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...
CEBU CITY – The powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao sent Metro Cebu to a screeching halt on Friday, Oct. 10. The magnitude-7.4 quake, whose epicenter was located 62 kilometers east of Manay town, Davao Oriental province, forced several local government units (LGUs) in Cebu province to...
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria ordered school administrators on Friday to conduct comprehensive structural assessments of buildings and other facilities over the weekend. The governor ordered the suspension of classes on all levels in public and private schools across...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) acknowledged that many Filipinos may be experiencing “disaster fatigue” following successive calamities such as tropical cyclones, volcanic activity, and strong earthquakes, but urged the public to focus on preparedness rather...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) apologized for presenting alleged recycled photos of the aftermath of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Davao Oriental on Friday, Oct. 10. Earlier in the day, the PNP issued updates on the earthquake response efforts of the Davao Police Regional Office (PRO-11)...
Senators on Friday, October 10, called for a thorough assessment of the current safety measures that are in place following the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck Davao Oriental and nearby provinces this morning and triggered tsunami warnings and widespread evacuations. Sen. Francis “Chiz”...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is closely monitoring the effects of the powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck offshore near Manay, Davao Oriental on Friday morning, October 10, affecting thousands of learners and school facilities across Mindanao and parts of the Visayas. DepEd’s...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday, Oct. 10 warned the public against false information circulating online about supposed earthquake predictions and claims that unusual animal behavior can signal an impending tremor. Phivolcs Director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol...
DAVAO CITY – An 80-year-old man from this city was killed by a concrete wall that collapsed on him during the magnitude-7.4 earthquake on Friday morning, Oct. 10. Police identified the victim as Sotero Cabil dela Cruz, a resident of Purok 3, Barangay Bangoy, Agdao District, Davao City....
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced that residents in coastal communities in Davao Oriental and nearby provinces can return to their homes after the tsunami alert issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Manay, Davao...
