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Cebu earthquake death toll rises to 79 – NDRRMC
The death toll from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu province on September 30 has risen to 79, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
The NDRRMC reported 559 injuries and stated that no one has been reported missing.
The earthquake affected 747,979 individuals, with 21,847 displaced, some of whom are staying in evacuation centers.
A total of 134,229 houses have been damaged, and 12,704 aftershocks have been recorded.
The NDRRMC has distributed P416.9 million worth of assistance to support affected communities.
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