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Dozens Killed In 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Death Toll Expected To Rise In Central Philippines

The earthquake struck near Calape Tuesday afternoon, rattling communities close to Cebu and Tacloban and killing at least 69 people.

Earthquake death toll rises to 72 in the Philippines as survivors recall moment when tragedy struck

The death toll in a powerful earthquake that hit the central Philippines late Tuesday has risen to 72 with nearly 300 others injured.
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Singapore expresses condolences over Philippine quake, stands ready to provide assistance

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong wrote to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday (Oct 2) to express the country's condolences following the magnitude-6.9 earthquake in t

Is it safe to travel to the Philippines? Foreign Office issues new advice after major earthquake

Generally, the foreign office advises against all travel to parts of the Philippines, including Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago. The FCDO encourages prospective travellers to Cebu and nearby provinces to contact their travel providers and check their travel insurance covers natural disasters.

Philippines ends quake rescue efforts, priority now on helping the 20,000 displaced

BOGO, Philippines (Reuters) -Philippine authorities said on Thursday that search and rescue operations in quake-hit Cebu province have ended, as the current death toll of 72 was not expected to go much higher and missing people had been accounted for.

Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 72 as survivors recall moment tragedy struck

More than 170,000 people were affected, including many who have refused to return home because they were traumatized and fearful of aftershocks.

Watch centuries-old church's bell tower crumble during Philippines earthquake

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the central Philippines on Sept. 30, leaving at least 69 dead and 147 more injured.
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