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DSWD Mindanao field offices on high alert following strong quake
November 17, 2023, 8:12 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday immediately directed its field offices (FOs) in Mindanao to be on high alert and ready to assist local government units that may be severely affected by the latest earthquake in the southern… Read More
Magnitude 7.2 quake hits Davao Occidental
November 17, 2023, 5:21 pm
MANILA – A magnitude 7.2 earthquake jolted Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. In an advisory, Phivolcs said the tectonic quake struck at 4:14 p.m. at a depth of 10 kilometers, about 30 kilometers south 81° west of… Read More
DOST showcases 60 technologies at DRRM Visayas leg expo
November 9, 2023, 4:51 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) introduced 60 technological innovations related to disaster risk reduction and management in the three-day “Handa Pilipinas” Visayas leg here. DOST Secretary Renato Solidum said these local technologies exhibited from Nov. 8 to… Read More
Casiguran serves as ceremonial site of the 4th NSED
November 9, 2023, 3:49 pm
CASIGURAN, Aurora – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)on Thursday led the 4th Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) in this town as part of continuing efforts to boost awareness and preparedness of the local governments and residents on hazards… Read More
NDRRMC: Quake drills gaining active participation from private sector
November 9, 2023, 12:05 pm
MANILA – More representatives from the private sector are now joining the government's national earthquake drills as they see the importance of these activities, an official of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday. "Nakikita ko ang kamalayan, (I now… Read More
2 strong quakes jolt Indonesia
November 8, 2023, 4:57 pm
ISTANBUL – Two strong earthquakes hit the Banda Sea off Indonesia on Wednesday. According to the US Geological Survey, two earthquakes of magnitude 6.9 and 7 struck the Banda Sea, about 370 km. southeast of Ambon in the Indonesian province of Maluku. The magnitude 7 earthquake was recorded at… Read More
Death toll in Nepal quake rises to 137
November 4, 2023, 6:59 pm
ANKARA – The death toll from an earthquake that hit Nepal late Friday night rose to 137, a senior police official said on Saturday. The magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit western Nepal, sending tremors to even neighboring countries. Nepal police spokesman Kuber Kadayat told Anadolu that casualties in… Read More
Kishida says people-to-people connection fortifies PH-Japan ties
November 4, 2023, 4:06 pm
MANILA – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday cited the deepened relationship between Japan and the Philippines in recent years, as he reaffirmed his commitment to take the two countries’ relations to new heights. “The Philippines, with the second largest population among ASEAN… Read More
Quake hits western Nepal, kills at least 69
November 4, 2023, 11:27 am
KATHMANDU – More than 69 people were killed and dozens injured on midnight Friday when a shallow 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit western Nepal, officials said. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake jolted the western Jajarkot district at around 11:47 p.m. (local time) with a depth… Read More
6.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia
November 2, 2023, 8:55 pm
ANKARA – A 6.6 magnitude earthquake jolted southeastern Indonesia on Thursday, according to the country’s geological agency. The epicenter of the earthquake was onshore and at a depth of 24 kilometers (14.9 miles) and 15 km (9.4 mi) from Kupang, the capital of East Nusa Tenggara province, the… Read More
Magnitude 5.6 quake hits Eastern Samar
November 2, 2023, 5:24 pm
MANILA – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolted Eastern Samar Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In an advisory, Phivolcs said the tectonic quake struck at 2:50 p.m. at a depth of seven kilometers, about 76 kilometers north of Hernani town. The quake was… Read More
Q4 nat'l quake drill set Nov. 9, to highlight tsunami awareness
October 30, 2023, 10:01 am
MANILA – The last National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) for this year will be held on Nov. 9 in Casiguran, Aurora, in line with the observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day. "Fourth quarter NSED is conducted every November in line with the observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day… Read More
Moderately strong quakes jolt Surigao del Sur
October 29, 2023, 1:06 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Three moderately strong earthquakes struck the town of Madrid in Surigao del Sur province on Sunday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. A magnitude 4.0 earthquake happened at around 8.53 a.m. while a magnitude 4.8 tremor took place… Read More
Creation of separate social security system for OFWs pushed
October 26, 2023, 5:19 pm
MANILA – The chairperson of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs on Thursday emphasized the need for the creation of a separate and dedicated social security and retirement system specifically for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). During the hearing, KABAYAN Party-list Rep. Ron Salo… Read More
Leyte eyes P240-M funds to transform old capitol to museum
October 24, 2023, 7:08 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Leyte provincial government is eyeing at least PHP240 million in funds to convert the old capitol building into a World War II Museum, Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters, Petilla said the old structure, hit by Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013… Read More
Another powerful quake hits Afghanistan
October 16, 2023, 2:08 pm
KARACHI, Pakistan – Another powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted northwestern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring dozens of others, local authorities said. The earthquake rocked the provincial capital Herat at 8:06 a.m. local time, a statement… Read More
Davao CDRRMO monitors upland villages on possible tremor aftershocks
October 11, 2023, 7:10 pm Updated on October 11, 2023, 7:16 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office-Operation Center (CDRRMO-OPCEN) advised on Wednesday the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (BDRRMCs) and partner clusters to closely monitor landslide-prone areas for possible aftershocks related to… Read More
Another 6.3 magnitude quake rattles western Afghanistan
October 11, 2023, 3:54 pm
ISTANBUL – A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s western province of Herat early Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey. The earthquake, which occurred at 5:41 a.m. local time, came days after a similar earthquake hit the region. No casualties have been reported so far by… Read More
VP Sara tackles ties in education, security with Turkish envoy
October 10, 2023, 2:30 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte said on Tuesday Turkish Ambassador to the Philippines, Niyazi Evren Akyol has vowed to provide scholarships to young Filipinos and support the government’s thrust to maintain peace in Mindanao. During her recent meeting with the… Read More
Death toll from Afghanistan earthquake exceeds 2,500
October 9, 2023, 3:39 pm
ANKARA – The death toll from Saturday's massive earthquake that hit the northwestern part of Afghanistan has exceeded 2,500, an official said Sunday. “According to the officials of the Ministry of Disaster Management, the number of martyrs due to the earthquake in Herat has exceeded 2,500,”… Read More
