All airports in the Philippines fully operational after 6.9-magnitude earthquake

Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said in a statement that the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines and the Philippine Ports Authority conducted immediate inspections at airports and seaports in the Visayas following the earthquake, Inquirer reported.

These checks were ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure the safety of both personnel and passengers.

The inspections revealed no visible damage at local airports and seaports, and all personnel and passengers were reported safe, Manila Standard reported.

Transportation services have resumed without disruption.

Philippine Airlines reassured passengers with an advisory offering flight rebooking or travel credit for future bookings.

"All Philippine Airlines flights from Cebu are operating on schedule, and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport has resumed normal operations," the airline said.

While the earthquake did not impact airport operations, it caused significant damage in other areas.

The death toll has risen to 72, with 294 others injured.

The shallow quake, which struck late at night off the central island of Cebu, also damaged power lines, bridges, and a church that was over a century old, Reuters reported.