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• Response to Cebu earthquake

  • simoneworthing
  • Oct 27
  • 1 min read
Salvation Army personnel bring relief to communities impacted by the recent earthquake in Cebu Province, Philippines.
Salvation Army personnel bring relief to communities impacted by the recent earthquake in Cebu Province, Philippines.

Following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu Province on 30 September, The Salvation Army in the Philippines has provided emergency aid to 978 families in Bogo City, distributing rice, water, canned goods, soap and detergent.


“We saw the joy on their faces as they received this blessing,” shared Captain James-Mark Casidsid.


This compassionate response was made possible through the leadership of Captain Casidsid, with support from Metro Cebu Cluster corps officers, DHQ staff, volunteers and Barangay personnel.


The earthquake has claimed 69 lives, injured more than 200 and displaced thousands. More than 3.36 million people have been affected.








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