Philippines, Oct. 2 -- The government-constructed Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Medellin is now open 24/7 to accept donations for victims of the deadly 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on Sept. 30.
The municipality of Medellin announced that the TRA had been repurposed as a drop-off point to accommodate donations for those affected by the tremor.
"I thank our fellow Cebuanos and fellow Filipinos who have come to the aid of the people here in Cebu," Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said on Thursday.
"Our Tourist Rest Areas here in Cebu, including the one in the Municipality of Medellin, continues to be open, and it is ready to receive and be a drop-off point for those who may wish to provide assistance to the Cebuanos affected by...