Disaster Overview - A magnitude 6.9 earthquake, the deadliest in the Philippines in over a decade, caused vast destruction [1] - The earthquake struck the island of Sebu, with Bogo city being one of the hardest hit areas [1][2] - A state of calamity has been declared [3] Impact and Response - Search teams are combing through rubble to find survivors [1] - Rescue efforts are hampered by broken roads and bridges, heavy rain, and multiple aftershocks [3] - Makeshift hospitals are struggling to treat the injured [2] - Essential aid is being rushed to those in need [1] Geographical Context - The Philippines is vulnerable to disasters due to its location on the Ring of Fire [3]