A MAGNITUDE 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu at 9:59 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025, with the epicenter located near Bogo City in the northern part of the island. Several people have been confirmed dead and injured. Assessment is ongoing as of Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Here are updates from SunStar journalists. Keep on refreshing this page.
Here's the story written Tuesday night when the earthquake struck Cebu.
At least 61 people have been reported dead following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu, the Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
However, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) recorded only 26 deaths as of Wednesday morning.
The PDRRMO reported a total of 63 confirmed deaths following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, 2025.
As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the death toll in Bogo City, northern Cebu, has risen to 30, while 154 people have been reported injured due to the earthquake.
Cebu Province has officially been placed under a state of calamity following the strong earthquake that struck the island Tuesday evening, September 30, 2025.
The declaration was approved during the emergency session of the 17th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cebu, presided over by Vice Governor Glenn Soco on Wednesday, October 1. Read more.
CITY OF BOGO NOW UNDER STATE OF CALAMITY
The City Government of Bogo has declared a state of calamity following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the city on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
In a resolution passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod, officials cited widespread destruction of public infrastructure and private properties, loss of lives, and disruption of essential services. | via JJL
As rains continue in Bogo City on October 1, 2025, Cebu Provincial Hospital remains under strain.
Emergency tents have been set up outside the facility to accommodate arriving victims, while visible damage can be seen inside the hospital. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
Here’s a look inside the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the city on Tuesday evening, September 30, 2025.
This video was taken on Wednesday, October 1. | via John Rey Tanjusay
Family members weep as they watch the remains of their loved one, a victim of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City on Tuesday evening, September 30, 2025.
These photos were taken on Wednesday, October 1. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
A house inside Yolanda Village in Barangay Polambato, Bogo City, collapsed after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the city on Tuesday evening, September 30, 2025.
This video was taken on Wednesday, October 1. | via John Rey Tanjusay
Seven people were killed after houses collapsed in Yolanda Village, Polambato, Bogo City, following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
These photos were taken on Wednesday, October 1. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
Here's an interview with Romeo Minggabon, a Yolanda Village resident, who said the powerful quake left them helpless.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro was moved to tears as she arrived at the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City on October 1, 2025, to inspect the aftermath of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake and learn about the casualties in the area. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
A section of road in Bogo City was severely damaged after the strong earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
The quake caused the asphalt to crack and rise, rendering parts of the road impassable and posing hazards to motorists.
Motorcycles and vehicles were seen navigating cautiously around the damaged portion, while barriers were set up to warn the public. | via CAV
Here’s an interview with Provincial Health Consultant Dr. Nikki Catalan following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025. | via ANV
Visible cracks appeared on the road at Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck on Tuesday evening, September 30, 2025. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
The Cebu Police Provincial Office deployed personnel to Bogo City and nearby areas after the powerful earthquake struck Tuesday night, September 30, 2025, to assist affected residents and help maintain peace and order.
Police Colonel Abubakar Mangelen Jr. led the send-off, bringing equipment and vehicles for use in the search and rescue operations. | AYB
The Pier 1 and Pier 3 Passenger Terminal Buildings at Cebu Baseport were temporarily closed early Wednesday, October 1, 2025, for safety reasons while engineers conducted a full structural assessment following Tuesday night’s earthquake.
NEARLY 200 AFTERSHOCKS RECORDED IN NORTHERN CEBU
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded at least 197 aftershocks in northern Cebu as of 8:57 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Phivolcs said the tremors have been occurring since 10:24 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck near Bogo City.
Most aftershocks were clustered in Bogo City, while others were monitored in the nearby municipalities of Tabogon, Sogod, and Daanbantayan. | via JJL
Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy, through Chancellor Msgr. Renato Beltran Jr., has ordered structural inspections of all parishes and rectories following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, 2025.
Masses in heavily damaged churches in northern Cebu are expected to be suspended until the structures are cleared by experts. | via DPC
Over 40 local government units (LGUs) in Cebu Province suspended classes at all levels on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City.
The following LGUs declared class suspensions:Alcantara, Alcoy, Alegria, Aloguinsan, Asturias, Badian, Barili, Bogo City, Boljoon, Borbon, Carcar City, Compostela, Consolacion, Cordova, Dalaguete, Danao City, Dumanjug, Ginatilan, Madridejos, Malabuyoc, Mandaue, Medellin, Minglanilla, Moalboal, Naga, Pilar, Pinamungajan, Poro, Ronda, Samboan, San Fernando, San Francisco, Santa Fe, Santander, Sibonga, Sogod, Tabogon, Tabuelan, Talisay, Toledo, Tuburan, and Tudela. | via DPC
A father holds the body of his daughter, one of the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, at Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City on October 1, 2025. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
After the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu Tuesday night, September 30, 2025, a portion of the Mandaue City Public Market was damaged and temporarily closed to ensure the safety of vendors and buyers. | via ABC
As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the death toll in Bogo City, northern Cebu, has risen to 30, while 154 people have been reported injured due to the earthquake. | via CAV
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City on September 30, 2025, was confirmed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) as the strongest tremor ever recorded in Cebu.
Phivolcs director Teresito Bacolcol told One News that the quake registered Intensity 7 near the epicenter and was felt as far as Sorsogon, Zamboanga del Norte, and Misamis Oriental. Read more.
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” M. Ouano, together with personnel from the Mandaue City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MCDRRMO), inspected the Annex building of the Mandaue City Hall Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to assess damage from the powerful earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night.
During the inspection, cracks were observed in parts of the building. The MCDRRMO carried out an initial evaluation to determine the extent of the damage and any potential risks. | via ABC
Danao City Mayor Nito Durano, together with the City Engineering Office, inspected school buildings in the city on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that affected Cebu.
Durano prioritized the inspection of Cebu Technological University–Danao Campus and the Ramon M. Durano Sr. Foundation - Science and Technology Education Center to ensure that classrooms are safe for use.
Inspections and safety assessments in other schools across the city are ongoing.
The local government assured students, teachers, and staff that they will be safe before classes resume. | via AYB
The Lapu-Lapu City Government announced the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools from October 1 to 3, 2025.
Mayor Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” Chan said the measure would allow thorough inspections of classrooms and school facilities following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30.
Schools were directed to continue modular or asynchronous learning activities. | via DPC
MEDELLIN NEEDS WATER
The town of Medellin, in northern Cebu, is in need of drinking water and tap water for kitchen and hygiene needs.
Four water reservoirs collapsed after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the province on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
CALL FOR DONATIONS
The Cebu Provincial Government is accepting donations for those affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
Senator Risa Hontiveros has dispatched her team to Bogo City following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, 2025.
In a Facebook post, Hontiveros announced that two truckloads of drinking water will be delivered to Cebu Provincial Hospital to support patients and frontliners affected by the disaster.
The initial shipment of relief goods, dispatched earlier by the Cebu Provincial Government, has reached Bogo City Wednesday, October 1, 2025, where Governor Pamela Baricuatro has established a joint-operation center.
TERMINAL OPERATIONS RESUMED
As of 11:20 a.m., October 1, 2025, terminal operations at Pier 3 in Cebu City has resumed.
The Cebu Port Authority said that passengers are permitted to stay only in the 1st Section of the Pre-Departure Area. Access to the 2nd Section remains restricted pending the Engineering Services Department’s (ESD) ongoing assessment of the stability of the giant ceiling fan.
Security screening and the collection of terminal fees have also resumed.
Due to the limited space in the Pre-Departure Area, the entry of outbound passengers will be regulated according to their respective vessel’s boarding schedule.
The Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan, Cebu, advised churchgoers on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to avoid entering the cordoned “no-go zone” and refrain from touching the stones or coral blocks.
The church explained that the stones and coral blocks will be used in restoration and reinforcement efforts to preserve its façade.
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) mourns the loss of three of its personnel following the collapse of the San Remigio Sports Complex in San Remigio, Cebu, during the earthquake on the evening of September 30, 2025.
The fatalities were identified as: Seaman Second Class Lawrence Palomo PCG, Apprentice Seaman (ASN) Jujay Mahusay PCG, and ASN Ert Cart Dacunes PCG.
PCG said that the three personnel were rushed to Bogo General Hospital for emergency medical treatment but were all pronounced dead.
The Retablo image of Santa Rosa de Lima in Daanbanatayan, Cebu was reportedly unscathed after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
On Wednesday, October 1, the image was wrapped in plastic bags to protect it from heavy rains and dust.
According to the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima, aside from the Tabernacle where the Blessed Sacrament is kept, the Miraculous Retablo image of Santa Rosa de Lima was among the few images in the shrine that were not damaged by the earthquake.
The other undamaged images include the Virgen del Carmen and the Immaculate Conception.
Margie Baterna, a Red Cross volunteer, broke down in tears after learning that their Emergency Medical Services (EMS) head was among those who died in the earthquake that struck Cebu.
At the time of the quake, Baterna was busy responding to other affected residents when she received a call about the tragic news. She described their EMS head as someone very close to her, “like family.”
According to her, the EMS head died after a firewall of their house collapsed. In his final moments, he reportedly tried to save his youngest child by shielding the child with his own body. His sacrifice saved the child’s life, but cost him his own. | via CAV
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival said on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that the City is sending 3 ambulances with 4 emergency medical crew to help transport patients from Bogo City to Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center in Cebu City.
Newly installed Cebu Archbishop Most Rev. Alberto “Abet” Uy, D.D. inspected the Archdiocesan Shrine of Sta. Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan, Cebu, meeting with parish leaders and parishioners on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to check the church’s condition after the magnitude 6.9 quake.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has vowed to provide P10,000 cash aid and burial assistance to families who lost loved ones in the 6.9-magnitude Cebu earthquake, in line with President Bongbong Marcos' directive to extend comfort and support.
The Capelinha de Fatima Replica in San Remigio, Cebu sustained damage after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the province on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
The bridge in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Medellin, Cebu, sustained damage during the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, leaving only one lane passable as of Wednesday, October 1, 2025. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
NOT FROM BOGO FAULT
Phivolcs clarifies: the 6.9-magnitude Cebu quake did not come from the Bogo Fault but from an offshore epicenter northeast of Bogo City. Its shallow depth (5 km) made the tremor stronger at the surface, causing severe damage. Read the full article.
PRICE FREEZE
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has imposed a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities in Cebu following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on September 30, 2025.
The DTI said the measure, which took effect automatically after the Provincial Board declared a state of calamity, is part of the government’s broader relief and recovery response ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Read more.
CLASSES SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Santa Fe Mayor Ithamar Espinosa announced on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that classes in all schools in the town will remain suspended until further notice as structural assessments continue.
Here are aerial photos showing the extent of the damage to the Archdiocesan Shrine of Sta. Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan, Cebu, following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Tuesday evening, September 30, 2025.
Newly installed Cebu Archbishop Most Rev. Alberto “Abet” Uy, D.D. inspected the church on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. He met with parish leaders and parishioners to assess the condition of the centuries-old structure. | via Yans Baroy
Seven people were killed at the San Remigio Sports Complex and evacuation center when parts of the roof collapsed during a basketball game on September 30, 2025, following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
The Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan, Cebu, sustained severe damage to its facade after a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the town on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
These photos were taken on Wednesday, October 1. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
The Cebu City Government has dispatched three ambulances to Bogo City to help in earthquake response, with support extended to the neighboring towns of San Remigio and Medellin.
Mayor Nestor Archival said 24 responders from the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the Nestor Archival Rescue and Fire Brigade accompanied the ambulances to deliver medical assistance and transport patients to hospitals.
In a press conference Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025, Archival said the deployment is meant to provide immediate care in quake-hit northern Cebu. This was also in response to Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro's request for additional ambulances to transport patients affected by the earthquake to Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center. | via EHP
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. visited Bogo City, Cebu, to assess the situation following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He met with Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro and other local officials. | via ANV
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., and DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian are all in Bogo City, Cebu to assess the situation following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
The officials are talking to Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro and other local officials in this photo taken Wednesday, October 1, 2025. | via ANV
Veteran actress Zsa Zsa Padilla visited the Cebu Capitol command center Wednesday afternoon, October 1, 2025, donating ready-to-eat food packs and monetary aid for quake victims.
MEDELLIN APPEALS FOR GENERATOR SETS AFTER QUAKE
The Medellin Municipal Government appealed for generator sets to provide free gadget charging and emergency lighting for residents after the powerhouse and main generator at the municipal hall were damaged by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
It said the Regional Evacuation Center in Poblacion, which also houses the Medellin Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, sustained cracks and has been declared unsafe.
The local government urged unaffected local government units, agencies, and partners to extend immediate assistance. | via JGS
A section of Mandaue Public Market's canopy collapsed after the 6.9-magnitude tremor, though the main structure remains intact. Vendors have temporarily relocated. More details in this article.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, and DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, together with Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro and local officials, met outside Bogo City Hall on October 1, 2025, to assess the situation of affected families and earthquake-hit areas. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
Cebu's leading business organizations pledged solidarity and mobilization to support recovery efforts after a powerful earthquake rattled the province on September 30, 2025, disrupting communities and raising concerns over business continuity.
The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) released separate statements on Wednesday, October 1, expressing sympathy for affected families, commending rescue and relief workers, and underscoring the private sector’s role in restoring stability in the aftermath of the disaster. Read more.
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano announced that the city’s Humanitarian Emergency Assistance Response Team (M-Heart) has been deployed to northern Cebu, one of the hardest-hit areas by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
The 20-member team is fully equipped with a water filtration system, ambulance, fire engine, logistics van and search, rescue, and retrieval equipment to assist affected communities.
“In times of crisis, Mandaue stands ready not only for our own city, but also for those in need,” Ouano said.
The deployment highlights the City Government’s commitment to extending immediate assistance and support to neighboring localities during disasters. | via ABC
VISAYAS GRID ALERT STATUS | 3 p.m., October 1, 2025
The grid is under Yellow Alert from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Available Capacity: 2,052MW Peak Demand: 1,868MW
11 power plants are on forced outage due to the earthquake, 16 were already offline, and 3 are derated — totaling 640.6MW unavailable.
Some units have synchronized back and more plants declared available, easing yellow alert intervals.
Luzon and Mindanao grids remain normal. | via NGCP
Newly installed Cebu Archbishop, Most Rev. Alberto “Abet” Uy, D.D., visited the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Bogo City on October 1, 2025. Read the story. | via ANV
About P2 billion worth of infrastructure (roads and bridges) was damaged in Cebu following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said repairs on the Bogo hospital will begin once it is declared safe after structural assessment.
"We will do the assessment fast para magamit na yung hospital as soon as possible. We will do it in one day," he said, adding that some patients, particularly those in critical condition, were transferred to hospitals in Cebu City.
Dizon also said road repairs are ongoing to ensure they remain passable. Watch this video interview with Dizon. | via ANV
A fast-food chain building collapsed in Bogo City following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, 2025. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
The Municipality of Tabogon reports that three of its well-known landmarks — the Seaside Park (Usbaw), the iconic Boardwalk, and the Tapul-Camoboan Causeway — sustained heavy structural damage following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
Sections of the boardwalk collapsed into the sea, structures at the seaside park were displaced, and the Tapul-Camoboan Causeway now shows visible cracks and misalignments, raising serious safety concerns.
Mayor Francis Salimbangon has directed the MDRRMO, the Municipal Engineering Office, and barangay responders to immediately assess the extent of the damage, secure affected areas, and coordinate with national agencies for potential rehabilitation assistance.
To aid communities affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, MCWD and Manila Water Philippine Ventures have sent water trucks to Bogo City and San Remigio under the initiative “Tabang Alang sa Amihanang Sugbo.” Read the full article.
BISHOP'S APPEAL
Newly installed Cebu Archbishop, Most Rev. Alberto “Abet” Uy, D.D., has appealed for prayers and assistance for the victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu, leaving hundreds of families displaced and some mourning the loss of loved ones.
The Archbishop said he has also ordered the raising of funds to provide immediate aid to the victims.
“Mutabang ta alang sa kaayuhan sa atong mga survivors,” he said.
He urged the public to pray for the victims, particularly the families who lost loved ones, and said they can also extend financial support to assist those affected.
📷Maymay sa Magbalantay
P2.2M ASSISTANCE
The Lapu-Lapu City Government will donate P2.2 million to local government units affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30, 2025.
Mayor Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” Chan announced in a public statement that P1 million will be allocated to Bogo City, while the remaining funds will be distributed among the municipalities of San Remigio, Daanbantayan, Tabogon, and Medellin.
Chan will also visit the affected areas to deliver relief goods and basic necessities, including medicine, milk, and drinking water. | via DPC
The historic Yap-San Diego ancestral house in Cebu City sustains damage after Tuesday night’s (September 30, 2025) magnitude 6.9 earthquake. This video was shared on Facebook by Val Sandiego.
OVER 100 NURSING STUDENTS VOLUNTEER TO HELP
More than 100 nursing students from schools across Cebu province have stepped up to support relief efforts after the magnitude 6.9 quake. Gathered at the Capitol grounds, they are set to assist in basic medical services, health monitoring, and welfare support at evacuation centers.
DAANBANTAYAN MUNICIPAL HALL AFTER QUAKE
Following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake on September 30, 2025, Governor Pamela Baricuatro has ordered engineers and local officials to conduct a structural assessment of the Daanbantayan Municipal Hall to ensure public safety and guide rehabilitation efforts for government facilities in northern Cebu.
The University of the Visayas’ (UV) Cebu Green Lancers have donated to aid families affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu.
The team went to the Provincial Capitol on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to donate boxes of water.
P5 MILLION ASSISTANCE FROM BOHOL
Bohol officials announced P5 million in financial assistance to Cebu following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake. Medical teams from Bohol have also been deployed to Bogo City to support local personnel.
Governor Erico Aris Aumentado called an emergency meeting on Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025, with various agencies to assess the situation. The province of Bohol sustained only minor damage. No state of calamity has been declared, and classes and government work are set to resume tomorrow.
WALAY KLASE
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in all levels, both public and private, on Thursday, October 2, 2025, following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu.
In a Facebook post, Ouano said the suspension will allow authorities to conduct safety inspections in school buildings to ensure the welfare of students and teachers.
Public schools under the Mandaue City Division are directed to temporarily shift to Alternative Delivery Modes, while private schools are encouraged to adopt alternative teaching methods or arrange make-up classes.
“Amping kanunay. Stay safe,” Mayor Ouano reminded residents. | via ABC
DEATH TOLL RISES TO 65
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday has left 65 people dead and 293 injured, with widespread power and communication outages reported across northern towns including Bogo, San Remigio, Daanbantayan, Medellin, and Tabuelan.
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported that infrastructure suffered heavy damage, affecting roads, bridges, schools, churches, markets, and government buildings, with landslides and collapsed structures reported in several municipalities.
Thousands of residents have been displaced and are currently in evacuation centers, it added.
To bolster relief efforts, three volunteer buses were mobilized on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to carry medical volunteers to northern Cebu, ensuring that additional manpower reaches the hardest-hit communities quickly.
CLASS SUSPENSION IN CEBU CITY | OCTOBER 2-3, 2025
The Cebu City Government announced the suspension of classes in all public schools (Kindergarten, Elementary, and High School) on October 2–3, 2025 following the recent earthquake.
Public State Colleges and Universities (College Level) – Class suspension at each institution’s discretion.
Private Schools (All Levels) – Class suspension at each institution’s discretion.
A truck loaded with fresh vegetables from the farmers of Dalaguete, southern Cebu, is now on its way to bring relief to quake-hit families in northern Cebu Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The local government also extended P100,000 in cash aid.
MORE HELP ON THE WAY
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has reached out to Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro, saying that the City Government of Pasig is ready to send assistance to Cebu following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the province Tuesday night, September 30, 2025, which affected several towns in northern Cebu.
According to the Provincial Information Office on Wednesday, Pasig will deploy search and rescue team with equipment, specialists for managing the dead and missing, infrastructure audit teams, medical teams, and experts in psychosocial and stress debriefing.
Sotto also said that he will extend financial assistance to the Provincial Government and Bogo City.
'INTACT'
The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu announced that the Basilica’s structural integrity remains intact following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that shook Cebu.
“With this, all Masses, confessions, and other religious activities will continue as scheduled,” it said.
INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE
Damage to roads and bridges in seven northern Cebu towns affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake Tuesday, September 30, 2025, is estimated to reach P2 billion.
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday said the figure does not yet include hospitals and schools, which are expected to increase the total. Read more.
Vice President Sara Duterte visited Medellin, Cebu on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, where she spoke with Mayor Edwin Salimbangon following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Cebu Tuesday night.
Gibitngil Island in Medellin, Cebu is also in need of help.
Only one infant reportedly survived when a house was crushed by a falling rock during the earthquake Tuesday night, September 30, 2025. The mother, father, and 4-year-old child died.
You may contact the island’s village chief, Monina Monato, at 09772747820 if you wish to extend help. | via HBL
Some residents in Medellin town in northern Cebu have opted to stay outdoors as aftershocks are still being felt following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
Medellin, a town located next to Bogo City—the quake's epicenter—has also been badly affected.
The local government and residents have appealed for assistance, particularly in the form of drinking water and tap water supplies. | via JJL
Phivolcs warns Cebu residents: Aftershocks may continue for days or weeks following the 6.9-magnitude quake. Over 700 aftershocks have been logged, with risks including landslides, liquefaction, coastal inundation, sinkholes, and building damage. Communities are urged to stay alert, avoid damaged structures, and follow safety protocols.
‘FROM THE PEOPLE OF DAVAO CITY’
The City Government of Davao sent medical teams, social workers, psychologists, and 5,000 food packs to Cebu Province on October 2, 2025, to support communities affected by the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
As relief operations continue for families affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake, the Office of the Vice President’s Kalusugan Food Truck is also on-site in San Remigio, Cebu, providing free hot meals to volunteers, rescuers, and frontliners.
People, mostly students, have begun to gather at the Capitol grounds beside the governor's office to volunteer in the relief operations for the earthquake victims in northern Cebu. Vehicles have also been arriving to drop off donations. | via NBR
Residents along a highway in Bogo City held up placards pleading for help, urgently requesting food and water after being affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck on September 30, 2025. Photos taken Thursday, October 2. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
A resident of Barangay Anonang Sur in Bogo City, Cebu also appealed for help, saying they need water, food, other basic needs, flashlight, and medicine for the people in the area, especially the children.
“Malabyan lang mi dre kay naas suok pero nagkinahanglan pud mig tabang. Basic needs, especially water and food. Flashlight. Medicine. Naa mi mga bata dre naghapin lang og habul sa yuta. When would this last? Magkasakit na simbako. Tun-og kaayo,” said Vicente Redoble in a Facebook post.
Please help!
NUMBER OF FATALITIES UP
The number of fatalities from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30 has climbed to 72, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
In its situational report issued at 6 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025, the agency also reported that the number of injured has increased to 294.| via JJL
Police personnel are stationed outside Bogo City Hall to maintain peace and order as donations continue to arrive for the victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake. | via John Rey Tanjusay
Medical and non-medical volunteers registered at the Capitol to help repack relief goods for the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the fourth district of Cebu province.
Students were assigned to handle the repacking, while those who wish to go to Bogo City and neighboring towns may volunteer for deployment. | via AYB
The repacking of food packs continues at the warehouse of the Cebu Provincial Capitol for the urgent distribution to residents in northern Cebu who were heavily affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake.
Once repacked, these will immediately be loaded onto trucks and private vehicles that have volunteered to deliver them to Bogo City and neighboring towns.
Included in the distribution are fresh vegetables from the town of Dalaguete, in the province of Cebu. | via AYB
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano said the Mandaue-Humanitarian Emergency Assistance Response Team (M-Heart) has been deployed to assist in ongoing operations in northern Cebu.
According to Ouano, an M-Heart fire engine was sent to the designated landing zone together with personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and other agencies in preparation for the expected visit of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to Bogo City on Thursday, October 2.
The mayor also reported that three victims were retrieved during operations on Wednesday: the first at 5:30 p.m., the second at 9:21 p.m., identified as a child, and the third at 9:53 p.m., identified as the mother.
Ouano called on the public to continue offering prayers and extending support as operations and relief work continue in northern Cebu. | via ABC
Relief water supplies arrived at Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City on October 2, 2025, as residents continued to need relief goods and clean water after being severely affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake on September 30, 2025. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
The Archdiocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer Parish in Bogo City sustained damage following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu Tuesday night, September 30, 2025. Bogo City was the epicenter of the quake.
These photos were taken on Thursday, October 2, 2025. | via John Rey Tanjusay
BAYANIHAN FOR NORTH CEBU
Students and teachers gathered inside Moalboal National High School on Thursday, October 2, 2025, for a donation drive to support victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu. | via CDF/Photos courtesy of Moalboal National High School
Students from various schools across Cebu gathered at the Provincial Capitol on Thursday, October 2, 2025, to assist in packing and distributing relief goods for the earthquake-affected towns in northern Cebu. | via CAV
The NDRRMC has recorded 294 injured individuals following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu. Here's the breakdown.
“Many residents are too afraid to return to their homes,” says Medellin Mayor Edwin Salimbangon, as families stay in makeshift tents and open areas following aftershocks from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
Cracks in evacuation centers have left people with no choice but to stay outdoors. | via DPC
MARCOS INSPECTION
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro led an inspection on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Bogo City, the epicenter of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck on Tuesday night, September 30. | via ANV
BONGBONG MARCOS IN BOGO
After visiting the SM Cares Housing Project in Bogo City, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro proceeded to the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish on Thursday, October 2, 2025. | via CAV
SOME ROUTES IMPASSABLE
Bus operations to and from northern Cebu remain limited after the strong earthquake damaged several roads, rendering some routes impassable.
According to Ahmed Cuizon, administrator of the Cebu South and North Bus Terminals, only about 50 percent of buses are operating compared to a normal day. He explained that some buses remain stuck in the north and are unable to return to the city due to damaged or blocked roads.
Cuizon noted that most of the passengers heading home to their provinces are locals. He appealed for patience, as travel to the north remains difficult and waiting times for buses are longer than usual.
Despite the reduced number of trips, Cuizon assured the public that terminal operations remain orderly. | via CAV
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led an inspection on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Bogo City, the epicenter of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck on Tuesday night, September 30. | via John Rey Tanjusay
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City on October 2, 2025, to check on the situation of patients outside the hospital and speak with the families of those affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck on September 30, 2025. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
Students from various schools gathered at Britech College, Angelica Building, Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City on Thursday, October 2, 2025, to pack relief goods for families in northern Cebu affected by the earthquake, turning an ordinary classroom into a hub of compassion and solidarity. | via Kestrel Medalle
POWER UPDATE
AboitizPower’s Therma Visayas Inc. has restored one of its generating units, helping stabilize the Visayas grid after the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu. Unit 2 is back online, while Unit 1 is expected to resume by October 5. Relief operations are also underway for quake-hit communities.
SITUATION REPORT
Northern Cebu remains in “red alert status” following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu at 9:59 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Here's the situation report as of 8 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025.
BLOOD DONATIONS
A large number of blood donors flocked to Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) on Thursday, October 2, 2025, following an urgent call for blood donations as the hospital continues to receive earthquake victims.
Ellise Nicole Catalan shared that the response has been overwhelming, with many volunteers lining up to give blood.
“Thank you for answering the call to help,” she said.
Earlier, she posted an urgent appeal on its official Facebook page, stating that its blood supply had reached a critical level due to the influx of patients injured in the earthquake. | via CAV
P180 MILLION FOR CEBU
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the Office of the President will be donating P50 million to Cebu Province alone.
Sogod, Bogo and San Remigio will receive P20 million each.
Tabuelan, Tabogon, Santa Fe, Madridejos, Medellin, Bantayan Island and Daanbantayan will get P10 million each. | via DPC
After the 6.9-magnitude earthquake on September 30, 2025, residents of Polambato, Bogo City, opted to stay along the sidewalks near Bogo City Hall, fearing to return home amid strong aftershocks. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
CEBU CITY OKS P20M AID FOR QUAKE-HIT NORTH
The Cebu City Council has approved two resolutions extending assistance to local government units (LGUs) in northern Cebu that were hit by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake on September 30, 2025.
During the special session Thursday, October 2, the City Council approved the allocation of P20 million in financial aid for Bogo City, San Remigio, and the municipalities of Bantayan Island. The amount will be sourced from Pagcor funds and will match private donations given to Cebu City.
Another resolution authorizes the deployment of Cebu City’s medical teams, ambulances, and disaster response personnel to augment relief operations in affected areas.
Councilor David Tumulak, who sponsored both measures, said the aid reflected Cebu City’s solidarity with neighboring LGUs still recovering in the aftermath of the quake, which left significant structural damage, casualties, and displaced residents.
The Cebu City Council on Thursday also approved a P113.8-million Supplemental Budget No. 2 for 2025, sourced from declared savings to fund urgent programs, including senior citizen assistance, livelihood support, and the paving and retreading of city streets. | via EHP
DISPLACED POPULATION
An estimated 65,000 families have been displaced in Cebu Province following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu in the last week of September.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. disclosed the figure during his inspection and briefing in northern Cebu as per the Capitol data.
As of 10 a.m. Thursday, October 2, authorities reported 72 fatalities and 366 people injured from the quake. | via DPC
A Cebu-based employees’ group has filed a complaint before DOLE 7, citing alleged labor rights and safety violations by at least 10 outsourcing firms during the 6.9-magnitude quake.
They are pushing for hazard pay, work-from-home setups, and stronger worker protections. Read more.
ALL ACCOUNTED FOR
The search and retrieval operations in areas hit by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu have ended, Philippine National Police (PNP) Public Information Office chief Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño said Thursday, October 2, 2025.
In a press conference, Tuaño said all individuals earlier reported missing after the powerful quake have been accounted for. Read more.
CEBU CITY'S ASSISTANCE
The Cebu City Council has approved two resolutions extending assistance to local government units (LGUs) in northern Cebu that were hit by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake on September 30, 2025.
During the special session Thursday, October 2, the City Council approved the allocation of P20 million in financial aid for Bogo City, San Remigio, and the municipalities of Bantayan Island. The amount will be sourced from Pagcor funds and will match private donations given to Cebu City. Read more.
Frenches Luzette Ymbong, a student from the University of the Visayas, expressed gratitude for the chance to take part in the ongoing relief operations by helping pack donated goods.
"It feels good to give back [to] the community. It's just overwhelming feeling because kita baya tanan ang na affected sa linog," she said.
Ymbong is among the 3,500 student volunteers at the Provincial Capitol as of Thursday, October 2, representing various schools across Cebu who took the initiative to help. | via CAV
Three died in a motel in Barangay Garian, Bogo City, Cebu after the building collapsed following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake on September 30, 2025. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
Two died in an apartelle in Barangay Sto. Niño, Bogo City that collapsed following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake on September 30, 2025. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
P225M LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FUND
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructed the Department of Budget and Management to release a Local Government Support Fund worth P225 million following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu.
Marcos made this pronoucement following his inspection and briefing in Cebu Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Of the P225, P150 million is allocated for the Province of Cebu and P75 million for Bogo City and the Municipalities of San Remigio and Medellin. | via DPC
OVER 113,000 RELIEF GOODS DISTRIBUTED
Drinking water, rice, food packs, hygiene kits, and medical supplies have been deployed to quake-hit towns in northern Cebu, the PDRRMO reported on October 2. More details in this article.
The Police Regional Office 7 has mobilized 2,250 personnel, including a seaborne patrol that docked in Bogo City at dawn, to secure quake-hit towns, assist responders, and support relief operations after the deadly 6.9-magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu. Read the full article.
Look at how devastating the magnitude 6.9 earthquake was for Cebuanos when it struck on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
KIM CHIU LENDS A HAND
Actress Kim Chiu was spotted personally buying construction materials to help rebuild homes of earthquake victims in Bogo City and San Remigio, Cebu, following the 6.9-magnitude quake that devastated northern Cebu.
Niño Lagapa, a student from Cebu Normal University, shared that his decision to volunteer in the repacking of relief goods for earthquake victims in northern Cebu comes from a simple reason: he wanted to extend whatever support he could.
He is one of the 3,500 student volunteers at the Provincial Capitol as of Thursday, October 2, 2025, coming from different schools across Cebu with their own initiative to help in the relief operations. | via CAV
Lucia Dejito, 65, survived the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck on September 30, 2025, along with her 23-year-old granddaughter and 8-year-old grandson. The walls of their home collapsed during the quake in Barangay Tindog, Medellin, Cebu.
Her granddaughter sustained injuries and was immediately brought to the hospital for first aid.
Now displaced, they are temporarily staying in a makeshift tent set up in an open basketball court, along with other relatives. Their home was damaged, and they continue to wait for much-needed relief and access to clean water. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
NO NEW VOLUNTEERS FOR NOW
The Cebu Provincial Command Center has temporarily stopped accepting new volunteers for earthquake relief operations, citing safety concerns as the number of helpers swelled to thousands in just two days.
Command Center head Restituto Arnaiz said while the overwhelming turnout of volunteers is a “good problem,” safety must come first.
At least two individuals collapsed due to heat exhaustion during the operations.
“For now, we’ve paused accepting more volunteers. We will just announce if additional volunteers are needed,” Arnaiz said.
As of Thursday, October 2, more than 3,500 volunteers were working at the Provincial Capitol to repack and load relief goods, down from the 8,000 volunteers who showed up the previous day. | via CAV
LANDSLIDE IN DANAO
Danao City Mayor Nito Durano inspected Barangay Cambuho on Thursday, October 2, 2025, where a landslide occurred during the strong earthquake on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
It was found that 15 people are currently staying at the evacuation center in Cambuho Integrated School.
In Dayung Kamonggay, 35 families remain in their homes as they could not pass through the road due to the landslide and large rocks blocking access.
Mayor Durano and Vice Mayor Ivy Hotchkiss Durano personally delivered relief goods to both the evacuees and the families who stayed in their homes, with the assistance of Barangay Health Workers.
Mayor Durano said the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) continues to monitor the affected residents, and he is looking into adding another evacuation center in the landslide area.
He also directed the CDRRMO to coordinate with the Municipal Government of Asturias after their access roads were affected. | via AYB
A mother of two grapples with access to clean water after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu cut water and power lines in the Municipality of Medellin.
Elma Inot Albay, a municipal worker and purok leader in Purok Umasor, Barangay Tindog, told SunStar Cebu that daily survival has become a struggle since the quake struck northern Cebu.
She reported that the community of 185 families and 167 households has had no access to water or electricity since the powerful quake.
Albay said her family has been relying on gallons of mineral water for both drinking and bathing.
While a private water supplier is serving both Umasor and nearby Purok Norte, the earthquake disrupted access, leaving residents in urgent need of government support.
Medellin has 19 barangays in total, but residents of Purok Umasor, the largest in population among its 11 puroks, are among the hardest hit, with families like Albay’s enduring days without basic necessities as relief operations continue. | via DPC
Residents affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Barangay Dakit, Bogo City, waited along the sidewalk as they received food packs and bottled water from good samaritans on October 2, 2025. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
Residents of Barangay Dakit, Bogo City, collect water from a City Government tanker as the community continues to endure a water supply outage following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
In the wake of the strong earthquake that hit the province, Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy is calling on his flock to serve as guardian angels for one another. Read the story.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) assured readiness to serve members and pensioners in Bogo City and other Cebu areas declared calamity zones after the 6.9-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday evening, September 30, 2025, through its Emergency Loan Program. Read the full story.
CEBU'S YOUTH STEP UP
More than 3,000 medical and non-medical volunteers -- mostly young people -- have signed up to help earthquake victims in northern Cebu. They immediately assisted in repacking relief goods at the Capitol warehouse to fast-track aid delivery to hard-hit towns. Read more.
Aldwin Empaces, the assistant administrator of the Cebu Provincial Capitol, said on October 2, 2025, that search and retrieval operations by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) are still ongoing to ensure no victims remain unaccounted for in hard-to-reach barangays in northern Cebu.
He added that by 6 p.m. on Thursday, the Capitol is expected to announce its decision on whether to conclude the retrieval phase and shift its full focus to relief operations. | via ANV
Here’s an aerial shot of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan, Cebu, after a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the town on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025.
The video was taken on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Private individuals distributed food packs to residents in Barangay Dakit, Bogo City on October 2, 2025, who have been affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
TERMINATED
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced the termination of search, rescue, and retrieval (SRR) operations in the municipalities of San Remigio, Daanbantayan, Medellin, and Bogo, Cebu, effective 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, following the recommendation by Regional Incident Management Team (IMT) Incident Commander Dennis Atto.
The decision followed extensive ground validation and close coordination with local responders, confirming that all reported missing persons have been accounted for and that no further signs of trapped individuals were found.
Efforts will now transition toward relief, early recovery, and rehabilitation activities. | via PTV
Eleven people, mostly children, who died in a landslide triggered by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, are now being laid in wake in Barangay Binabag, Bogo City, Cebu, as of October 2, 2025. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
SITUATION BRIEFING WITH MARCOS
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. convened a situation briefing at Bogo City Hall on October 2, 2025, with Cabinet members and Cebu local officials to assess the impacts of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
Officials from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOTr), Office of Civil Defense (OCD), National Electrification Administration (NEA), Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and other agencies joined the meeting to coordinate response and recovery efforts.
The Pasig City Government has deployed 25 personnel to Cebu — including a medical team, a psychosocial first aid team, and an infrastructure audit team — to assist individuals affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the area.
Pasig City PIO
3,685 AFTERSHOCKS
As of 4:00 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, a total of 3,685 aftershocks have been recorded following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu.
According to Phivolcs, the aftershocks have ranged in magnitude from 1.0 to 5.0.
TRUCK BAN TEMPORARILY LIFTED
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has signed Executive Order No. 58, temporarily lifting the truck ban on all national and provincial roads in Cebu.
This measure allows the free passage of vehicles transporting relief goods, construction materials, basic commodities, and other essential cargo to areas severely affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake.
The Philippine National Police, in coordination with local traffic enforcement units, has been directed to enforce the order, which takes effect immediately and will remain in force until the State of Calamity in the province is lifted. | Photos courtesy of Cebu Province
A bloodletting activity is being held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Hoops Dome in Barangay Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City, to help victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu.
Mayor Ma. Cynthia "Cindi" Chan announced that the activity will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
The blood donation drive aims to address the shortage of blood supply needed by patients and survivors of the quake.
"Donate blood, save lives," Chan said. | via DPS/Photos courtesy of Mayor Cindi King Chan
'DAKO OG TABANG ANG PUROK LEADERS SA DSWD RELIEF DISTRIBUTION'
With families unable to return home due to aftershocks and damaged houses, the purok system is helping the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD 7) distribute relief, Director Shalaine Lucero said.
In a sideline interview at the Capitol on Friday, October 3, 2025, Lucero said the system allows local leaders to identify affected families who cannot secure documents. Mayors have also committed to providing lists to ensure proper distribution of goods.
“Our local government units already have a purok system, so there are leaders in every purok. They can account for the families, and once listed, it will be easy to transfer the names into our Family Assistance Card in Emergency Disaster (Faced),” she said.
She noted that while beneficiaries are required to sign during food distribution for documentation, they may do so later if circumstances prevent it.
Lucero said that local governments lead operations, while DSWD provides augmentation support. She admitted challenges in gathering accurate data as many residents remain hesitant to return home due to aftershocks.
Relief distribution data are submitted to the Disaster Response Operations Management Information Center (Dromic), which consolidates validated figures of affected individuals, particularly the displaced. The Dromic report also guides DSWD’s budget allocation. | via CDF
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro urged the public to refrain from spreading fake news and engaging in political maneuvers, warning that such actions could hinder relief operations for earthquake victims in Northern Cebu.
She added that she had made it clear to the northern mayors that there should be no politics involved, regardless of the victims’ political affiliations, in the distribution of relief goods. | via Bryce Ken Abellon, USJ-R Intern
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro confirmed in press conference on Friday, October 3, 2025, that relief goods have already reached affected municipalities, but some far-flung barangays are experiencing delays in distribution.
This came after viral posts on social media claimed that supplies remained stalled at local government units despite the volume of assistance delivered.
“Naabot na baya, pero naa lang gyud uban barangay nga far-flung,” Baricuatro said, assuring the public that relief operations are ongoing.
The ICO in Bogo City will serve as the receiving hub for requests and urgent needs from barangays and municipalities, which will then be relayed to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Capitol.
The ICO will be headed by Cebu Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Office head Denis Pastor.
The EOC will continue to function as the intermediary in sourcing resources, while the ICO will ensure that on-the-ground concerns are addressed more efficiently. | via CDF
HANGYO SA CENTRALIZED NGA RELIEF DONATIONS
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is appealing to private individuals and organizations to centralize their donations, as traffic congestion continues to hamper relief delivery in the towns of the 4th District, where a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Bogo City.
“Hangyo lang unta mi nga mu-refrain og adto and give our own donations kay grabe ang traffic karun, and it hampers our relief operations,” Baricuatro told the media on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
As more days pass, an increasing number of affected individuals need immediate help, but Baricuatro said traffic remains the main obstacle to the efficient delivery of relief goods. | via CDF
The City Government of Mandaue is preparing to extend financial and psychosocial assistance to northern Cebu municipalities severely affected by the recent earthquake.
Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” M. Ouano announced that the city plans to allocate P1 million each to the local government units (LGUs) of Bogo City, Medellin, San Remigio, Tabogon, and Borbon, areas that were identified to have sustained widespread impact from the tremor.
“Actually, we discussed this with our City Administrator regarding the budget. We are planning on giving cash assistance from Mandaue City to Bogo, Medellin, San Remigio, Tabogon, and Borbon, based on the situational report,” Mayor Ouano said.
The proposal will first need the approval of the City Council before the funds can be released. According to the mayor, the assistance will be given equally to all five LGUs, with P1 million each. | via ABC
POWER RESTORED IN SOME AREAS IN DAANBANTAYAN
Power has been restored in Barangay Poblacion, Daanbantayan town in northern Cebu on Thursday, October 2, 2025, after two long nights of darkness caused by the powerful quake.
Municipality of Daanbantayan Facebook
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro announced Friday, October 3, 2025, that the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC) will release a statement regarding the rehabilitation plan for the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that jolted northern Cebu.
She also added that they will establish an incident command operation to coordinate multiple operations and relay feedback to the emergency command center in Cebu province. | via Bryce Ken Abellon, USJ-R Intern
Vice President Sara Duterte visited residents in northern Cebu affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on September 30, 2025.
Among the areas she visited were the towns of Medellin, San Remigio, Tabogon, and Bogo City.
Vice President Sara Duterte Facebook
Vice President Sara Duterte visited residents in northern Cebu affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on September 30, 2025.
Among the areas she visited were the towns of Medellin, San Remigio, Tabogon, and Bogo City.
Vice President Sara Duterte Facebook
As of October 3, 2025, Cebu Province and affected LGUs have recorded a total of P223,083,370.10 in pledged and confirmed financial assistance.
The funds, comprising national government pledges, local government contributions, and private sector donations, are intended to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts in communities impacted by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu.
Please see the breakdown below.
The City Government of Naga handed over a P500,000 cheque—not P10,000 as earlier reported—to the Municipality of Daanbantayan in northern Cebu as financial assistance for the victims of the recent powerful quake.
The Municipality of Daanbantayan had earlier posted on its Facebook page that it received P10,000 from the City of Naga.
The city government also donated relief goods, including 10 bags of rice (25 kilos each), instant noodles, bottled water, canned goods, and biscuits.
Municipality of Daanbantayan
Google Philippines paid tribute to the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, by displaying a black ribbon and a message of support on its homepage: “Our hearts are with those affected by the Cebu earthquake.”
The powerful quake left dozens dead, hundreds injured, and thousands displaced, while damaging homes, churches, roads, and power lines across northern Cebu.
Ongoing aftershocks continue to hamper rescue and relief operations. | via SunStar Davao
The General Santos City government has donated P8 million in cash to the municipalities of northern Cebu, which were affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake on September 30, 2025.
The cash assistance will be distributed to:P2 million - Bogo CityP1 million - Municipality of Tabuelan P1 million - Municipality of San RemigioP1 million - Municipality of DaanbantayanP1 million - Municipality of BorbonP1 million - Municipality of TabogonP1 million - Municipality of Medellin
The cash aid was personally delivered by the mayor of General Santos City Lorelie G. Pacquiao. | via Bryce Ken Abellon, USJ-R Intern
At least 210 people successfully donated blood as of 3:27 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, during a blood-letting activity held at the Hoopsdome in Barangay Gun-ob to aid victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu.
Mayor Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” Chan said the drive, which runs until 5 p.m., aims to replenish the depleted blood supply needed by patients and survivors of the quake.
A total of 291 individuals have been recruited so far. | via DPC
The Lapu-Lapu City Government has assured both residents and visitors that the city remains safe and fully open to tourism after the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu on September 30, 2025.
Mayor Ma. Cynthia "Cindi" Chan said in a public statement Friday, October 3, no major structural damage was reported in the city.
She said thorough inspections were conducted in public buildings, residential areas, commercial establishments, and key tourism sites.
“All tourism activities are operating as normal,” Chan said, adding that guests can continue to enjoy Lapu-Lapu’s resorts, diving spots, and cultural attractions with confidence. | via DPC
The Lapu-Lapu City Government has assured both residents and visitors that the city remains safe and fully open to tourism after the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu on September 30, 2025.
Mayor Ma. Cynthia "Cindi" Chan said in a public statement Friday, October 3, no major structural damage was reported in the city.She said thorough inspections were conducted in public buildings, residential areas, commercial establishments, and key tourism sites.
“All tourism activities are operating as normal,” Chan said, adding that guests can continue to enjoy Lapu-Lapu’s resorts, diving spots, and cultural attractions with confidence. | via DPC
Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) 7 has appealed to the public to “refrain” from traveling the primary access road going to the affected areas in northern Cebu.
OCD 7 said in a statement Friday, October 3, 2025, that reducing the volume of vehicles on the main highway will help ease the traffic congestion. | via CDF
OCD 7
The Cebu Provincial Government continues to arrange relief goods and donations at its warehouse on M. Velez Street, Cebu City, on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Aside from the relief goods, portions of the warehouse have also been designated for storing supplies from other provincial departments.
Cebu Provincial Action Center (CPAC) head Ruben Licera said about 95 percent of the relief goods for the earthquake victims have already been repacked. | via ANV
The Cebu Provincial Government continues to arrange relief goods and donations at its warehouse on M. Velez Street, Cebu City, on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Aside from the relief goods, portions of the warehouse have also been designated for storing supplies from other provincial departments.
Cebu Provincial Action Center (CPAC) head Ruben Licera said about 95 percent of the relief goods for the earthquake victims have already been repacked. | via ANV
Traffic along the northbound lane in Carmen town, northern Cebu, as of 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has urged individuals and private organizations to centralize their donations to help ease congestion on the road to northern Cebu. | Via John Rey Tanjusay
Volunteers continue repacking goods at the Cebu Provincial Capitol warehouse for earthquake victims in northern Cebu.
Officials said more male volunteers are needed due to the heavy lifting required. | via ANV
CPAC EXPLAINS RELIEF SYSTEM FOR QUAKE-HIT AREAS
Ruben Licera, head of the Cebu Provincial Action Center (CPAC), said only Carnaza Island in Daanbantayan has yet to receive aid from the first wave of relief operations for the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Northern Cebu. The goods are set to be airlifted by helicopter.
Licera said the system requires each town’s Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) to submit a list of beneficiaries. CPAC then handles the distribution to barangays and puroks.
As reports continue to come in from residents who have not received assistance, the Capitol has prepared two trucks to deliver additional relief to uncovered areas.
He clarified that the centralized relief operation does not prevent private individuals from extending help, but was established to ensure fair distribution of aid across affected communities. | via ANV
The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe was seen being transported to northern Cebu on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
The photo also shows the traffic situation in Liloan town as of 7:51 a.m. on the same day. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
Heavy traffic was observed as early as 8:05 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, along the road in Jagobiao, Mandaue City.
Many of the vehicles heading north were marked as carriers of donations for the earthquake victims in Northern Cebu. | via ANV
HEAVY TRAFFIC
Bumper-to-bumper traffic is being experienced along the stretch from Tayud, Consolacion, to the town of Liloan, with travel time reaching nearly three hours on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
The heavy congestion is reportedly due to the large number of private vehicles heading to northern Cebu to deliver relief goods for the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake. | via DPC/Video by JJL
Cebu Provincial Government healthcare consultant Elisse Catalan has reminded motorists and volunteers to avoid congesting roads in northern Cebu as relief operations continue for communities affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
In a public statement on Saturday, October 4, 2025, Catalan said the increasing number of private vehicles heading north to deliver relief goods has caused heavy traffic, hindering the movement of ambulances, medical teams, and other essential deliveries such as water tankers and generators.
She added that vehicular accidents were already reported on Friday, which could further worsen the situation and delay emergency responses.
“Help is always welcome. Many want to do something to ease the helplessness or frustration with the pace of distribution. But care should go beyond providing relief,” Catalan said.
“Response and rehabilitation after the earthquake will go beyond this weekend. The road ahead is long, and we will need sustained support,” she added.
Catalan urged the public to cooperate with authorities, stay safe, and allow emergency and essential vehicles to pass freely. | via DPC
Bumper-to-bumper traffic has reached Danao City as private vehicles continue to head north to deliver relief goods for the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake.
The heavy traffic, which began on Saturday morning, October 4, 2025, started in Barangay Tayud, Consolacion, and stretched through Liloan.
The public is urged to cooperate with authorities, stay safe, and allow emergency and essential vehicles to pass freely. | via DPC
Heavy traffic was reported along the highway in Dawis, Carmen, Cebu, on October 4, 2025, due to the high volume of vehicles heading to northern Cebu. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
LANDSLIDE IN DANAO
A landslide was reported in Sitio Banaba, Barangay Guinsay, Danao City on Friday afternoon, October 3, 2025, following continuous aftershocks.
City engineers found that part of a hillside had collapsed, but no homes were affected.
The access road to the sitio has been temporarily closed as clearing operations continue.
Officials assured residents that monitoring, possible evacuations, and relief assistance are already underway. | via AYB (Contributed photos)
SEMINARIANS SAFE AFTER TRUCK FALLS INTO SINKHOLE
The seminarians and the driver of a canter truck carrying bottled water for relief operations were unharmed after the vehicle fell into a sinkhole on its way to the RCAC Relief and Rehabilitation Unit in San Remigio on Saturday morning, October 4, 2025.
In a Facebook post, the San Carlos Seminary College said preparations for relief efforts are continuing while the truck is being lifted from the sinkhole with the help of responders.
The seminary expressed gratitude for the safety of those involved and asked for prayers as they begin reaching out to affected communities. | via JGS (Photos from San Carlos Seminary College)
ONE COUPON PER FAMILY?
Some residents of Bogo City, Cebu, which was hit by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, have expressed concerns over the “one coupon per family” system in the distribution of relief goods.
According to volunteer Dianne Gaviola, several citizens questioned the policy, noting that while numerous donations remain in storage, some families have yet to receive any form of assistance.
Photo taken at the Cebu Provincial Hospital. | Via Junior Journo Angel Rusiana
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TRAFFIC UPDATE
Vehicles traveling to northern Cebu remain stuck in traffic along the highway in Carmen town as of 1:53 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Several vehicles were seen carrying relief goods for the quake-hit communities in the north. | via ANV
Traffic situation in Tabogon as of 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Vehicles are heading north to deliver relief goods to areas affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu. | via NPG/Photo by Dez Ouano
MOTHER’S PRAYER DURING THE QUAKE: "PAKIT-A LANG KO SA AKONG MGA ANAK"
Eusabia Tagalog, 72, a resident of Barangay Tambongon in San Remigio, northern Cebu, was alone at home when the magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu on September 30, 2025. Her husband, a fisherman, was still out at sea in Hagnaya when the quake hit.
Tagalog said she crawled her way out of the house to reach her children, who live a block away.
“Ingon ko, ‘Ginoo, kung mao man gani ni among katapusan, paabota lang intawn ko nga maabot ko sa akong mga anak,’” she recalled.
Since the incident, Tagalog said she has been suffering from nervousness and can barely move her right arm, which was injured while she crawled to safety. Her family survived the earthquake. | via JJL
'DAGHANG SALAMAT SA PAGTABANG SA NORTE'
Residents of Barangay Lugo, Sogod, northern Cebu hold up placards to thank those who extended help to the people affected by the earthquake in Northern Cebu. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
A video taken by the team from the Carl E. Balita Review Center (CBRC) in Bogo City, northern Cebu — one of the areas heavily affected by the powerful quake that struck on September 30, 2025 — shows two children collecting water from a broken pipe along the roadside. | via CDF
Daisy Amaga recalled how a mosquito net and hanger rack saved her children from falling debris when the magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu on September 30, 2025.
Amaga, along with her husband and three children, is taking refuge in an open area in Barangay Tambongon, San Remigio, where they have set up makeshift tents.
“Kusog na kaayo ang uyog, wa mi kagawas. Gihuwat lang namo nga mohuman,” Amaga said.
“Maygani naa mi’y moskitero sa among tungod. Ang mga uphak nga minasa sa among pader, didto nahulog sa moskitero. Akong mga anak, naa man ilawm sa hangeran, didto ra pud nangasay,” she added.
Amaga was with her children, aged eight to 13, when the earthquake struck. | via JJL, DPC
Tabogon Port in Tabogon, northern Cebu suffered extensive damage after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the province on September 30, 2025.
Traffic situation in Carmen as of 3:24 a.m., Sunday, October 5, 2025. Several private vehicles were seen overtaking and not following proper lanes, contributing to congestion. | via NPG
Emergency vehicles heading to the city are experiencing difficulty navigating through the traffic in Catmondaan around 6:40 a.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025. | via NPG
LTO Central Visayas’ Medellin District Office is temporarily closed after sustaining damage from the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu.
The team is working with the LGU to finalize a relocation site and resume services ASAP. More details here.
From early morning efforts at the Capitol and DOJ to hands-on help in evacuation sites, young Cebuanos embodied true bayanihan spirit. Read this article.
NIPA BRIDGE CLOSURE ADVISORY
The Municipality of Tabogon has advised that the Nipa Bridge, located in Barangay Muabog –– the connecting bridge between Borbon and Tabogon is temporarily CLOSED to all types of vehicles, including motorcycles, light vehicles, heavy trucks, and large transport vehicles.
This is to prevent further road collapse and to ensure everyone’s safety. An on-site assessment is currently being conducted by the Municipal Engineering Office together with concerned agencies to determine the extent of the damage and the necessary repairs."
Please take the alternate route via Barangay Ilihan. We urge all motorists to follow traffic advisories from authorities and exercise caution when traveling. Your cooperation is highly appreciated as we prioritize public safety,” said the Municipality in an advisory. | via Cebu Province
RELIEF ON THE MOVE
A relief convoy departed at 4 a.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025, for Maya Port, Daanbantayan, carrying essential goods for families affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu.
The mission is a result of the partnership between the Philippine Navy, the Radisson Group, and the Cebu Provincial Government.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has urged local government units to support the Philippine National Police in managing the heavy traffic that has affected northern Cebu since Saturday, October 4, 2025.
UCMed held a quiet but powerful in-house blood drive to support earthquake victims needing surgery and transfusions. In just 1 hour, staff donated 30 bags — halfway to their goal. Read more.
Mayor Jonkie Ouano assures the public that the Mandaue City Public Market remains safe after a portion of the canopy collapsed. Operations are gradually returning to normal. Read more.
Following the recent 6.9-magnitude quake, the Cebu City Government is urging private companies to inspect their buildings for possible damage as city engineers continue assessments on public structures like schools and markets. Read more.
FASTER RELIEF BY SEA?
Medellin Mayor Edwin Salimbangon is proposing an alternative route for trucks carrying aid to northern Cebu -- using Landing Craft Tanks (LCTs) or Roro vessels from Danao or Cebu City directly to Medellin’s Kawit Port.
More than 20 sinkholes have emerged in Sitio Sansan, Barangay Maño after the recent 6.9-magnitude quake shook northern Cebu. Cracks are deepening with continued aftershocks, raising fears among residents. More details in this article.
After the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau has confirmed the appearance of sinkholes and land subsidence in northern Cebu towns — a hidden threat that could linger long after the shaking stopped. More details here.
ReHours-long traffic jams in northern Cebu have slowed critical relief efforts as private vehicles rush to deliver donations to quake-hit areas. Read the full article.
'HELP US HELP FASTER'
The Cebu Provincial Government urges donors to drop off quake relief goods at the Provincial Donation Hub in Danao City Boardwalk instead of driving north, as heavy traffic continues to delay aid delivery.
The Tabogon Municipal Hall Executive Building sustained major damage from the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake and has been declared unsafe for use.
Affected offices include the Treasurer’s Office, Assessor’s Office, Engineering, MPDC, Administration, Budget Office, Tourism, PIO, DILG, HR, and the Mayor’s Office. These departments are now identifying temporary workspaces to continue delivering essential services to the people of Tabogon.
TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN SOGOD
Heavy traffic was reported in Sogod, Cebu, on Sunday morning, causing long delays for motorists traveling north.
Junior journalist Gwenyth Borgonia shared that they were stuck in Sogod for about three hours due to the congestion.
“I’m not sure what time we arrived in Sogod because I was asleep during the trip,” Borgonia said. “When I woke up around 6 a.m., we were already there. I went back to sleep thinking we would be in our destinatiin when I woke up again, but by 9 a.m., we were still stuck in Sogod.”
Borgonia added that traffic remained heavy until around 10 a.m. “We just arrived in Catmon, and it’s still congested.”
As of this posting, traffic heading northbound remains heavy, particularly in parts of Sogod and nearby towns. | via Junior Journo Gwenyth Borgonia
FREE CHAMPORADO
Residents in Catmon who were not badly affected by the quake offered free champorado to motorists and volunteers heading to the quake-hit towns in Cebu’s 4th District to deliver relief goods but were caught in heavy traffic.
In other parts of the town, residents also handed out free coffee and drinking water to motorists. | via Junior Journo Gwenyth Borgonia
3 MISSING
The Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported that three people remain missing as of 10 a.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025.
The missing individuals — two females and one male — are from Bogo City.
According to the PDRRMO, the report came from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). | via CDF
QUAKE DEATH TOLL UPDATE
The Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported a total of 71 confirmed fatalities.
According to the PDRRMO, all reported casualties have corresponding death certificates and have been verified by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). | via CDF
Bogo City Church in northern Cebu holds its mass outside Sunday, October 5, 2025, after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake damaged the building. Phivolcs recorded over 5,000 aftershocks since the quake.
THE LITTLE SURVIVOR
Meet baby Briana Grace, the lone survivor of her family after a large rock crushed their home in Gibitngil Island, Medellin, during the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, 2025.
Briana lost both her parents and older brother in the tragedy.
Miraculously, she was found alive and is now under the care of her grandparents on the island.
Bianca Salimbangon, who led a team that reached Gibitngil to deliver relief goods, described Briana as “a true survivor and a living miracle.”
According to Salimbangon, Briana’s family has already received cash assistance through donations. For those who wish to extend further help, support may be sent through the GCash account of her aunt, Shella Mae Pilones (0922 212 5962), as her grandparents have no bank access.
Salimbangon expressed gratitude to donors for their compassion and urged continued support for baby Briana as she begins her new life without her parents. | via JJL
Another sinkhole has been discovered in Barangay Maño, San Remigio. While its opening appears small, the interior reveals a large hollow space, posing a danger to residents living nearby. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
Cebu City’s NARF Brigade is now in Daanbantayan, bringing clean water to residents of Purok Mangosteen, Suba Proper, Barangay Talisay.
Another NARF unit is also stationed at Talisay Integrated Elementary School for water refilling, while other Cebu City teams continue relief deliveries and coordination efforts in Bogo, said Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Despite the risk of being hit by vehicles, residents affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake wait along the highway in Purok Sikwa, Barangay Tambungon, San Remigio, Cebu, on Saturday evening, October 4, 2025, for the distribution of relief goods. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
TRAFFIC 'SECONDARY DISASTER'
The Cebu Provincial Government is urging donors and volunteers to coordinate their efforts as heavy traffic continues to delay the delivery of aid to quake-hit towns in northern Cebu.
Provincial Information Officer Ainjeliz dela Torre Orong said uncoordinated trips — some even bringing kids and seniors — have worsened congestion, caused accidents, and blocked ambulances. More details in this report.
Representatives and members from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines on Sunday, October 5, 2025, conducted an initial rapid assessment of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan, Cebu, which was severely damaged by the powerful quake that struck on September 30.
GWEN GARCIA IN BORBON
Former Cebu governor Gwen Garcia arrived in Borbon Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, — the first stop in her series of visits to northern Cebu towns hit by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake.
Garcia said her visit aims to support and complement ongoing government response and recovery efforts.
GWEN GARCIA IN TABOGON
Former Cebu governor Gwen Garcia is now in Tabogon, one of the towns in north Cebu hit by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake on September 30, 2025.
Garcia cut short her overseas trip after receiving calls for help and advice from local officials and residents. She said her visit in the quake-hit north Cebu towns aims to support and complement ongoing government response and recovery efforts.
Office of Civil Defense 7 Director and RDRRMC Chairperson Joel S. Erestain appealed to the public to help ease traffic heading to Bogo City in northern Cebu by bringing their donations for earthquake-affected communities to the Cebu Provincial Capitol or the new drop-off point in Danao City.
PREFER NOT TO CHANNEL DONATIONS THRU GOVERNMENT?
The Cebu Provincial Government is urging donors to coordinate with trusted private and civic groups like the DSWD, JCI, and CCCI to help speed up and organize relief operations for northern Cebu. More details here.
DANAO HUB READY TO ACCEPT DONATIONS
Donations dropped off at the Provincial Donation Hub at Danao City Boardwalk will be immediately loaded onto trucks and container vans for delivery to affected towns.
Authorities continue to urge donors to coordinate through official hubs to help decongest roads and keep vital routes open for emergency and rescue operations.
At 1 a.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025, two Philippine Navy vessels docked at Maya Port, Daanbantayan, bringing relief goods and medicines for residents of Maya, Malapascua, and Carnaza Island.
A vehicle reportedly delivering relief goods to quake-hit northern Cebu figured in an accident along the Transcentral Highway in Balamban earlier Sunday, October 5, 2025. More details to follow.
PHIVOLCS RECORDS ALMOST 6,000 AFTERSHOCKS
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded 5,849 aftershocks as of 4 a.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025, following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, with Bogo City as its epicenter.
Phivolcs said the aftershocks ranged in magnitude from 1.0 to 5.0.
Of these, 1,177 have been plotted, meaning their locations were analyzed and mapped by seismologists, while 25 were felt by residents in various parts of the province. | via JJL
ALTERNATIVE ROUTES GOING TO NORTH CONGESTED
A long queue of vehicles heading to northern Cebu to deliver relief goods to quake-affected communities has formed along the upland barangay roads of Danao City.
The Danao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office strongly discourages motorists from using the Danasan–Asturias access road going north.
Officials warned that congestion or vehicle trouble could pose serious risks, as some portions of the road are flanked by steep cliffs and aftershocks are still expected. | via AYB
MAY KLASE NA!
Classes in all levels in Danao City, Cebu, will resume on Monday, October 6, 2025.
The Danao City Government said that based on inspections by Department of Education Danao and City Engineering Office, no major structural damage was found in the school buildings in the city.
Classes were suspended after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the province on September 30, 2025, with Bogo City as the epicenter. | via AYB
Traffic heading to northern Cebu remains heavy as of 4:20 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025. | via HBL
COUNTERFLOW IS THE KEY?
A motorist went viral online after counterflowing while vehicles were stuck in heavy traffic on the way to northern Cebu to deliver relief goods to quake-affected communities.
The Cebu Provincial Government reiterated its call for coordinated relief operations, as heavy traffic continues to delay the delivery of aid to northern Cebu.
HAPSAY NA ANG DAGAN SA TRAPIKO
Traffic situation in Carmen, Cebu as of 5:11 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025 | via John Rey Tanjusay
Nineteen family members, including a grandmother, continue to live inside a cramped makeshift tent in Barangay Tambongon, San Remigio, days after the 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu.
Perla Perigo, the family’s elder, tearfully shared how she was separated from her children and grandchildren the night the ground shook, and how they now huddle close together every night, still too afraid to return home. Read more about their story here.
CLASSES RESUME
Classes in all public schools in Talisay City, Cebu resumed on Monday, October 6, 2025.
Talisay City Mayor Samsam Gullas said in a Facebook post on Sunday, that majority of school buildings within 44 schools in the city are now considered safe after the assessment conducted by the Department of Education and City Engineering Office.
SAFE TO RESUME CLASSES
Most public schools in Mandaue City have been declared safe to resume face-to-face classes on Monday, October 6, 2025, following inspections by the City Engineer’s Office.
Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” M. Ouano said in a Facebook post that only a few areas in some schools will remain temporarily closed for further assessment and repair.
Private schools have also been encouraged to resume classes unless they identify safety concerns in their buildings.
Ouano assured that the City Government continues to coordinate with the Department of Education–Mandaue and the Office of the Building Official to ensure the safety of all learners and teachers. | via ABC
Personnel from the Philippine Navy, Cebu Port Authority, and Philippine Coast Guard joined forces with banca crew and boat captains at Maya Port in Daanbantayan, Cebu, to unload much-needed relief goods and medicines for earthquake-affected island barangays of Maya, Malapascua, and Carnaza Island.
The supplies arrived around 1 a.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025, aboard two Philippine Navy vessels — MV Rafael Pargas and MV Filipino Flojo — as part of ongoing efforts to deliver aid to hard-hit areas in northern Cebu. | via JJL
PROVINCIAL DONATION HUB IN TUBURAN
A Provincial Donation Hub has been opened at the Tuburan Covered Court to receive relief goods for quake-hit towns in northern Cebu, according to Cebu Province on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Established by the Tuburan Municipal Government in partnership with the Cebu Provincial Government, the hub aims to decongest roads and speed up aid distribution.
Donations received will be immediately transported to affected areas using dump trucks and container vans.
Authorities continue to urge donors to coordinate through official drop-off points to prevent traffic congestion and ensure efficient relief operations.
This is the second donation hub after Bogo City. | via CD
BPO WORK HALTED OVER QUAKE SAFETY LAPSES
A Cebu-based BPO firm has been ordered by DOLE 7 to stop operations after failing key earthquake safety standards — days after the September 30 quake.
Violations include missing emergency plans, poor risk assessments, and ongoing construction hazards.
DOLE says: "This is just the initial shot." Read the story. | via EHP
OCD Central Visayas urges all donors to coordinate with authorities before distributing relief goods to ensure safe roads and fair aid for everyone. More details in this report.
Traffic gridlock and sinkholes have compounded the crisis in northern Cebu after the 6.9-magnitude quake. The Capitol urged centralized relief delivery as travel times stretched to 12 hours, while over 100 sinkholes were found in San Remigio and nearby towns.
Eleven Boy and Girl Scouts from the Pardo District Community Senior Scouting Unit, together with other volunteers and Cebu government workers, continued to segregate, pack, and prepare relief goods, including hygiene kits and sleeping mats, for families affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu, at the Cebu Provincial Warehouse in Cebu City on October 6, 2015. | via Juan Carlo de Vela
Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado met with Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro on Monday, October 6, 2025, to offer support following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu City.
The Bohol Provincial Government has donated P5 million to aid the victims of the earthquake that affected northern Cebu. | via Bryce Ken Abellon, USJ-R Intern
PNP Acting Chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. gives an update on the peace and order situation in Cebu Province following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the northern part of the province on September 30.
Nartatez said no focused crimes were recorded from October 1 to 5. | via TPM
'HELPING IS NOT COMPETING'
Help in any form is not a competition — this was Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro’s message to the public as she stood firm on her duty “to serve, not to score political points.”
In a statement on Monday, October 6, 2025, Baricuatro called for unity and cooperation among local government units (LGUs), partner agencies, and volunteers in delivering aid and rebuilding efforts following the recent earthquake that struck the province.
In the statement titled “A Call for Unity: Serving Cebu, Together,” the Capitol emphasized that it is not competing with LGUs but supporting them to ensure faster and more effective relief and recovery operations across all towns and cities.
Baricuatro urged the public to provide constructive feedback directly to authorities instead of airing concerns on social media, saying this will help improve coordination and response.
She also appealed to set aside political differences, stressing that “political divisions have no place in this time of need.”
The Capitol reiterated that the focus remains on rebuilding homes, restoring livelihoods, and renewing hope for affected communities.
“Let us move forward as Nagkahiusang Sugbuanon — coordinated, compassionate, and committed to every citizen’s well-being,” Baricuatro said, thanking LGUs and volunteers for their continued service and dedication. | via CDF
72 PEOPLE DEAD
The NDRRMC reports that 72 people have died and over 559 were injured after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu last week. More details here.
JOLLIBEE GROUP FOODAID CHAMPIONS BAYANIHAN, HELPS AFFECTED COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTH OF CEBU
Jollibee Group FoodAID brought warm meals and hope to communities affected by the M6.9 earthquake in Northern Cebu.
Over the course of three days, and with the help of 30 dedicated volunteers, the Jollibee Group was able to serve 6,280 meals across Bogo, San Remigio, Borbon, Tabogon, Medellin, and Daanbantayan. Through the power of bayanihan, Jollibee Group FoodAid continue inspire the masses to share joy and support where it’s needed most.
Restoration efforts continue across northern Cebu, with several LGUs reporting steady progress after the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
As of Monday, Bogo City has restored 60% of its water supply, while San Remigio and Daanbantayan have achieved full restoration. Other towns like Medellin (75%), Tabuelan (80%), and Sogod (90%) are nearing full recovery. Read more.
REBUILDING HOPE IN BOGO
Repairs are now underway at the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City, which sustained damage during the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that claimed over 70 lives last week.
An initial team of 60 engineers and skilled workers from ZLREJ Construction Corporation has started fixing key areas — including the emergency room and operating room — to restore vital medical services as soon as possible. Read the story. | via AYB
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) provided family tents to DSWD Central Visayas on Monday, October 6, 2025, for families affected by the recent earthquake in Cebu.
Cebu Provincial Board Member Celestino “Tining” Martinez III has called on the Cebu Provincial Government to provide a formal report on its relief operations and actions taken in quake-hit communities in northern Cebu.
“Where is the Provincial Government? What is happening? What actions are being taken?” Martinez said in his privilege speech during the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s regular session on Monday, October 6, 2025. | via CDF
Former Cebu Vice Governor Hilario Davide III visited the Cebu Provincial Capitol Monday, October 6, 2025. He met with Governor Pamela Baricuatro following his acceptance as advisory member of the #KumbatiCebu, the rehabilitation and recovery initiative and program of the Capitol for the quake-affected communities in northern Cebu. | via CDF
APPEAL FOR CONTINUED HELP
Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy urged the faithful to keep extending assistance to families displaced by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu.
“When we give help, we share Christ Himself — our true hope,” Archbishop Uy said. Read more.
ANOTHER AFTERSHOCK FELT
A magnitude 4.3 aftershock was felt at 5:57 p.m. in Cebu City and other areas in the Visayas. Phivolcs said the aftershock had a depth of 10 kilometers, with the epicenter located five kilometers southwest of Bogo City.
It was felt at Instrumental Intensity in Cebu City, Kawayan in Biliran, and Villaba and Hilongos towns in Leyte.
As of 10 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2025, Phivolcs has recorded 7,027 aftershocks since the magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu on September 30.
While most were too weak to be felt, experts remind the public to stay alert as aftershocks may continue in the coming days.
The NDRRMC reported that thousands of families across Central Visayas continue to recover from the devastating earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, 2025, with government aid and relief efforts ongoing. Check this out!
