Tents for the temporary dwelling place of residents displaced by the deadly quake in northern Cebu were pitched on a vacant lot in Barangay Cogon, Bogo City, and another in Medellin town.

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ordered the mounting of a Tent City for quake survivors whose houses were devastated by the powerful quake that rocked the province late evening on September 30, 2025.

The tent city in Bogo City was already checked by Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, and Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon, former senator.

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian visited the tent city and vowed assistance to the Philippine Red Cross.

At least 2,500 tents have been pitched, equipped with water station, sanitation facilities, and other amenities.  

From Bogo City, Dizon, Frasco and Gordon proceeded to the neighboring town of Medellin where another tent city was put up.

“Kawawa naman kasi ang mga kababayan natin that are currently nasa roads nakakalat kawawa sila from the elements, so the LGU will be handling that,” Dizon said.

“A complete city practically may medical na, although the mayor already has a health center nearby,” Gordon said. 

“First, we will start with the families na yung bahay permanently na damaged talaga, second po may report kasi sa PHIVOLCS new fault line so maybe we will convince or force evacuate those residing along the fault line," Bogo City Mayor Carlo Martinez said.

Relief goods have continued to arrive for the affected residents.

However, the relief mission and distribution has already caused traffic congestion on roads leading to affected areas.

The Cebu Provincial Government reiterates its earlier call for collective relief assistance.

Amid traffic gridlock leading to northern Cebu, Cebu Capitol has urged again donors to "course their aid through coordinated hubs instead of proceeding individually to affected areas."

"Those already en route to the north are advised to turn back and drop off their goods at the Provincial Donation Hub established at the Danao City Boardwalk, which is now open," Cebu Provincial Information Office (PIO) said.

Set up by the Danao City Government in partnership with the Capitol, the hub aims to decongest roads, ensure orderly distribution, and accelerate delivery of aid to quake-hit municipalities.