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Cebu shifts focus on quake aid distribution as search and rescue ops end
Search and rescue operations for the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu have concluded, with rescuers now being tapped for aid distribution.
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Central Visayas confirmed the end of search and rescue efforts as no missing persons have been reported.
The confirmed death toll from the earthquake has been revised to 68, with 559 people injured.
Bogo City was the most affected area, though specific fatality numbers for the city were not updated.
The focus has now shifted to relief and rehabilitation efforts, including the distribution of food and necessities.
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) will oversee the organization of tent cities for quake victims.
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