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Strong quake jolts Japan
May 5, 2023, 6:28 pm
ISTANBUL – A strong earthquake hit Japan on Friday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. A magnitude 6.2 earthquake, near the west coast of Honshu island, hit the country Friday afternoon (2:42 p.m. Japan time), according to the USGS. However, the Japan Meteorological Agency said in a statement… Read More
Magnitude 5.8 quake jolts Isabela
May 4, 2023, 10:25 am Updated on May 4, 2023, 1:09 pm
MANILA – A magnitude 5.8 earthquake jolted Isabela on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The tectonic quake struck 15 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Maconacon at 8:49 a.m. It was 42 km deep. Intensity V was felt in Peñablanca, Enrile… Read More
Davao Oro quake victims get P21-M aid
May 2, 2023, 7:02 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Davao Region (DSWD-11) has disbursed some PHP21.7 million in financial aid to victims affected by earthquakes in Davao de Oro last March, an official said Tuesday.DSWD-11 Director Vanessa Goc-ong said the agency has conducted… Read More
BMKG to update weather information to support 2023 ASEAN Summit
May 1, 2023, 7:54 pm
JAKARTA -- The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) intends to continuously update information related to the weather, climate, and earthquakes to support the success of the 2023 ASEAN Summit, BMKG Head Dwikorita Karnawati said. "Specifically, BMKG also provides strategic weather… Read More
PH contingent receives humanitarian medal from Türkiye
April 30, 2023, 10:09 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has announced that the 82-member Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) was awarded a humanitarian medal by the Turkish government in recognition of its assistance following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that battered the country on Feb.… Read More
Magnitude 5.2 quake rocks Occidental Mindoro
April 29, 2023, 9:09 am
MANILA – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro 28 seconds past midnight on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In a bulletin, Phivolcs placed the epicenter of the quake, which is tectonic in origin, at 19 kilometers southeast of Looc… Read More
NIA: Retrofitting of Magat Dam beneficial to farmers
April 24, 2023, 6:24 pm
MANILA – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Monday underscored the significance of retrofitting the Magat Dam considering the welfare of farmers. In the Laging Handa public briefing, NIA acting administrator Eduardo Guillen said the dam needs to be fortified immediately. “Alam… Read More
7.1 magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand islands
April 24, 2023, 5:07 pm
ISTANBUL – A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit the Kermadec Islands in New Zealand on Monday. The country’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said there was “no tsunami threat” to New Zealand following the earthquake. “Based on current information, the initial assessment is that the… Read More
Magnitude 5.6 quake jolts parts of Northern Luzon
April 23, 2023, 9:04 pm
LAOAG CITY – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was felt by some residents in this northern part of Luzon at 5:19 p.m. on Sunday, state seismologists said. Located at 18 km. northeast of Maconacon in Isabela province, the earthquake was tectonic in origin with a depth of 55 km., according to the… Read More
Magnitude 5.4 quake jolts Davao Oriental
April 12, 2023, 2:46 pm
MANILA – A magnitude 5.4 earthquake shook several areas in the southeastern part of Mindanao on Wednesday morning. In its 11:03 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the epicenter of the tectonic quake, which occurred 10:02 a.m., was located 145… Read More
Survey shows rising support for mandatory ROTC
April 11, 2023, 4:11 pm
MANILA – Filipinos in favor of the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in college think students would develop discipline and responsibility, according to a Pulse Asia survey conducted on March 15 to 19 and released by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian's office on Tuesday. Seventy-one… Read More
No major damage reported from 6.2 magnitude quake in Catanduanes
April 5, 2023, 6:33 pm
GIGMOTO, Catanduanes – The local government unit (LGU) here said there was no casualty and major damage reported following the 6.2 magnitude quake and series of aftershocks that hit Catanduanes Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. This was based on the initial inspection and assessment of the… Read More
NLEX’s 3rd Candaba viaduct construction gets green light
April 4, 2023, 2:51 pm
MANILA – House Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. on Tuesday thanked the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) for finally issuing a “notice to proceed” to the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. for the construction of the third Candaba viaduct. Gonzales, representative of the 3rd… Read More
Return of school vacation to April, May under study: DepEd
March 29, 2023, 4:39 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said it will study calls to revert school breaks to the old or pre-pandemic setup. In a Viber message, DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa said the department will look into the matter amid summer heat-related risks. “We will take note of… Read More
Magnitude 4.6 quake hits Ilocos Norte
March 28, 2023, 4:50 pm
LAOAG, Ilocos Norte – A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off Burgos, Ilocos Norte on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tectonic quake struck 56 km. west of Burgos at 1:51 p.m. Its focus was 12 km. deep. In the provincial… Read More
UNDP appeals $550M for sustainable recovery projects in Türkiye
March 27, 2023, 7:58 pm
LONDON – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is appealing for $550 million for 31 projects that will contribute to the sustainable recovery of Türkiye's quake-hit southern region, and is calling on international donors to assist the government and people of the country. The UNDP's… Read More
Laguna students hospitalized after fainting during fire drill
March 24, 2023, 8:25 pm
CABUYAO CITY, Laguna – More than 100 students were rushed into different hospitals in this city Thursday afternoon after fainting in the middle of a surprise fire drill at their school. In an interview on Friday, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CDRRMO) head Sabi Abinal Jr. said that… Read More
ABNA-SE holds general assembly, Italy's ANSA joins as new member
March 23, 2023, 6:14 pm
THESSALONIKI – The Association of Balkan News Agency – Southeastern Europe (ABNA-SE) held its General Assembly in Thessaloniki Wednesday. The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is a member and was represented at the forum by Director General Kiril Valchev. The general meeting took place on the last… Read More
90 active investment leads generated after China state visit
March 23, 2023, 3:38 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday the Board of Investments (BOI) is monitoring about 90 investment leads from Chinese companies in various sectors, including manufacturing, information technology, business process management, and renewable energy after his state visit to… Read More
Magnitude 5.6 quake jolts Cagayan
March 23, 2023, 10:28 am
MANILA – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolted Cagayan province on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The tectonic quake struck 17 kilometers northwest of Dalupiri Island in Calayan at 7:31 a.m. It was 15 km deep. Intensity V was felt in Calayan,… Read More
