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Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work

Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Travel agencies group warns about cheap, illegal operators

The Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA) has issued a warning about unregistered and illegal travel and tour operators in their area. These operators have been found to be offering travel and tour services without proper licensing, leading to issues such as lack of refunds, scheduling problems, and other travel arrangement discrepancies. Pia Partoza Montano, a travel agency owner and Vice-President for the Travel and Tours Sector of DTAA, emphasized the prevalence of these unauthorized operators, particularly in inbound tourism, and the challenges in monitoring and regulating them due to their large numbers. Montano also highlighted the potential risks associated with using these unregistered agencies, as they may offer cheaper rates but could lead to problems in case of incidents. To address this issue, the Department of Tourism-Davao (DOT-Davao) has introduced a QR code system to help the public verify the legitimacy of travel agencies by accessing data on authorized and registered operators. The DOT-Davao encourages travelers to transact with accredited enterprises to ensure the quality and reliability of their travel arrangements. Currently, there are at least 109 registered travel and tour agencies in Davao City under DOT-Davao's accreditation. The DOT-Davao also provides information on the requirements for registration and renewal for travel agencies on their official website. This warning serves as a reminder for the public to be cautious and discerning when engaging with travel and tour operators to avoid falling victim to unauthorized and illegitimate services......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert — USGS

A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Magnitude 5.3 quake jolts Surigao del Sur

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Magnitude 4.9 quake jolts Maguindanao del Norte

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook parts of Central and Western Mindanao on Monday night, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Magnitude 5.3 quake jolts Surigao del Norte

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted Surigao del Norte yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 jolts Philippines

Manila [Philippines], February 10 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 on the Richter scale struck 2km NNW of Maygatasan, Philippines, on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The tremors were felt at 10:51:30 (UTC05:30), at a depth of 12.4 km. According to the USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was found to be at latitude 8.729N and longitude 125.710E, respectively. No reports of casulaties o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Back-to-back strong quakes jolt Agusan province; damages feared

A magnitude 5.8 and magnitude 5.2 hit two different areas in the province of Agusan this Saturday as search and retrieval operations continue in the landslide-stricken island of Mindanao......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 jolts Philippines

Manila [Philippines], February 10 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 on the Richter scale struck 2km NNW of Maygatasan, Philippines, on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The tremors were felt at 10:51:30 (UTC05:30), at a depth of 12.4 km. According to the USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was found to be at latitude 8.729N and longitude 125.710E, respectively. No reports of casulaties o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Phivolcs: Magnitude 5.9 quake rocks Agusan del Sur

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Agusan del Sur around Saturday noon, the state seismology bureau said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the tectonic earthquake was located east of Esperanza. It had a depth of focus of 27 kilometers. The Phivolcs added that the following.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Magnitude 5.4 quake jolts Ilocos Norte

Ilocos Norte was jolted by a magnitude 5.4 earthquake at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, sending momentary panic especially on people inside buildings in Laoag City, the province’s capital......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Magnitude 4.7 quake jolts Ilocos Sur

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck Ilocos Sur yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Magnitude 5.3 quake hits Surigao del Sur

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck east of Surigao del Sur yesterday morning......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Magnitude 4.3 quake hits Eastern Samar

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook Eastern Samar early Saturday morning, the state seismology bureau said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the earthquake was located east of Hernani. It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of seven kilometers, the Phivolcs said......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Magnitude 4.9 quake jolts Batangas, Metro Manila

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Batangas yesterday, with tremors felt in parts of Metro Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake jolts Batangas, Metro Manila

magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit the province of Batangas on Saturday afternoon, a seismic event felt even by residents from nearby areas such as the National Capital Region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Marcos distributes land titles to beneficiaries in Negros Occidental

Marcos distributes land titles to beneficiaries in Negros Occidental.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos distributes land titles to beneficiaries in Negros Occidental

Marcos distributes land titles to beneficiaries in Negros Occidental.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Negros Occidental town to be placed under state of calamity

The municipal disaster risk reduction and management council has recommended the declaration of a state of calamity in San Enrique, Negros Occidental due to El Niño......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Pertussis cases up in Quezon, Negros Occidental

Rising cases of pertussis or ”whooping cough” have been recorded in Quezon province and Negros Occidental......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024