Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian directed its field offices, especially in Central Visayas (Region 7), to intensify coordination with the earthquake-affected local government units (LGUs) for the provision of resource augmentation. “Our disaster quick...
The province of Cebu is conducting relief operations following the magnitude-6.9 earthquake on Tuesday night. Gov. Pamela Baricuatro arrived in Bogo City, near the epicenter of the earyhquake, on Wednesday morning to establish a joint operations center. With her are food, medicine, and equipment...
The Department of Health (DOH) has mobilized personnel in areas affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on Sept. 30 to provide emergency medical assistance and support local authorities In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 1, DOH said doctors, nurses, and staff from...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) lifted its tsunami warning at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, following a strong earthquake offshore of Cebu province. The magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck at 9:59 p.m. on Sept. 30, with an epicenter located 19 kilometers northeast of...
TACLOBAN CITY - Matag-ob, Leyte Mayor Bernandino Tacoy announced the suspension of classes on all levels on Wednesday, Oct. 1, due to the magnitude- 6.9 earthquake in Cebu on Tuesday night. “Classes on all levels in the Municipality of Matag-ob are suspended on Wednesday, Oct. 1, to give way for...
BACOLOD CITY - Classes in some schools in this highly-urbanized city and local government units in Negros Occidental were suspended on Wednesday, Oct. 1, following the 6.9-magnitude tremor that hit Bogo City, Cebu, and also affected the province on Tuesday night, Sept. 30. In a Facebook post, E.B....
Damages were reported in magnitude-6.9 earthquake that rocked Cebu province on Tuesday night, Sept. 30. One of those damaged was the centuries-old Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima Church in Daanbantayan, Cebu. A Facebook post by the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima showed the...
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 jolted Cebu and nearby provinces on Tuesday night, Sept. 30, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. In its Earthquake Information No. 2, Phivolcs said the tectonic quake struck at 9:59 p.m., with its epicenter traced...
CEBU CITY – The newly installed archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cebu urged the faithful to pray as the nation continues to grapple with allegations of massive corruption in government infrastructure projects. Archbishop Albert “Abet” Uy said the faithful can turn to prayers as the quest to...
CEBU CITY – A police officer allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl in Ginatilan town, Cebu province. Reports reaching the Cebu Provincial Police Office (CCPO) said the alleged abuse happened past midnight on Sunday, Sept. 28. The incident was formally reported to the Ginatilan Police Station past 10...
Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is planning to raise up to ₱5 billion from the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds as the third and final tranche of its three-year shelf registration program of up to ₱15 billion. Philippine Ratings Services...
The SM Foundation conducted medical missions in Cebu this September, further bolstering its health and medical programs following the recent turnover of the San Remigio Primary Care Facility and the Naval Base Rafael Ramon Medical and Dental Dispensary in the province. The first mission was held on...
