Magnitude 4.7 hits Sarangani

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A magnitude 4.7 hit the province of Sarangani in Mindanao. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the tremor hit the area at around 10:45 local time with the epicenter at the Celebes Sea or 132 kilometers southwest of the …
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Pagasa gets new radar station in Catanduanes

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President Benigno Aquino III has inaugurated Wednesday (May 2) the newest radar station of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in Bato, Catanduanes. The new Doppler radar station in Catanduanes is expected to mitigate the impact of …
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Flashfloods hit Davao del Sur

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Despite the summer heat, heavy rainfall has caused the overflow of Pilan River in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur Thursday (April 26), triggering flashfloods. Residents moved out from their inundated homes after the waters came at around 7:30 p.m. Floodwaters …
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Magnitude-5.0 hits Samar province

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A magnitude-5.0 earthquake struck the Samar-Leyte region at 2:55 p.m. Wednesday (April 25). No casualties and major damage were reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was at 90 kilometers North Northeast of Tacloban, Leyte and 94 …
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Public warned vs. NoKor rocket debris

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The Philippine government has warned against falling debris from the planned missile launch of North Korea from April 12 to 16. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the eastern part of Region 2, Polilio Island, …
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8.6-magnitude quake hits Indonesia

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An 8.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern Sumatra in Indonesia at 2:38 p.m., the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said Wednesday (April 11). The earthquake, with a depth of 22.9 km (14.2 miles), prompted a tsunami warning. USGS …
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5.2-magnitude quake rocks Masbate

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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook the province of Masbate Tuesday (March 6). The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake occurred at 7:06 a.m. and the epicenter was at 3 kilometers north of Masbate City. Five aftershocks …
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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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Magnitude 4.7 hits Sarangani

Pagasa gets new radar station in Catanduanes

Flashfloods hit Davao del Sur

Magnitude-5.0 hits Samar province

Public warned vs. NoKor rocket debris

8.6-magnitude quake hits Indonesia

5.2-magnitude quake rocks Masbate

Quezon City warns residents to move away from fault line

34 dead, 71 missing from Negros-Cebu quake

Quake death toll rises to 26