
According to the National Museum of the Philippines’ Geology and Paleontology Division, a sinkhole is a natural cavity or depression in the ground, often found in areas underlain by limestone or other soluble rocks like dolomite and gypsum.
Sinkholes form when water, usually rain, seeps into the ground, absorbing carbon dioxide from the air and soil, creating slightly acidic water.
Over time, this water dissolves the rock beneath the surface, forming underground voids and cave systems.
National Day of Prayer, repentance urged amid corruption, calamities
MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on clergy and the faithful to observe a month-long “National Day of Prayer and Public Repentance” starting next week, citing the country’s continued struggles with natural calamities and corruption.
In a letter to dioceses, CBCP president and Kalookan Bishop Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David urged parishes, chapels, schools, families and church organizations to participate in the observance, which coincides with the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.
David said the initiative serves as “a prayer of national confession and contrition” in light of calamities afflicting the nation.
HINABANG SA MEDELLIN
20 KA AFTERSHOCKS SA 2 KA ORAS GANIHANG SAYONG BUNTAG
RELIEF OPERATION FOR OUR FURRY FRIENDS TOO
TABOGON MUNICIPAL HALL NAGUBA SA LINOG
MINUS PA ANG TRAFFIC SA SOGOD SA ALAS 7 SA KABUNTAGON
GIINSPECT ANG BANTAYAN CHURCH
Cebu earthquake: Aftershocks, over 5,000, logged since temblor hit
Aftershocks from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that jolted northern Cebu on Sept. 30 could persist for weeks. This is the warning of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Phivolcs said on Satuday that it had recorded 5,336 aftershocks since the earthquake hit northern Cebu.
Of these number of aftershocks, 22 were felt, while 1,038 were plotted and their magnitude ranged from 1.0 to 5.1., said Phivolcs in a Viber message to reporters.
It advised the public to stay vigilant “for strong aftershocks, secure their homes, know evacuation routes, and rely only on official sources for updates and safety instructions.”
THANK YOU FOR THE HELP!
GALINYA NA ANG SAKYANAN PADUNG SA NORTE SA MAY CATMON
HEAVY TRAFFIC GOING NORTH CEBU
PWEDE RA GYOD MAGBARGE DUNGGO SA PANTALAN SA KAWIT, MEDELLIN
BINI Aiah visits Capitol, sends relief for Cebu quake victims
BINI Aiah of the popular P-Pop girl group BINI, visited the Cebu Provincial Capitol warehouse on Saturday, October 4, to boost the morale of volunteers repacking relief goods for families affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu earlier this week.
Maraiah Queen Arceta, born and raised in Lapu-Lapu City, met with Capitol staff, members of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and civic volunteers who have been working round the clock to prepare aid for distribution to quake-hit towns.
BINI Aiah’s visit was seen as a morale boost for volunteers, many of whom have been working long hours to prepare relief goods for distribution.
DROP OFF HUB SA DANAO RORO PORT
Capitol opens drop-off hub at Danao
To ease road congestion and speed up the delivery of relief goods to quake-hit towns in northern Cebu, the Cebu Provincial Government has opened a new donation drop-off hub at the Danao City Boardwalk.
The newest drop-off point will begin its operations at noon today, October 5.
Provincial officials said the move aims to decongest traffic along the national highway leading to the north and ensure an orderly and efficient distribution of aid.
“We discourage small donation drives from directly traveling to the north, as travel time now takes around 10 hours,” the Capitol advisory stated.
PORT IN TABOGON HEAVILY DAMAGED
Earthquake: Local officials describe north Cebu traffic as ‘catastrophic’
Traffic congestion in northern Cebu has worsened over the weekend, with travel time stretching to almost 12 hours.
Nagiel Bañacia, head of the Lapu-Lapu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LCDRRMO), described congestion problems as a “human induced secondary disaster.”
In a social media post, Bañacia shared that he and other LCDRRMO personnel were on the road for hours before they managed to return their base in Lapu-Lapu City.
His team had been helping at the Regional Incident Management Team Unified Command in Bogo City shortly after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck on September 30. They travelled back home on Saturday afternoon, October 4, and arrived at their base at 7 p.m. of the same day.
Banacia described the gridlock as “catastrophic,” adding that some vehicles were stuck in traffic for more than eight hours since Friday.
ROCKSLIDE: BABY, LONE SURVIVOR AMONG A FAMILY
Infant in Medellin survives quake that killed parents, sibling
A four-month-old baby girl was the only survivor in a family of four killed when a landslide triggered by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake buried their home in this northern Cebu island last week.
The infant, identified as Briana Grace Serafin, survived after large boulders rolled down and crushed the house of her parents, Marwin Pilones and Katherine Serafin, on September 30.
Both parents and Briana’s older brother died on the spot. All three had been laid to rest last October 3.
Neighbors said they heard the baby crying shortly after the earthquake struck and immediately searched through the debris to rescue her.
DONATIONS SA DANAO DROP-OFF HUB
No landslide in Sogod, Cebu; officials warn vs fake news
The Municipality of Sogod in northern Cebu on Sunday denied reports circulating on social media that a landslide occurred in Sitio Eme, Barangay Damolog.
The same posts, that went viral in social media, also suggested that it was the landslide in Sogod town that caused the heavy traffic in northern Cebu.
Local officials have issued a warning against the proliferation of fake news about their town, stressing that misinformation only fuels confusion at a time when communities are still recovering from ill effects the 6.9-magnitude earthquake.
GWEN NIBISITA SA BIKTIMA SA LINOG
Cebu earthquake: Damaged church holds Mass outdoors
A church in Bantayan, Cebu is celebrating Mass outdoors after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit the province last Tuesday heavily damaged a portion of the church.
In an advisory, the Parroquia de San Pedro Apostol Bantayan said this was due to the declaration of building safety experts that “it is not yet safe to enter the inside of the church.”
“The schedule of our Masses will remain the same as usual. We kindly ask that, if possible, you bring your own chairs or benches and umbrellas for your comfort and protection from the sun or rain,” the church said.
6,000 aftershocks
Cebu Capitol launches Emergency Response Tracker for quake relief
The Cebu Provincial Government has launched an Emergency Response Tracker, a digital platform designed to monitor and map out relief operations for northern Cebu towns hit by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, September 30.
The system, launched on Friday, October 5, allows the public to view in real time the relief goods already distributed by the Capitol, while civic groups, local government units (LGUs), and volunteers may also plot their activities on the platform.
Officials said the goal is to avoid duplication of efforts, ease congestion, and ensure that no community is overlooked.
STILL NO CLASSES IN SANTA FE
THERE WILL BE CLASSES IN LAPU-LAPU ON MONDAY
5 days after Cebu earthquake: 3 missing, over 6,000 aftershocks
Three individuals remain missing while over 6,000 aftershocks have been recorded, five days since the powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake on September 30 struck northern Cebu.
According to the latest report from the Cebu Provincial Government, they have already recorded a total of 71 deaths and 592 injuries.
They also received initial information from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) here that three persons are still missing.
THERE WILL BE CLASSES IN LAPU-LAPU, DANAO MONDAY
Earthquake relief ops: 4 road accidents reported in Cebu; 13 injured
At least 13 individuals, including a pregnant woman and two children, were injured in four road accidents that were reported in northern and western Cebu over the weekend as groups and families went on an out of town trip to send aid to earthquake-affected individuals in the north.
The accidents happened while local officials discouraged travel to northern Cebu due to the traffic gridlock in the area and as they also called for a centralized and coordinated relief operations.
Of the four accidents, the one that happened on Sunday afternoon in Balamban town had the most number of injuries, which totaled to 10. Another accident was reported in Balamban on Saturday while the two others happened in San Remigio and Carmen town in northern Cebu.
DAD THANKS DONORS WHO PAID FOR COFFINS
TRAFFIC GOING BACK TO CEBU
TOMAS OSMEÑA ON CHARITY
COAST GUARD TRANSPORTS RELIEF GOODS TO SAN REMIGIO
CATMON ROAD AT 7 PM TODAY, OCTOBER 5
DOLE NIISSUE OG CEASE AND DESIST SA USA KA BPO FIRM
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