The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a total of 792 aftershocks as of Saturday morning, October 11, following the powerful magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 earthquakes that struck offshore Davao Oriental on October 10. Of the total aftershocks, 331 have been plotted,...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has lifted the tsunami warning issued after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck offshore Davao Oriental at 7:12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. Phivolcs had initially warned coastal communities in Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Surigao...
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...
Another strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 jolted Davao Oriental at 7:12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tremor was initially reported as magnitude 6.9. Phivolcs said this earthquake, following a magnitude 7.4 tremor...
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck La Union at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake’s epicenter was located 2 kilometers northeast of Pugo, La Union, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The tremor was felt...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 have sent personnel to Cebu province in response to the magnitude-6.9 earthquake on Sept. 30. A team was sent on Oct. 1 – a search-and-rescue dog with a handler and 17 personnel from the Regional Maritime Unit-8. Two days later on Oct. 3, 17...
TACLOBAN CITY – Classes have been suspended in several areas in the Eastern Visayas region on Wednesday following the magnitude-6.9 earthquake near Bogo City, Cebu province, that was also felt in Leyte and Samar provinces Tuesday night. In the island-province of Biliran, Gov. Rogelio Espina...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 reported a peaceful observance of the Trillion Peso March and the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of martial law in Eastern Visayas on Sunday, Sept. 21. Police Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy said they documented 16 rallies with a crowd of approximately...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Zambales at 2:09 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11. Phivolcs said the epicenter was located 18 kilometers southwest of Iba, Zambales, at a depth of 17 kilometers. The earthquake was felt at Intensity...
A total lunar eclipse will be visible across the Philippines in the early hours of Sept. 8, with the Moon expected to glow a deep red for about one hour and 22 minutes, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. The event will begin late on Sept....
PALO, Leyte – Police Regional Office-8 commander Police Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy said that aside from quick response, police must do what is right without taking shortcuts in responding to crimes. “Our local PNP here in Region 8 should be quick and fast in responding to criminality. I don’t...
TACLOBAN CITY -- The Police Regional Office-8 received over P300,000 on Monday from a charity fun run to benefit Philippine National Police personnel facing serious and life-threatening illnesses. Police Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy, PRO-8 regional director, received the proceeds from the “Alay Takbo...
