Earthquake, Philippines
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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.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that no Indonesian citizens were among the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu, Philippines, on Tuesday.
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the central Philippines on Sept. 30, leaving at least 69 dead and 147 more injured.
Emergency workers recovered the body of a child and his mother out of collapsed buildings in the central Philippines on Wednesday, a day after an earthquake killed at least 69 people and injured more than 200 others.
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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.