October 1, 2025, 4:30PM EST, earlier today local time, central Philippines underwent a strong earthquake, the magnitude ranging from about 4 to almost 7 at the hardest hit areas, such as Cebu and Bogo City. The death toll is rising rapidly. Evidently emergency response in terms of treatment facilities cannot keep up with the level of destruction.

More details may be added as they become available.

There seems to be footage of entire highway bridges over a 16th of a mile or longer, rocking back ...