Manila, Oct. 1 -- The government is conducting an assessment of infrastructure in Cebu after the province was struck by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vicencio Dizon said President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has instructed him and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian to assess the situation in earthquake-hit areas, particularly in Bogo City, the epicenter of the tremor.

"We're going to go straight to Bogo and assess the situation there. Pero, what we know is what we've seen on television, 'no? So, ah, the same thing, the President said, we start with the most immediate needs of relief, clearing the roads, make sure everything is okay, ...