The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday, Aug. 5, assured the public that there is no tsunami threat to the Philippines following the magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck off Sarangani, Davao Occidental. “No destructive tsunami threat exists based on...
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, at 12:14 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its Earthquake Information No. 2, Phivolcs revised the earthquake 's magnitude from the initial...
President Marcos ' recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) tickled the fancy of Bulacan 6th district Rep. Salvador Pleyto not as a legislator, but as an engineer by profession. "It was a comprehensive record of accomplishments and the President’s concrete plans for the remainder of his...
Philippine Seven Corp. (PhilSeven), the exclusive licensor of 7-Eleven convenience stores in the Philippines, is more optimistic about the second half of 2026 following its strong performance during the second quarter, which was driven mainly by its adoption of digital payment systems. “If the...
VMX star Azi Acosta is taking her career in a different direction. The 22-year-old actress has announced that she is leaving sexy films behind as she pursues more wholesome, mainstream roles. Along with the change comes a new management team. Acosta has left longtime manager and discoverer Jojo...
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) unveiled the first four official entries to its 52nd edition during the festival 's launch at GH Mall in San Juan on Tuesday. The initial lineup includes "2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7," "Amir," "Haunted Carnival," and "The Greatest Showdown." Produced by...
Looking for a smartphone this rainy season that keeps up with your busy lifestyle without breaking the bank? Global technology brand HONOR Philippines officially launches the HONOR X7e, a full-packed smartphone designed to deliver exceptional battery life, smarter AI experiences, and reliable...
Looking to upgrade your tech without stretching your budget? OPPO 's 7.7 Sale is back with limited-time offers on smartphones, tablets, wearables, and audio devices from July 1 to 9. Beyond discounts, shoppers can also enjoy exclusive gifts with purchase and raffle entries that make every...
HONOR Philippines gears up to introduce its newest budget powerhouse on July 7, 2026, the HONOR X7e, teasing a smartphone built for users who demand more power, longer battery life, and smarter everyday performance without breaking the bank. While full details remain under wraps, the upcoming HONOR...
CEBU CITY – Maintaining schools as “peace zones” is the first marching order of the new chief of National Bureau of Investigation-Central Visayas (NBI-7). Atty. Dominador Cimafranca on Monday, June 29, took over as NBI-7 chief, replacing Atty. Jose Ermie Monsanto. Monsanto was named NBI-7...
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Davao Occidental at noon on Thursday, June 25, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the earthquake occurred at 12:03 p.m., with its epicenter located 71 kilometers southwest of Balut Island in Davao...
Families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in parts of Mindanao will begin receiving government cash assistance on Tuesday, June 23. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said at least 139,000 families in Davao Region and Soccsksargen are expected to receive assistance...
