The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, October 10, said at least 82 learners and 45 teachers sustained injuries following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck offshore near Manay, Davao Oriental. Based on the latest Situation Report from the DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management...
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...
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...
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 Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday, Oct. 10 clarified that the series of strong earthquakes that struck Cebu, La Union, and Davao Oriental in the past few days were coincidental and not related. Phivolcs Director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol said these tremors were...
The powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on Friday morning, Oct. 10 was generated by the Philippine Trench, one of six active trenches that surround the country, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs Director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) lifted the tsunami warning at 1:43 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, following a major earthquake that struck Manay, Davao Oriental at 9:43 a.m. The earthquake measured magnitude 7.4. Tandag Sea Level Monitoring Station for Tsunami Detection...
BACOLOD CITY – Face-to-face classes on all levels in this highly urbanized city were suspended on Friday, Oct. 10, due to the magnitude-7.4 earthquake in the Davao region. Mayor Greg Gasataya encouraged schools to shift to modular distance learning and performance tasks and projects to ensure...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo Provincial Capitol and Iloilo City Hall suspended work on Friday, Oct. 10, following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Mindanao. Iloilo Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. and Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas cancelled work for the day to pave the way for the inspection of...
BUTUAN CITY – Butuan City and neighboring areas suspended classes on all levels and work, both government and private, following the magnitude-7.4 earthquake in the Davao region Friday, Oct. 10. “To give way to the conduct of rapid damage assessment of infrastructures and facilities, classes on...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately mobilized its volunteers after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10, prompting quick evacuations and first aid assistance to affected residents. According to the PRC, both Red Cross and Red Cross Youth volunteers in Davao...