Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday urged all concerned local government units (LGUs) in affected areas to immediately implement critical response and preparedness measures following the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Bogo City, Cebu on Tuesday night.

In a statement, the DILG ordered affected LGUs to convene their Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs), activate Emergency Operations Centers and Incident Management Teams, and mobilize Barangay DRRMCs for close monitoring of weakened structures and geohazard areas.

Local chief executives were also instructed to implement the minimum critical preparedness actions outlined in the "Operation...