The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded more than 300 aftershocks within six hours following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake near Bogo City, Cebu on Tuesday evening, Sept. 30. As of 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, Phivolcs had recorded 379 aftershocks. Of these, 100 were...
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....
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a tsunami advisory on Tuesday evening, Sept. 30, following a 6.7-magnitude earthquake offshore of Cebu province at 9:59 p.m. Residents of Leyte, Cebu, and Biliran are advised to stay away from the coast until the advisory is...
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...
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Philippine Army 302nd Infantry Brigade in Negros Oriental respects the court’s decision to set free six youth activists who were incarcerated for seven years for alleged illegal possession of firearms and explosives. “We always abide by the rule of law and we respect the...
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office-6 said the One Trillion Peso March against corruption in Western Visayas on Sunday, Sept. 21, was generally peaceful. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all rallyists for exercising their right to free expression in a peaceful and responsible manner....
As Tropical Storm "Nando" (international name: Ragasa) t hreatens to intensify into a super typhoon by weekend, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) prepared more than 2.6 million prepositioned family food packs (FFPs) for immediate distribution to affected communities. On...
ILOILO CITY – A special police force has been deployed to quell crimes in this city. Police Regional Office-6 chief Police Brig. Gen. Josefino Ligan sent the Regional Mobile Force Battalion-6 to portions of Mandurriao District where many publicized incidents over a period of almost a month had...
