MANILA, Philippines – The number of reported fatalities from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Bogo City, Cebu and nearby areas on Sept. 30 has climbed to 76, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday. In its latest situation report, the NDRRMC said all fatalities, which are still being validated, are from Region 7 (Central Visayas). READ: PRO-7 honors Cebu earthquake responders The NDRRMC is also validating 559 reported casualties resulting from the powerful tremor. The late-night quake also affected 216,962 families or 748,025 persons residing in 260 barangays in Central Visayas, according to the NDRRMC. The […]... Keep on reading: Cebu quake reported deaths now 76, says NDRRMC