Dramatic Footage: Bell Tower Crumbles as 6.9 Quake Devastates Philippines | Vantage on Firstpost

A deadly 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu in the central Philippines, killing at least 69 people and injuring dozens more. Dramatic footage captured the moment a church bell tower collapsed on Bantayan Island, sending debris crashing to the ground. Authorities have declared a state of calamity as power lines, roads, and bridges remain damaged, leaving thousands displaced. Search and rescue operations continue amid repeated aftershocks.

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