Manila: A destructive magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook the central Philippines late Tuesday night, leaving at least 69 people dead and more than 150 injured across Cebu province. The tremor, which struck shortly before 10 p.m. local time, was centered off the coast near Bogo City and was shallow at around 10 kilometers depth, intensifying its destructive impact. Officials warned that both the casualty count and the number of injured could rise as search operations continued through the night and into Wednesday.

The earthquake caused widespread panic as families rushed into the streets in darkness, heavy rain, and power outages. In Bogo City, hospitals were overwhelmed with patients, while buildings across northern Cebu sustained visible cracks and partial collapses. In San Remigio, one of

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