6.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Cagayan; various areas in Cebu flooded; Soil erosion seen in Tugaya, Lanao del Sur
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00:00 In other news, a very strong quake hit Dalupiri Island in Cagayan,
00:04 forcing residents to spend the night outside of their homes.
00:08 This and other stories in tonight's provincial wrap-up by Daniel Manalastas.
00:13 In Cagayan, after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake jolted Dalupiri Island.
00:21 The provincial government ordered that all buildings be checked for possible structural damage.
00:27 Many residents have opted to spend the night outside of their own homes
00:31 while others are staying in evacuation centers, as aftershocks continue to be felt.
00:37 In Cebu, many areas were submerged in flood after a heavy downpour.
00:42 As a result, motorists had difficulty traveling toward their intended destinations,
00:47 while commuters were left stranded as public transportation became scarce due to the bad weather.
00:54 In Lanao del Sur, the municipality of Tugaya experienced soil erosion following a heavy
01:00 downpour, resulting in the death of two individuals. The local government immediately
01:05 deployed its personnel to extend assistance to those affected. Daniel Manalastas for The Nation.