RAFI’s Relief Approach for Northern Cebu Earthquake

Days after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Northern Cebu, local government agencies quickly mobilized immediate relief and rescue operations. Across the province, the Cebu Provincial Government, Cebu City Government, and other local and regional offices have been working to provide food, water, and essential supplies to affected families. Alongside these relief efforts, search and retrieval operations…

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Dungan sa Pagbangon: RAFI’s Earthquake Response Campaign

earthquake cebu

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook northern Cebu on September 30, 2025, turning a peaceful night upside down and leaving communities in despair. The disaster took lives, homes, and the lifelines these communities depended on. The entire Province of Cebu has been placed under state of calamity with the hardest-hit municipalities—Bogo, Daanbantayan, Medellin, San Remigio, and…

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Prosthetics and Orthotics Factory Opens at VSMMC 

For 57-year-old Elena Cobarde, hope may come in the form of a prosthetic leg.  Once an active and independent woman, Nena’s life took a turn after she lost her leg due to complications from diabetes. Her daily routine, once filled with movement, has been limited to the confines of a wheelchair. Dependent on her only…

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