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  • Bogo City Starts First Batch of DSWD Emergency Cash Transfer Payouts — October 22, 2025

    Bogo City officially started its first batch of payouts for the Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) Response from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on October 22, 2025. The initiative aims to provide immediate financial support to families affected by recent calamities and economic hardship across the city.

    The morning payout covered beneficiaries from the barangays of San Vicente, LPC, Sto. Niño, Carbon, Cogon, and Bungtod. Residents gathered early at their designated payout sites to claim their assistance, which serves as a vital lifeline for many recovering from disaster impacts.

    In the afternoon, the DSWD team continued the distribution in Sambag, Siocon, Anonang Norte, Marangog, and Polambato. Local officials, together with DSWD staff, ensured that the process was orderly, transparent, and fair. Beneficiaries were reminded to bring valid IDs and follow safety and documentation guidelines.

    The City Government of Bogo expressed appreciation to the DSWD for its continued partnership in helping affected residents. Additional barangays are expected to receive their payouts in the next rounds of the Emergency Cash Transfer program. This ongoing effort highlights the government’s commitment to social welfare and community resilience in times of crisis.

  • Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Cracks Mountain in Northern Cebu, Sending It Crashing into River and Blocking Its Flow

    A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Sitio Tigib, Barangay Gaway-gaway, San Remigio, Cebu on September 30, 2025, shaking the ground so violently that a nearby mountain cracked and a large portion of it slid into the river below. The collapse sent tons of rock and soil crashing down, forming a massive blockage that stopped the river’s flow. Residents said the tremor lasted only a few seconds but caused visible damage across the area. The fallen debris now forms a wall across the river, trapping water that continues to rise each hour.

    Locals reported that shortly after the earthquake, they noticed the river’s current had completely stopped. Pools of muddy water began forming behind the landslide, and parts of the riverbank softened under the growing pressure. Many villagers fear that if the natural dam collapses, it could unleash a powerful surge of water downstream. As of now, there has been no confirmation whether local authorities are aware of the situation or have taken steps to assess the danger.

    Residents estimate that the blocked river is less than 40 feet deep, which raises concerns that heavy rainfall could cause it to overflow. People living in nearby Barangay Tacup are especially on alert, fearing a potential flash flood if the water breaks through the landslide. Some families have begun preparing to move to higher ground, though communication in the area remains unstable following the quake. The sound of shifting rocks and trickling water has kept villagers restless and watchful through the nights that followed.

    On the other side of Gaway-gaway, facing San Antonio, Cebu, residents have also voiced alarm about the situation. Some have captured photos and videos of the blocked river, while others continue to call for help to prevent a possible disaster. The aftermath of the September 30 quake has left the community isolated and uncertain, with several roads still covered in debris. Until authorities arrive to assess the risk, locals remain on edge, watching the rising waters and hoping the natural barrier will hold.

  • Sinkholes in Northern Cebu

    Due to the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Northern Cebu, specifically in Bogo—which was caused by a newly discovered fault known as the Bogo Bay Fault—numerous sinkholes have appeared in various areas in the north.