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Magnitude 5.0 quake hits Surigao Del Norte
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Surigao del Norte shortly after midnight yesterday......»»
5.1 quake suspends classes in some schools in New Bataan
SEVERAL academic institutions in New Bataan, Davao de Oro suspended their classes on Friday, April 12 following the 5.1 magnitude earthquake that rocked the municipality on Thursday morning, April 11......»»
Killer earthquakes: How to be saved
Almost miraculously, a strong earthquake that hit Taiwan a few days ago has minimal number of casualties. Official reports claim that at least nine people were killed, though hundreds were injured as an aftermath of the 7.4 magnitude tremor......»»
Killer earthquakes: How to be saved
Almost miraculously, a strong earthquake that hit Taiwan a few days ago has minimal number of casualties. Official reports claim that at least nine people were killed, though hundreds were injured as an aftermath of the 7.4 magnitude tremor......»»
4th OFW reported injured in Taiwan earthquake
There are now four overseas Filipino workers reported hurt in the 7.2 magnitude quake that hit Taiwan Wednesday, the Department of Migrant Workers said......»»
3 Filipinos injured in Taiwan quake
The Department of Migrant Workers reported that three Filipinos sustained minor injuries following the powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Taiwan......»»
Government to assist Pinoys affected by Taiwan quake – Marcos
The government will immediately assist Filipinos affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan, President Marcos said yesterday as he expressed sympathy for the people of Taiwan......»»
From the Newsrooms: February 18 to 24, 2024
IN 2019, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder and leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, made a bold claim that he had successfully prevented a 6.8 magnitude earthquake by simply yelling "Stop". But more recently, the self-proclaimed "appointed son of God" has not been able to halt the tremor of charges involving human trafficking for labor and sex, and sexual molestation filed against him by former members and workers of h.....»»
M5.9 earthquake strikes northern Philippines
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northern Philippines on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 12:05 p.m. local time, hit at a depth of 10 kilometers, near Pagudpud town in Ilocos Norte.Source: CGTN.....»»
Strong quakes jolt Surigao del Sur, Ilocos Sur
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Ilocos Norte while three earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.0 and stronger struck off the coast of Surigao del Sur in the past two days, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
DSWD continues cash aid payout for quake-hit families in Sarangani
Families from Malapatan town in Sarangani, whose houses were partially damaged by the 6.8 magnitude tremor that struck the province, wait for their turn to receive their emergency cash transfer (ECT) from personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-12 ( SOCCSKSARGEN) at Barangay Lun Masla on Tuesday (January 23). DSWD […].....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 10
TOKYO -- The death toll rose to 206 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa as of Wednesday afternoon, nine days after a series of strong quakes of up to 7.6 magnitude jolted the prefecture and its vicinity, according to local authorities. The prefectural government confirmed 91 deaths in Suzu City, 83 in Wajima City, 20 in Anamizu Town, five in Nanao City, four in Noto Town, two in Shika Town and one in.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, Jan. 11
TOKYO -- The death toll rose to 213 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Thursday, after a series of strong quakes of up to 7.6 magnitude jolted the prefecture and its vicinity, local media reported. A total of 52 people remained unaccounted for in the hardest-hit prefecture as of 9 a.m. local time, while at least 567 people suffered injuries due to the quakes, public broadcaster NHK said. (Japan-Ea.....»»
Tuguegarao, Palawan init factor pumalo sa 43°C
Naitala ng Pagasa ang pinakamataas na heat index nitong Biyernes, Abril 5, sa Tuguegarao City, Cagayan at sa Aborlan, Palawan na umabot sa 43°C. The post Tuguegarao, Palawan init factor pumalo sa 43°C first appeared on Abante......»»
Despite survey, Cha-cha should proceed, says congressman
Both houses of Congress should pursue economic Charter amendments despite a Pulse Asia survey early last month showing that 88 percent of Filipinos do not support the initiative, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said yesterday......»»
Mindanao Tourism Expo 2024 set on Apr 26-28 in CDO
THE Mindanao Tourism Expo (MTEx) 2024 is all set for the second biggest travel expo in Mindanao, highlighting the entire eco-tourism spots, products, and activities in the island on April 26 to 28 at Atrium of Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City......»»
Tuguegarao sizzles at 38.4 degrees Celsius
The temperature in Tuguegarao City in Cagayan hit 38.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the highest recorded in the country so far this year......»»
Army troops kill BIFF training officer in Maguindanao clash
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 25 March) – Philippine Army troops killed an alleged ranking member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) during an encounter in Maguindanao del Sur last Friday. Brig. General Jose Vlademir Cagara, commander of the Army’s 1st Brigade Combat team, said troops killed Abu Halil, a training officer of the […].....»»
Ramadhan starts March 12
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) — Ramadhan in the Philippines will start Tuesday, March 12, after the crescent moon marking the beginning of the month-long fasting was not sighted Sunday night, Islamic scholars announced. Bangsamoro Mufti Abdulrauf Guliani, executive director of the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta, said the moon sighting committee at the Timako Hills, Kalanganan […].....»»