Powerful earthquake shook the Philippines: at least 69 people were killed

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The death toll as a result of a powerful earthquake in the central part of the Philippines on Wednesday approached 70.

Source: Abs-CBN News, Reuters

Details: The number of dead as a result of an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 points that occurred in the central part of the Philippines September 30increased to 69 people, a representative of the emergency service said on Wednesday.

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The authorities mobilized the agencies to find the surviving and restore electricity and water supply.

According to Jane Abapo, an information employee of the regional civil defense department, the number of 69 persons killed in 69 people was determined on the basis of data for the SEBU Province Emergency Situations and was subject to confirmation. Another official reported that more than 150 people were injured.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured those who survived, in providing assistance, saying that the ministers of the Cabinet of Ministers are at the scene and manage the assistance operation, and also expressed compassion for those who lost their loved ones.

Sebu, one of the most popular tourist places in the Philippines, is home for 3.4 million people.

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