The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has lifted the tsunami warning issued after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck offshore Davao Oriental at 7:12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. Phivolcs had initially warned coastal communities in Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Surigao...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the two strong earthquakes that struck Davao Oriental on Friday, Oct. 10, a magnitude 7.4 and a magnitude 6.8, may be considered a “doublet earthquake.” “These are distinct earthquakes in almost the same area, with two (or...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a tsunami warning on Friday evening, October 10, following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck offshore Davao Oriental at 7:12 p.m. According to Phivolcs, the earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 36...
Another strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 jolted Davao Oriental at 7:12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tremor was initially reported as magnitude 6.9. Phivolcs said this earthquake, following a magnitude 7.4 tremor...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately mobilized its volunteers after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10, prompting quick evacuations and first aid assistance to affected residents. According to the PRC, both Red Cross and Red Cross Youth volunteers in Davao...
A destructive tsunami is expected after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore Davao Oriental at 9:43 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned. Based on the local tsunami scenario database, wave heights of more than one meter above normal...
ILOILO CITY – Police Brig. Gen. Josefino D. Ligan recently touted his first 100 days as Police Regional Office-6 chief. “As I completed my first 100 days, I assure the people of Western Visayas that our commitment to excellence will only grow stronger,” said Ligan. A four percent drop in...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started distributing the second tranche of relief assistance for 12 northern towns in Cebu affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on Sept. 30. Following a meeting with local chief executives in northern Cebu,...
Aftershocks from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck offshore Cebu on Sept. 30 have exceeded 9,000 as of Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said 9,184 aftershocks have been recorded as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, with...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday, October 7, announced that a lone bettor from Quezon City became an instant multi-millionaire after winning the P223,580,197.60 jackpot prize in Monday night’s GrandLotto 6/55 draw. According to PCSO, the winning ticket was purchased in...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded thousands of aftershocks nearly a week after a powerful earthquake jolted Cebu. As of 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7, Phivolcs said it has detected 8,298 aftershocks, of which 1,556 were “plotted,” meaning their epicenters...
Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the victims and communities devastated by the powerful earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces on Sept. 30. Speaking in Italian during his Sunday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 5, the Pope said he is united in prayer with those most affected by the...
