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39,806 houses damaged in Cebu earthquake
Five heritage churches in Cebu sustained damage following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province on September 30.
The affected churches include the Archdiocesan Shrine of Sta. Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan, Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Bantayan, San Isidro Labrador Church in Tabogon, San Juan Nepomuceno Parish in San Remigio, and the Archdiocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer in Bogo City.
In addition to the churches, 39,806 houses were damaged by the earthquake.
The quake also caused damage to houses in the nearby province of Bohol.
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco stated that the churches are undergoing inspection and assessment and would be endorsed to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for restoration and rehabilitation.
The earthquake resulted in 72 deaths and 559 injuries.
Food and non-food assistance worth over P138.6 million has been provided to affected communities in Central Visayas.
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