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San Remigio Devastated: 6.9 Quake and Typhoon Wreak Havoc

12/6/2025

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In San Remigio, central Philippines, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake left homes in ruins and was worsened by Typhoon Kalmaegi's heavy rains.
Relief teams are unable to reach affected areas because roads have been washed out.
Many families are living under makeshift tarpaulins and struggle to secure shelter and basic necessities.
Mayfourth Luneta from the Center for Disaster Preparedness described the shelter as inadequate, noting that a single tarpaulin barely covers a family.

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Story summary

In San Remigio, central Philippines, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake left homes in ruins and was worsened by Typhoon Kalmaegi's heavy rains.
Relief teams are unable to reach affected areas because roads have been washed out.
Many families are living under makeshift tarpaulins and struggle to secure shelter and basic necessities.
Mayfourth Luneta from the Center for Disaster Preparedness described the shelter as inadequate, noting that a single tarpaulin barely covers a family.