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VP Sara Duterte visits quake-hit areas in Cebu
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her prayers and sympathies for those affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu.
Duterte visited Bogo City and Medellin in Cebu province following the earthquake, personally extending her sympathies to the families of those who died.
She emphasized the need to immediately restore necessities such as power and water supplies, noting that businesses and residents are affected by the outages.
The Vice President also highlighted the importance of providing psychosocial support and stress debriefing to the victims.
The Office of the Vice President has provided relief goods to residents impacted by the earthquake through its Disaster Operations Center.
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