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...
Flag of Taiwan (Unpslash) Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo has called on Philippine authorities to closely monitor the situation in Taiwan after the southeastern coast of the country was struck by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake. Salo...
Senators on Wednesday, April 3 urged the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to provide all the necessary assistance to Filipinos affected by the magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Taiwan. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said it is imperative for the DMW to...
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...
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur at 12:51 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs Phivolcs located the earthquake’s epicenter 65 kilometers (km) northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It said the...
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...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Cagayan Valley Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council remains on alert following the magnitude-7.5 earthquake that rocked Taiwan on Wednesday morning. RESIDENTS and the Philippine Coast Guard keep an eye on the sea following an earthquake in...
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...
