Quezon City warns residents to move away from fault line

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Following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the Visayas, the Quezon City government has reiterated its warning against those staying on or near the Marikina Fault Line. Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista has issued a statement discouraging the construction of structures …
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34 dead, 71 missing from Negros-Cebu quake

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The dead from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the Visayas has risen to 34, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Friday (February 10). In its 8 a.m. update, the NDRRMC said 71 persons remain missing and …
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Quake death toll rises to 26

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A total of 26 people have been officially confirmed dead from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the Visayas Region, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Wednesday (February 8 ) said. In its 8 a.m. update, the NDRRMC …
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15 dead, 29 missing from Visayas quake

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The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit the Visayas region Monday (February 6) has resulted to 15 dead, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Tuesday (February 7) said. In its 12:30 a.m. update, the NDRRMC said the official tally …
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Magnitude 6.8 tremor felt in Visayas

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The United States Geological Survey has recorded a magnitude 6.8 earthquake at Negros-Cebu region at around 11:49 a.m. Monday (February 6). Another magnitude 5.6 earthquake, at around 12:20 p.m. was recorded in the same area. According to the Pacific Tsunami …
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25 dead, 150 missing in Compostela Valley landslide

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An advisory warning that flooding and landslides could occur in Eastern and Southern has been out days earlier. Still, many died and countless are missing after a landslide happened at a hilly portion in Compostela Valley. At around 3:00 a.m. …
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OFWs in Syria to be repatriated

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The Philippine government has ordered the mandatory repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Syria in view of the current crisis in that country. Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario left for Damascus on New Year’s Eve to meet with Syrian …
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PNoy creates task force to look into Mindanao flashfloods

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MANILA — The official tally of those who died from tropical storm Sendong is 1,171, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Monday (December 26) said. In its 6 a.m. update, the NDRRMC also said that 1,079 remain …
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PNP crackdowns on illegal fireworks

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MANILA – Philippine National Police Chief Director General Nicanor Bartolome again ordered all PNP unit commanders to intensify the crackdown against the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution and use of prohibited firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices. Bartolome said the PNP fully supports …
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Christmas Eve Safety Tips

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Christmas Eve is a time for merriment. It is an occasion for family get-togethers and gift giving. Despite this, the season is not a time for letting our guard down. Just like any other day, Christmastime requires everyone to be …
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Quezon City warns residents to move away from fault line

34 dead, 71 missing from Negros-Cebu quake

Quake death toll rises to 26

15 dead, 29 missing from Visayas quake

Magnitude 6.8 tremor felt in Visayas

25 dead, 150 missing in Compostela Valley landslide

OFWs in Syria to be repatriated

PNoy creates task force to look into Mindanao flashfloods

PNP crackdowns on illegal fireworks

Christmas Eve Safety Tips