MANILA, Oct. 17 -- The reported death toll due to the Sept. 30 magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Bogo City, Cebu has climbed to 79 on Friday, according to official government tally.

In its latest update, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said all the fatalities are reported in Region 7 (Central Visayas).

Meanwhile, 559 people were reported injured, all in Central Visayas.

The NDRRMC said the figures are all subject for validation.

The NDRRMC report also said 216,947 families or 747,979 persons from 260 barangays in the same region are affected by the earthquake.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development and non-government organizations have provided PHP419,207,045 worth of assistance and 443,340 fo...