6.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Cagayan

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.