Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has intensified relief efforts to provide quick assistance to the victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces Tuesday night.

Acting on orders of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., PCSO General Manager Mel Robles has directed their branch offices and authorized agent corporations (AACs) to rapidly deliver essential help and aid to affected communities.

AACs Piona Trading and Supply Corp., and King Dragon Gaming and Amusement Corporation were among the first to respond, delivering donations such as food and other essential items to the Cebu provincial government on Wednesday.

Additional AAC donations were already shipped to Cebu, with mor...