Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator, Usec. Ariel Nepomuceno (Courtesy of OCD) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) stood in solidarity with Taiwan on Wednesday, Jan. 22, after it was struck by a destructive 6.4-magnitude earthquake. “Our sincerest sympathies are with the earthquake victims...
Social Security System (SSS) members who were affected by the recent magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan may now avail of a calamity loan until Aug. 20, 2024. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said the Calamity Loan Assistance Program (CLAP) to its members living,...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said the mitigating measures implemented by Taiwan over the years bore fruit which was evident in the contained impact of a powerful earthquake there recently. OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno said Taiwan’s preparedness has “improved a lot through the...
After the recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, the Social Security System (SSS) will extend its calamity loan to the affected overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a briefing, Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive officer said on Thursday, April 4, that active members...
In this photo released by the National Fire Agency, members of a search and rescue team prepare to enter a leaning building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Hualien, eastern Taiwan on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Taiwan's strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked the island during the...
Globe provides free communication channels to Filipinos in Taiwan following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake last Wednesday. All Globe postpaid, prepaid and TM subscribers with roaming services in Taiwan will automatically receive free roaming call, text and data services so they can get in touch...
Rescue workers stand near the site of a leaning building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Hualien, eastern Taiwan on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (AP) HUALIEN, Taiwan — The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan Wednesday morning, killing nine people, stranding dozens at...
President Marcos assured Filipinos in Taiwan that the Philippine government was ready to provide them with the support they may need following the 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck the self-ruled island. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. / Taiwan earthquake (PPA Pool/AP) Marcos said this...
This photo taken on April 3, 2024 shows a damaged residential building in Hualien, Taiwan. (Xinhua) TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan's strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked the island during the morning rush hour Wednesday, damaging buildings and highways and causing the deaths of...
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla reiterated on Wednesday, April 3 the need to prepare citizens to respond to calamities by undergoing military training. Padilla mentioned this after the Philippines was included among areas that felt the effects of the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan. Speaking...
Following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that rocked Taiwan, residents in coastal communities in Northern Luzon were evacuated due to the threat of a tsunami, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) bared on Wednesday, April 3. According to the OCD, a pre-emptive evacuation was conducted in Pagudpud and...
No Filipinos were hurt or badly affected when a 7.5 magnitude quake hit Taiwan on Wednesday morning, April 3, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said. MECO chairman and resident representative Silvestro Bello III said they immediately intensified the monitoring and information...
