Jamaine Punzalan

Motorists pass a crack in the road along a major highway in Tabogon town, Cebu province, central Philippines on October 1, 2025, after a 6.9-magnitude quake struck off the coast of the central Philippines. The earthquake jolted the central Philippines, collapsing buildings and killing at least 31 people on the island of Cebu, authorities said on October 1, with fears the toll could rise as rescuers searched for survivors. Ted Aljibe, AFP

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Ganiel Krishnan

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759285050846AFP__20251001__77BH4CU__v2__MidRes__TopshotPhilippinesEarthquake.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Motorists pass a crack in the road along a major highway in Tabogon town, Cebu province, central Philippines on October 1, 2025, after a 6.9-magnitude quake struck off the coast of the central Philippines. The earthquake jolted the central Philippines, collapsing buildings and killing at least 31 people on the island of Cebu, authorities said on October 1, with fears the toll could rise as rescuers searched for survivors. Ted Aljibe, AFP </span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Cebuano celebrities and beauty queens expressed concern and called for prayers after a <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/9/30/magnitude-6-7-earthquake-jolts-cebu-2216">magnitude 6.9 earthquake</a> struck Cebu, affecting residents across the province and the Visayas region.</p><p>Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados and Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez were among the first to post on social media following the quake. Gomez urged vigilance against <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/10/1/aftershocks-rattle-cebu-after-deadly-quake-0909">aftershocks</a>, saying: “Watch out for aftershocks… Pag-amping intawn sa mga naa sa Cebu karon.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/10/1/cebu-quake-likely-triggered-by-fault-that-had-not-produced-powerful-tremor-in-past-400-years-1012">Cebu quake likely triggered by fault relatively steady in the past 400 years</a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPPE6D_j15g/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A12784594.899999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1855" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The Miss Universe Philippines Organization issued a statement of solidarity, extending sympathy to affected communities. </p><p>“Our hearts are with the communities, especially our Cebuano partners, delegates, and their families, who are navigating the aftermath of this natural disaster,” the group said. </p><p>The organization noted the resilience of Filipinos, stressing that “by working together in the spirit of bayanihan, you will emerge stronger from this challenge.”</p><p>Cebu-based actress Kaye Abad assured her followers that her family was unharmed. </p><p>“To my friends who are asking kung kamusta kami, we are ok. Me and the kids are in Manila. My family in Cebu are ok,” she said.</p><p>Actress Kim Chiu, who was shooting a project at the time of the quake, shared a lighthearted post with a groufie, writing: “Medyo blurred lang, may aftershock pa ata tong phone ko sa lindol.”</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759287206085Media (5).jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759287198165Media (4).jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759287189507Media (3).jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Screen grab: Instagram  "/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Screen grab: Instagram</em></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div>  </div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759287139225Media (2).jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Screen grab: Instagram  "/><span class="fr-inner"></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><em>Screen grab: Instagram</em></div><div> </div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759287131906Media (1).jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Screen grab: Instagram</em></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759287123605Media.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Screen grab: Instagram"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Screen grab: Instagram</em></span></span></span></div><p>The earthquake prompted widespread reactions online, with messages of support pouring in for Cebu and nearby provinces as residents continue to monitor possible aftershocks and damage.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CwtggGGZcNQ?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RFUh_a7duxo?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g9jE4OuFf7k?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xcgPdwV1y_w?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vt5XkssOmO0?&amp;pp=0gcJCfYJAYcqIYzvautoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Cebuano celebrities, beauty queens call for prayers, safety after 6.9 magnitude earthquake</p>

Cebuano celebrities, beauty queens call for prayers, safety after 6.9 magnitude earthquake