Philippines earthquake: 22 reported dead as rescuers search through wreckage
Power knocked out and buildings and roads damaged as rescuers search for casualties in coastal city of Bogo
The death toll from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the central Philippines has risen to 22, local media reported, citing reports from the Cebu provincial information office.
The report from DZMM radio came as rescuers searched for casualties in the province after Tuesday night’s quake damaged buildings and roads and knocked out power in parts of the region.