A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Cebu and Central Visayas, leaving behind widespread devastation, collapsed infrastructure, and heartbreaking loss of lives. The death toll has climbed to 69, with more than 150 people injured, while emergency teams continue their desperate search for survivors amid the ruins. The late-night tremor struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, sending shockwaves across the Philippines and triggering multiple aftershocks. Although no tsunami alert has been issued, thousands of residents remain displaced, facing power outages, damaged roads and crumbling buildings. WATCH