The death toll from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night has risen to 64, officials confirmed, as rescue and relief operations continue in the hardest-hit areas.

According RH Edniel Parrosa, as of 10 AM, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported casualties by municipality are as follows:

• Bogo - 30

• San Remigio - 22

• Tabuelan - 1

• Medellin - 10

• SOGOD - 1

The Bogo District Hospital continues to care for the injured, while authorities work to confirm the full scope of damage.

During a press briefing on Wednesday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) emphasized that search and rescue efforts remain a top priority.

Teams are operating within the "golden hour" of 24 hours following the disaster, attending to reports of residents trapped under debris.

Under the directive of President Ferdinand “BongBong” Marcos Jr., the OCD is focused on restoring power and ensuring the safety of main roads, while the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) expedites assessments of schools, hospitals, and infrastructure.

Uniformed services including the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) are fully mobilized.

Immediate relief, including pre-packed food and emergency supplies, is being provided to affected communities as authorities continue to coordinate rescue and recovery operations.