Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day from around 1000 sites worldwide. The text of the items, extracted using EMM's own text extraction algorithm, is indexed using Lucene (see http://lucene.apache.org). Please make sure your area of interest is not already covered by one of the pre-defined categories (alerts). If it is, we kindly ask you to use the feed from that category as this significantly reduces the load on our system. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1124917/magnitude-3-4-earthquake-strikes-taft-eastern-samarMANILA, Philippines — A 3.4-magnitude earthquake hit Taft, Eastern Samar on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake struck 11 kilometers southwest of Taft at 2:15 a.m. Phivolcs said the quake was of tectonic origin, and had a 58-kilometer depth of focus.Thu, 30 May 2019 05:22:00 +0200inquirer-30e0851903d6f5b5d03228c2262f6800inquireren11.90106 125.421997NaturalDisasters20190530052200https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1124348/probe-of-delayed-aeta-relocation-soughtCITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Philippines — Pampanga Gov. Lilia Pineda on Monday warned that she would ask the Senate to investigate the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) after the agency failed to get a relocation site for Aeta families living in landslide-prone villages in the province.Wed, 29 May 2019 04:57:00 +0200inquirer-31b9ae12c8c9ec3ea1be2fa6e26684b3inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersLilia Pineda20190529045700https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1123988/magnitude-4-earthquake-rattles-biri-northern-samarMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4 earthquake struck the waters off Biri, Northern Samar on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The temblor struck at 38 kilometers northeast of Biri, Northern Samar at 3:52 a.m. Phivolcs said that the quake was of tectonic origin and had a 13-kilometer depth of focus.Tue, 28 May 2019 05:38:00 +0200inquirer-0f419c73b70e022dc47332ba7e0ff015inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190528053800https://www.theepochtimes.com/5-8-earthquake-hits-near-homer-alaska-usgs_2939567.htmlRecent Quakes in Alaska. In April, four small earthquakes hit different parts of Alaska over the weekend, according to an earthquake monitoring center. A magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit a spot 26 miles east of Knik-Fairview, a town of about 900 people in the Anchorage metropolitan area, the Alaska Earthquake Center said.Mon, 27 May 2019 20:50:00 +0200theepochtimes-c231acfc614f5a5f983c35246b8d1df9theepochtimesen32.799339 -93.063583NaturalDisastersPrince William SoundAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyPrince WilliamMarc LesterWilliam SoundDaily News20190527205000http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2019/05/28/2003715904Retired US Marine Corps colonel Grant Newsham, a Northeast Asia expert and strategist, penned an op-ed that readers in Taiwan and Taiwanese abroad would attest was very much on the mark (“Isolation hurts Taiwan’s military,” May 16, page 8). The US’ 40 years of close intelligence, as well as military....Mon, 27 May 2019 19:51:00 +0200taipeitimes-62266fb06f253aab0818ad9bc0f4bc99taipeitimesen25.035089 121.506699NaturalDisastersTH4001-RMRCombinedGrant NewshamUS NavyMarine CorpsMarine Expeditionary Unit20190527195100https://www.rappler.com/world/regions/latin-america/231559-earthquake-northern-peru-may-26-2019Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Magnitude 8 earthquake hits northern Peru.Sun, 26 May 2019 11:16:00 +0200rappler-ffe543b229d1e4833740c5bc60743bdfrappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersMartin VizcarraMartín VizcarraUnited States Geological Survey20190526111600https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/world/death-toll-rises-in-philippines-earthquake-that-damaged-30-structuresAt least 16 people have died after the Philippines was rattled by two major earthquakes, authorities said on Tuesday. A further 81 people were injured and 14 remain missing, a statement from the Office of Civil Defense read. The first tremor, a magnitude 6.1 quake, hit the Southeast Asian archipelago's Luzon island on Monday.Tue, 21 May 2019 22:01:00 +0200manilametro-d8a959f9b936298a9f13108996053986manilametroenCivilProtectionNaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyClark InternationalClark International AirportNews AgencyOffice of Civil DefenseJaime Melo20190521220100https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/travel-and-tourism/2019/05/21/1919451/how-mangrove-forest-calapan-city-giving-back-its-communityCALAPAN CITY, Philippines In 2013, locals of Brgy. Silonay in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro saw how Super Typhoon Yolanda devasted Tacloban City in Leyte. Unlike Tacloban, their community was spared from one of from the strongest typhoons that ever made landfall in the Philippines.Tue, 21 May 2019 08:49:00 +0200philstar-e1b2e960c942d60c2819a34a8f5177b3philstaren13.40791 121.176498NaturalDisastersFloodingEcologyEnvironmentClimateChangeEnrique Nunez20190521084900https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/press-release-dost-phivolcs-augments-earthquake-awareness-and-preparedness-highThe Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS), in its commitment to build the capacity of key stakeholders in the schools to engage in and conduct Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) initiatives on volcano, earthquake and tsunami, will carry....Tue, 21 May 2019 07:06:00 +0200reliefWeb-25ea7e04121bf9fecb28795bff73be9freliefWeben17.61783 121.7155NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseProfessional Regulation CommissionProfessional Development20190521070600https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/asean-weekly-disaster-update-13-19-may-2019REGIONAL SUMMARY. • ASEAN region has been on its tranquil condition with no reported disasters during the past three weeks. However, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) current state is on level “watch”, according to the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC).Mon, 20 May 2019 12:44:00 +0200reliefWeb-3ae2fc9a701f991227f121c67db66469reliefWeben-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersMeteorological CentreASEANEl NiñoEl Niño-Southern Oscillation20190520124400https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1120949/4-2-magnitude-quake-strikes-masbateMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Masbate on Monday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its initial bulletin, Phivolcs reported the temblor hit eight kilometers (km) southeast of Pio V. Corpus, Masbate at 6:45 a.m. The quake of tectonic origin had a depth of one km.Mon, 20 May 2019 04:46:00 +0200inquirer-5c14e1809c5cc2ce8da2c392e07caf0dinquireren12.37568 123.6287NaturalDisasters20190520044600https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2019/05/20/1919234/winner-takes-it-allCongratulations to the winners. This election was indeed such a hayride. The unexpected happened even during the campaign period. This just goes to show that everything is unpredictable even if the surveys say otherwise. Now for those who lost, you already know the idiosyncrasies in the country.Sun, 19 May 2019 19:07:00 +0200philstar-8035c6988e26f0e6650ee6120081c934philstaren8.6116 123.661499NaturalDisastersCynthia VillarMartires CityArthur YapNoel RosalImee MarcosPaolo DuterteMaria IsabelleLino CayetanoFrancis TolentinoNancy BinayRonaldo ZamoraLito LapidOscar MorenoKoko PimentelOro CityGrace PoeSara DuterteAbby BinayLuis CamposFrancis EscuderoHouse of RepresentativesBayan MunaCISKaka Bag-aoSonny AngaraGwendolyn GarciaBong GoBong RevillaPantaleon AlvarezPia CayetanoLoren LegardaFrancis Zamora20190519190700https://www.khaleejtimes.com/international/philippinesMinistry of Foreign Affairs is looking into the matter and will reveal investigation results. The human trafficking victims are lured into prostitution or are enslaved and given salaries far below industry standards. The move was a warning to Canada that the Philippines was ready to sever ties over the issue.Sun, 19 May 2019 13:16:00 +0200khaleejtimes-4e5124fe97cd3f4c9f14f7647b5dd858khaleejtimesen14.6096 121.006MigrationNaturalDisastersFerdinand MarcosImee Marcos20190519131600https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-report-18-earthquake-incident-castillejos-zambales-07-may-2019-4pmSituation Overview. On April 22, 2019 at exactly 5:11 PM, a Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook Castillejos, Zambales. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 15.02°N, 120.34°E - 018 km N 58° E of Castillejos (Zambales) with a depth focus of 10 km and with a Tectonic origin. I. Status of Affected Families / Persons.Sun, 19 May 2019 04:13:00 +0200reliefWeb-262feada7161c7f8f4a89bb13418f215reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190519041300http://temblor.net/earthquake-insights/two-earthquakes-on-opposite-shores-highlight-the-coast-to-coast-seismic-risk-in-the-philippines-8639/By Chris Rollins, Ph.D., Michigan State University, and Ross S. Stein, Ph.D., Temblor, Inc. Two deadly and damaging quakes late last month were probably unrelated to each other. Citation: Rollins, C., Stein, R.S., (2019), Two damaging tremors highlight the Philippines’ coast-to-coast earthquake problem, Temblor, http://doi.Thu, 16 May 2019 21:52:00 +0200manilametro-245fa62e5ea27dc1170079aa3ab1b69emanilametroen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersPhilippine SeaSan Andreas FaultMichigan State UniversityAl Jazeera20190516215200https://www.khaleejtimes.com/international/philippinesThe human trafficking victims are lured into prostitution or are enslaved and given salaries far below industry standards. The move was a warning to Canada that the Philippines was ready to sever ties over the issue. The daughter of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, Imee Marcos from Nacionalista Party, came in third with 11,662 votes.Thu, 16 May 2019 11:51:00 +0200khaleejtimes-0cccd5fab65b604773adaf2e14b6f5f0khaleejtimesen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersHumanTrafficMigrationFerdinand MarcosImee Marcos20190516115100https://www.dw.com/en/violent-earthquake-hits-papua-new-guinea/a-48738097A shallow, violent offshore quake hit Papua New Guinea's remote New Britain island late on Tuesday. The 7.5 magnitude quake initially triggered a tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre warned that unusually large waves could reach Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia, however it later said the tsunami threat had passed.Thu, 16 May 2019 04:52:00 +0200deutschewelle-en-5b722d906ebd3ce23dc75cc5ce9b5e38deutschewelle-enen9.55038 -13.6716NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyDisaster Management OfficePacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190516045200http://www.terradaily.com/reports/Powerful_quake_rattles_residents_on_Papua_New_Guinea_island_999.htmlA violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the US Geological Survey said.Wed, 15 May 2019 10:54:00 +0200terradaily-c206420bf43f90d5ea2ae99bf5dacb8cterradailyen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyMegan MartinPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190515105400https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Powerful-Quake-Rattles-Residents-on-Papua-New-Guinea-Island-20190514-0023.htmlA violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11 p.m., local time, some 44 kilometers northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the said.Wed, 15 May 2019 02:03:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk-04e641a6d0f1a1168961a0df709b18f3newsnow-co-uken-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersMegan MartinPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20190515020300https://www.dw.com/en/violent-earthquake-hits-papua-new-guinea/a-48738097A shallow, violent offshore quake hit Papua New Guinea's remote New Britain island late on Tuesday. The 7.5 magnitude quake initially triggered a tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre warned that unusually large waves could reach Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia, however it later said the tsunami threat had passed.Tue, 14 May 2019 20:59:00 +0200deutschewelle-en-786f7da91568d05f3c6e909385b4311bdeutschewelle-enen9.55038 -13.6716NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyDisaster Management OfficePacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190514205900https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/kokopo-papua-new-guinea-7-5-magnitude-earthquake-hits-papua-new-guinea-island-2037688Kokopo, Papua New Guinea: A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo....Tue, 14 May 2019 20:53:00 +0200ndtvnews-33acf9dbd2a8b9e9e4a01039b839c351ndtvnewsen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyMegan MartinPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190514205300https://www.gulf-times.com/story/631468/Tsunami-warning-after-strong-quake-off-Papua-New-GA strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, triggering warnings of hazardous tsunami waves. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the USGS said.Tue, 14 May 2019 20:49:00 +0200gulf-times-868d00eb65fb88df177fe7845ce49b16gulf-timesen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyMegan MartinPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190514204900https://guardian.ng/news/tsunami-warning-after-strong-quake-off-papua-new-guinea/A strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, triggering warnings of hazardous tsunami waves. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the USGS said.Tue, 14 May 2019 18:35:00 +0200guardian-ng-a242750d28aeaab85b9e97c5bc648e7aguardian-ngen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyMegan MartinPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190514183500https://www.pulse.ng/news/world/tsunami-warning-after-75-magnitude-quake-off-papua-new-guinea/500gf2jThe shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the USGS said. "It was massive, absolutely massive. Very scary," Megan Martin, the managing director of the Ropopo Plantation resort in Kokopo, told AFP. "There does not appear to be any damage, but we are out checking.Tue, 14 May 2019 18:08:00 +0200pulse-4b5667559ac3ce84796bdbd119e27489pulseen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersMegan MartinPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190514180800https://news.yahoo.com/tsunami-warning-7-5-magnitude-quake-off-papua-151941704.htmlA violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the US Geological Survey said.Tue, 14 May 2019 18:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-9a359f5ce970b03af5e9ef06afc80422news-yahooen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyMegan MartinPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190514180000https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7028465/Violent-7-5-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Papua-New-Guinea-sparking-brief-tsunami-warning.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late on Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1pm GMT), some 27 miles (44 kilometres) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the US Geological Survey said.Tue, 14 May 2019 17:55:00 +0200dailymail-d19ac04b75a5eb3ce54393e807a68e93dailymailen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyMegan MartinPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190514175500http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/tsunami-warning-after-7-5-magnitude-quake-off-papua-new-guinea/article/549733By AFP 23 mins ago in World A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of....Tue, 14 May 2019 17:53:00 +0200digitaljournal-a2c275a2d43a081ead0d19d0fff6254cdigitaljournalen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyMegan MartinPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190514175300https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/powerful-quake-rattles-residents-on-papua-new-guinea-island-11533232KOKOPO, Papua New Guinea: A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday (May 14), knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 km northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the US Geological Survey said.Tue, 14 May 2019 17:52:00 +0200channelnewsasia-284455aa83a5251911e9d1ad33a1e37echannelnewsasiaen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190514175200http://www.dhakatribune.com/world/oceania/2019/05/14/tsunami-warning-after-7-5-magnitude-quake-off-papua-new-guineaThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre put the quake at a strength of 7.7. A strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, triggering warnings of hazardous tsunami waves. The shallow quake occurred around 1300 GMT, some 44km northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the USGS said.Tue, 14 May 2019 17:52:00 +0200dhakatribune-6b777985d9a6502ccc26043ac8f42e8cdhakatribuneen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyThe HinduMegan MartinPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190514175200https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/world/death-toll-rises-in-philippines-earthquake-that-damaged-30-structuresAt least 16 people have died after the Philippines was rattled by two major earthquakes, authorities said on Tuesday. A further 81 people were injured and 14 remain missing, a statement from the Office of Civil Defense read. The first tremor, a magnitude 6.1 quake, hit the Southeast Asian archipelago's Luzon island on Monday.Tue, 14 May 2019 17:08:00 +0200abcactionnews-d8a959f9b936298a9f13108996053986abcactionnewsenNaturalDisastersCivilProtectionUS Geological SurveyClark InternationalClark International AirportNews AgencyOffice of Civil DefenseJaime Melo20190514170800https://www.wkbw.com/news/world/death-toll-rises-in-philippines-earthquake-that-damaged-30-structuresAt least 16 people have died after the Philippines was rattled by two major earthquakes, authorities said on Tuesday. A further 81 people were injured and 14 remain missing, a statement from the Office of Civil Defense read. The first tremor, a magnitude 6.1 quake, hit the Southeast Asian archipelago's Luzon island on Monday.Tue, 14 May 2019 17:07:00 +0200wkbw-d8a959f9b936298a9f13108996053986wkbwenNaturalDisastersCivilProtectionUS Geological SurveyClark InternationalClark International AirportNews AgencyOffice of Civil DefenseJaime Melo20190514170700https://www.cbsnews.com/news/papua-new-guinea-earthquake-today-tsunami-alert-issued-after-powerful-quake-live-updates-2019-05-14/A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.5 has struck Papua New Guinea, triggering a tsunami alert for the country and the nearby Solomon Islands. The quake was centered 28 miles northeast of Kokopo and hit at a relatively shallow depth of 6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Tue, 14 May 2019 16:50:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk-8f21f91f329b12bfe19b5f53cd6c0153newsnow-co-uken-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyCBSPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20190514165000https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/05/14/asia-pacific/tsunami-warning-strong-quake-off-papua-new-guinea-threat-japan-evaluation/HONG KONG - A strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, triggering warnings of hazardous tsunami. The shallow quake occurred around 11 p.m. local time, some 44 kilometers (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the USGS said.Tue, 14 May 2019 16:47:00 +0200japantimes-a4243a202c6b41cef0b5a1cf97863a19japantimesen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyMegan MartinPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20190514164700http://chinaplus.cri.cn/news/world/10/20190514/288823.htmlA strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, triggering warnings of hazardous tsunami waves. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometers northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the USGS said. "It was massive, absolutely massive.Tue, 14 May 2019 16:45:00 +0200chinabroadcast-8dff70914c2fc4638138baf2e3796186chinabroadcasten-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyMegan MartinPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20190514164500https://www.cbsnews.com/news/papua-new-guinea-earthquake-today-tsunami-alert-issued-after-powerful-quake-live-updates-2019-05-14/A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.5 has struck Papua New Guinea, triggering a tsunami alert for the country and the nearby Solomon Islands. The quake was centered 28 miles northeast of Kokopo and hit at a relatively shallow depth of 6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Tue, 14 May 2019 16:37:00 +0200CBSnews-8f21f91f329b12bfe19b5f53cd6c0153CBSnewsen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyCBSPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20190514163700https://www.newschannel5.com/news/world/death-toll-rises-in-philippines-earthquake-that-damaged-30-structuresAt least 16 people have died after the Philippines was rattled by two major earthquakes, authorities said on Tuesday. A further 81 people were injured and 14 remain missing, a statement from the Office of Civil Defense read. The first tremor, a magnitude 6.1 quake, hit the Southeast Asian archipelago's Luzon island on Monday.Tue, 14 May 2019 16:30:00 +0200newschannel5-d8a959f9b936298a9f13108996053986newschannel5enCivilProtectionNaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyClark InternationalClark International AirportNews AgencyOffice of Civil DefenseJaime Melo20190514163000https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-7-13-may-2019PHILIPPINES. Over 51,400 people remain displaced following law enforcement operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) against non-state armed groups in the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, and Sulu in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).Mon, 13 May 2019 14:57:00 +0200reliefWeb-30e410d3af4fe1e1e9275bf2574f3465reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersTH4001-RMRCombinedAutonomous RegionArmed Forces20190513145700https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/05/10/commentary/japan-commentary/share-japans-knowledge-skills-disaster-preparedness/As humanity is faced with an unending series of catastrophic disasters around the world, it has become even more important for Japan to share its knowledge and skills internationally. Japan has accumulated a wide range of specialized knowledge that can be useful in preparing for future disasters,....Fri, 10 May 2019 14:04:00 +0200japantimes-cf7023b34f04add3c9afb4404cb8a421japantimesen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersRed CrossWalt DisneyParsons SchoolJapan FoundationHurricane SandyHurricane KatrinaWalt Disney Co20190510140400https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2019/05/10/20-years-on-mercy-malaysia-still-helps-despite-drop-in-volunteers-funding-c/1751547Mercy Malaysia vice president II Datin Raja Riza Shazmin Raja Badrul Shah and executive director Amran Mahzan speak to the press, yesterday. — Picture courtesy of Mercy Malaysia. KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — They are experiencing a decrease in volunteers and still find difficulties in funding.Fri, 10 May 2019 07:14:00 +0200themalaymailonline-aed48df03d3386f226f07b446a3378d2themalaymailonlineen4.31116368335928 96.9232041999751NaturalDisastersUNbodiesTH4001-RMRCombinedJemilah MahmoodUNHCRIndian OceanMajlisThomas AlbrechtDzulkefly Ahmad20190510071400https://www.environmental-expert.com/articles/government-agencies-are-you-prepared-how-to-use-electrocoagulation-technology-for-emergency-water-tr-800167Nature is a truly powerful force, one we could never hope to combat, only recover from. Throughout recent history, natural disasters have placed their mark across the world from hurricanes and typhoons to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and forest fires.Thu, 09 May 2019 18:37:00 +0200environmental-expert-a0638145d70707329231a85fb45e12c1environmental-experten40.218333 -79.488056NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyEmergency20190509183700https://www.bworldonline.com/ormoc-airport-runway-widening-set-as-post-2017-earthquake-rehabilitation-work-almost-done/ORMOC AIRPORT’S 2,042×36 meter runway is up for widening to accommodate bigger aircraft, with P55 million allocated and target completion by 2020, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Thursday following an inspection of the facility.Thu, 09 May 2019 15:45:00 +0200bworldcom-c904f12f9746c11cb3ce0c0ebcecbea2bworldcomen11.00698 124.612801NaturalDisastersCivil Aviation AuthorityAviation Authority20190509154500https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/05/08/1916092/comelec-quake-measures-placeMANILA, Philippines Not even an earthquake can stop the holding of the elections on May 13, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday said as it assured the public that the poll body is ready and prepared for such a scenario. Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said there are procedures in place....Tue, 07 May 2019 18:52:00 +0200philstar-25f1f4ddadb142cded8594754c8da862philstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyChristina MendezNational PoliceArmed ForcesOscar AlbayaldeCamp AguinaldoNew People’s ArmyJames JimenezSalvador PaneloDepartment of Energy20190507185200https://www.philstar.com/nation/2019/05/08/1915933/magnitude-55-quake-hits-tawi-tawiMANILA, Philippines A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit Tawi-Tawi yesterday, but it did not cause any damage. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the tremor struck 358 kilometers southeast of South Ubian town at about 3:19 p.m. Phivolcs said it was not expecting a tsunami or aftershocks from the quake.Tue, 07 May 2019 18:52:00 +0200philstar-fecc3cb527c4d1a8dacb2927c935f53aphilstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190507185200https://www.eadt.co.uk/business/how-national-trust-in-east-anglia-is-tackling-climate-change-1-6036556The trend towards more extreme weather events, such as an increase in rainfall and rising temperatures means problems of damp and cracked exteriors on properties are more widespread while the conditions are also increasing the risk of buildings subsiding, said the charity's regional director for the....Tue, 07 May 2019 14:53:00 +0200eadt-a24a94620ef8eef6a0a3e1d8adbe429deadten51.4879 -0.177998AlternativeEnergyFloodingNaturalDisastersEnvironmentEcologyClimateChangeCultureSutton HooMet OfficeNational Trust20190507145300https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/how-national-trust-in-east-anglia-is-tackling-climate-change-1-6036556The trend towards more extreme weather events, such as an increase in rainfall and rising temperatures means problems of damp and cracked exteriors on properties are more widespread while the conditions are also increasing the risk of buildings subsiding, said the charity's regional director for the....Tue, 07 May 2019 14:51:00 +0200edp24-a24a94620ef8eef6a0a3e1d8adbe429dedp24en51.4879 -0.177998AlternativeEnergyFloodingNaturalDisastersEnvironmentEcologyClimateChangeCultureSutton HooMet OfficeNational Trust20190507145100https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/07/19/fact-check-no-this-is-not-a-genuine-tsunami-warning-issued-for-ph-in-aprilA photo has been shared thousands of times in Facebook posts published on April 27, 2019 alongside a purported “breaking news” tsunami warning following a major earthquake. The claim is false; the photo in the misleading posts shows a storm in Sydney, Australia in 2015; no official tsunami warnings....Tue, 07 May 2019 12:27:00 +0200abs-cbnnews-5c7bf926c9806a8ffad6aa397e2aed6fabs-cbnnewsen-33.8916 151.242NaturalDisastersGoogleFacebook postsFacebookDaily Telegraph20190507122700https://www.rappler.com/nation/229905-earthquake-damage-roads-bridges-pampangaDAMAGED BRIDGE. Officials inspect the Consuelo Bridge in Floridablanca, Pampanga, following the April 22, 2019, earthquake that struck parts of Luzon. Photo from DPWH. PAMPANGA, Philippines – The magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck Luzon on April 22 caused P121.7 million worth of damage to roads and bridges in this province.Tue, 07 May 2019 09:45:00 +0200rappler-ea696cfcd1ad653337edbfde8769e2a4rappleren10.63539 124.306602CrisisResponseNaturalDisasters20190507094500https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1114748/magnitude-4-quake-occurs-off-davao-occidentalA red dot marks the epicenter of the magnitude 4 quake that hit off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. PHIVOLCS IMAGE. MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck under the sea off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.Tue, 07 May 2019 05:19:00 +0200inquirer-8bddea7aff315b073158278c6ecc369dinquireren7.08008 125.614NaturalDisastersJose Abad20190507051900https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1114682/fault-line-mapping-reduces-quake-damage-saves-lives-experts“The nearest table was too far so I just did the ‘duck, cover and hold,’” the graduate student said. “The lights flickered, but the television was still on… I was sitting on the floor, that’s why I felt the earthquake right away.” The April 22 quake, recorded at 6.Tue, 07 May 2019 04:21:00 +0200inquirer-12399d86d0c7a9fffa1b641945d0e60finquireren14.48035 120.8936FloodingNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersUniversity of the Philippines20190507042100https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1069055MANILA -- No major damage was found in North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) following the magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck Pampanga and parts of Luzon last April 22. The NLEX Corporation assured motorists of the safety of both expressways despite some pavement cracks observed in bridge approaches along SCTEX.Tue, 07 May 2019 03:01:00 +0200pna-aa881db3c714fba9f135fe45ebcdcc7dpnaen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190507030100https://www.bworldonline.com/state-of-the-art-damper-system-at-the-seasons/AFTER the recent earthquake in various parts of the country, there has been renewed focus on whether or not buildings can withstand the so-called “Big One.” The Philippines should look to Japan, where buildings and infrastructure are adapted to withstand natural disasters, as a model.Mon, 06 May 2019 19:32:00 +0200bworldcom-7d39b659d413a8985ad77ff8ba6f2e02bworldcomen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersTokyo SkytreeReal Estate DevelopmentDevelopment Co., Ltd20190506193200https://www.manilametro.com/news/260880628/media-on-the-quakes-missing-the-science-of-itScreen shot from 24 Oras' Aprill 22livestream. ON APRIL 22, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Luzon, its epicenter in Castillejos, Zambales, resulting in 18 fatalities and PHP505 million worth of infrastructure damage. The following day, a temblor with 6.Mon, 06 May 2019 15:43:00 +0200manilametro-fc019373d02945cf878358348b5d2d55manilametroen12.15096 125.446899NaturalDisastersTrade UnionPhilippine Daily InquirerManila BulletinRenato SolidumABS-CBN20190506154300https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/bcda-assures-earthquake-resistant-structures-new-clark-cityBy Trixie Joy B. Manalili. NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac, May 6 (PIA) -- Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) assured that the structures in New Clark City (NCC) can withstand strong seismic waves in the event of an earthquake. “In relation to the recent 6.Mon, 06 May 2019 08:34:00 +0200reliefWeb-32a446f002d24da982f21bb430fec127reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseNCCAquatics CenterAsian GamesClark CityCLARK CITYNational Government20190506083400http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1148659.shtmlAn earthquake of 5.8-magnitude struck Ilocos Norte province in the northern Philippines on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 10:48 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 8 km, about 11 km northwest of Pagudpud town in Ilocos Norte.Mon, 06 May 2019 08:22:00 +0200globaltimes-a0b35a670beb8b8c86b878b1afab41c3globaltimesen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyVigan City20190506082200http://www.ecns.cn/news/2019-05-06/detail-ifzhxrpw8975397.shtmlAn earthquake of 5.8-magnitude struck Ilocos Norte province in the northern Philippines on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 10:48 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 8 km, about 11 km northwest of Pagudpud town in Ilocos Norte.Mon, 06 May 2019 08:02:00 +0200ecns-9ab0d840e30b0bc3f5e9acb2910cfd20ecnsen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyVigan City20190506080200https://en.trend.az/world/other/3057582.html. An earthquake of 5.8-magnitude struck Ilocos Norte province in the northern Philippines on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said, reports referring to The institute said the quake, which struck at 10:48 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 8 km, about 11 km northwest of Pagudpud town in Ilocos Norte.Mon, 06 May 2019 07:57:00 +0200trendnews-az-e3f9b962b3a9324b6ed39fad9a4fa37ftrendnews-azen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyVigan City20190506075700https://agenparl.eu/bcda-assures-earthquake-resistant-structures-in-new-clark-city/(AGENPARL) – Manila (Philippines), lun 06 maggio 2019 Speaking to reporters, Bases Conversion and Development Authority President Vivencio Dizon assures that the structures in New Clark City can withstand strong seismic waves in the event of an earthquake. (Cherie Joyce V.Mon, 06 May 2019 07:20:00 +0200agenparl-00fb18abea0a1ece2b78ed3cbd1698e4agenparlen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseNCCAquatics CenterAsian GamesClark CityCLARK CITYNational Government20190506072000https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/05/06/1915533/phivolcs-downgrades-ilocos-norte-quake-magnitude-54MANILA, Philippines (Updated 12:24 p.m.) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology downgraded the moderate earthquake that hit Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte to magnitude 5.4. The quake, tectonic in origin, hit 11 kilometers northeast of Pagudpud town at 10:48 a.m with a depth of 15 kilometers.Mon, 06 May 2019 06:47:00 +0200philstar-dfa5789c93203ea2271d4f8b4e43ad45philstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersVigan City20190506064700http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-05/06/c_138037521.htmMANILA, May 6 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake of 5.8-magnitude struck Ilocos Norte province in the northern Philippines on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 10:48 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 8 km, about 11 km northwest of Pagudpud town in Ilocos Norte.Mon, 06 May 2019 06:20:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-10392c93a23564de2dcc7fb5d6369adcxinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyVigan City20190506062000https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1114207/5-8-magnitude-quake-jolts-pagudpud-in-ilocos-norteMANILA, Philippines — A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted Ilocos Norte on Monday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said it traced the quake’s epicenter 11 kilometers northwest of Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte. The earthquake, which hit the area at around 10:48 a.Mon, 06 May 2019 06:16:00 +0200inquirer-be84763e9abe514a23a7e5905332f331inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersVigan City20190506061600http://www.manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/294045/-water-agency-fine-tunes-quake-plan.htmlThis was disclosed by MWSS Administrator Reynaldo V. Velasco who said that K-Water and its local partner San Miguel Corporation have concluded the Angat Dam and Dyke Strengthening Project, a big step toward ensuring the structural integrity of Angat Dam to withstand a 7.2 intensity earthquake.Mon, 06 May 2019 00:26:00 +0200manilametro-516e30d4c80d5a1e063f3ca5a01e0f77manilametroen6.56373 125.409897NaturalDisastersFloodingTH4001-RMRCombinedManila WaterSan Miguel CorporationWarning SystemWater Resources20190506002600http://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/294045/-water-agency-fine-tunes-quake-plan.htmlThis was disclosed by MWSS Administrator Reynaldo V. Velasco who said that K-Water and its local partner San Miguel Corporation have concluded the Angat Dam and Dyke Strengthening Project, a big step toward ensuring the structural integrity of Angat Dam to withstand a 7.2 intensity earthquake.Sun, 05 May 2019 20:48:00 +0200thestandard-ph-516e30d4c80d5a1e063f3ca5a01e0f77thestandard-phen6.56373 125.409897NaturalDisastersFloodingTH4001-RMRCombinedManila WaterSan Miguel CorporationWarning SystemWater Resources20190505204800https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2019/05/06/1915321/human-activities-can-induce-earthquakesThe campaign trail is working doubly hard before next Monday’s election. I hope all our candidates realize how they have turned their towns and cities into garbage damps with all their posters and tarpaulins all over the archipelago. Talk about pollution caused by all these candidates.Sun, 05 May 2019 19:06:00 +0200philstar-1c3650671c81dfde8430db9039e53ae7philstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityUS Geological SurveyMiles WilsonUniversity of Durham20190505190600https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-report-16-earthquake-incident-castillejos-zambales-03-may-2019-4pmSituation Overview. On April 22, 2019 at exactly 5:11 PM, a Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook Castillejos, Zambales. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 15.02°N, 120.34°E - 018 km N 58° E of Castillejos (Zambales) with a depth focus of 10 km and with a Tectonic origin. I. Status of Affected Families / Persons.Sun, 05 May 2019 04:51:00 +0200reliefWeb-a47238b1fff395da88630d00440ff09freliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190505045100https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1113927/an-unknown-fault-strikes-luzonAs the de facto person in charge, I reported the count to the group and then signaled that it was safe for us to return to our workplaces; at the same time, I instructed them to check on their rooms and pay particular attention to structural damage. Before going back in, I heard a student comment that our earthquake drills had paid off.Sun, 05 May 2019 04:30:00 +0200inquirer-3fbaa5e621b150f096a9fb75da1d4e33inquireren6.517152 126.093399NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergy20190505043000https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-terminal-report-earthquake-incident-san-julian-eastern-samar-26-aprilSituation Overview. This is the final report on the a Magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook San Julian, Eastern Samar on April 23, 2019 at exactly 1:37 PM,. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 11.79°N, 125.38°E - 009 km N 66° W of San Julian (Eastern Samar) with a depth focus of 063 km and with a Tectonic origin.Sun, 05 May 2019 02:43:00 +0200reliefWeb-d8155b2cdfd722c854cf476129bfbc14reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190505024300https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/allure/2019/05/05/1915156/disaster-preparedness-keyThe powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake that shook Luzon last April 22 is a grim reminder that the Philippines is prone to natural disasters, which is why now more than ever, we have to be prepared. The hardest hit was Pampanga where a four-story supermarket collapsed, with security footage showing the building crumbling in a matter of seconds.Sat, 04 May 2019 21:15:00 +0200philstar-7ee6e0648abbfe88850e35f6ae815739philstaren6.517152 126.093399NaturalDisastersFrancis TolentinoArmed Forces20190504211500https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2019/05/05/1915036/editorial-corruption-and-disastersWith another strong earthquake hitting Luzon yesterday, people are reminded again about the magnitude 6.1 earthquake centered in Castillejos, Zambales on April 22 that left at least 18 people dead. Most of the fatalities died at the Chuzon Supermarket in Porac, Pampanga.Sat, 04 May 2019 18:56:00 +0200philstar-6c26b091e87047462c3a0ae922115fb5philstaren6.517152 126.093399NaturalDisasters20190504185600https://www.rappler.com/nation/229648-earthquake-rizal-mindoro-occidental-may-4-2019TREMOR. An earthquake hits Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, on May 4, 2019. Map from Phivolcs. MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Rizal town in Occidental Mindoro on Saturday morning, May 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in its earthquake....Sat, 04 May 2019 03:45:00 +0200rappler-c928f57a6833f8b802cb69d80ae15802rappleren15.71057 121.107399NaturalDisasters20190504034500https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1804005/Pampanga/Local-News/Former-senator-wants-probe-into-steel-bar-manufacturingFORMER senator Nikki Coseteng reiterated her call for authorities to probe the manufacture of steel bars, following the collapse of the Chuzon Supermarket in Porac, Pampanga after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Luzon last April 22. “Steel bars manufactured in the country are not reliable,” Coseteng....Fri, 03 May 2019 13:52:00 +0200sunstar-f78c7eb7c983a0f3d5cf3e4c068144c7sunstaren6.517152 126.093399NaturalDisastersEmilio MoralesDela Cruz20190503135200https://www.khaleejtimes.com/international/philippines/filipino-loses-job-for-making-insensitive-posts-aboutearthquakeAn employee in the Philippines lost his job for making insensitive comments on social media about the series of earthquakes that were felt in parts of the country. Facebook user named, Brian Velarde Dela Cruz, angered several netizens when he wrote in his posts that the recent 'earthquakes were "boring" because no building collapsed'.Fri, 03 May 2019 10:58:00 +0200khaleejtimes-7b34e1f86fb46d7ea21a9b8ca99022e6khaleejtimesen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersFacebookHR departmentDela Cruz20190503105800https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/229476-research-group-calls-drrms-ensure-accessible-earthquake-informationMANILA, Philippines – Are Filipino households prepared for a strong earthquake? A study released on Wednesday, May 1, showed that most Filipino households hardly have earthquake preparedness plans. This lack of preparation was the reason the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) urged disaster risk....Fri, 03 May 2019 09:30:00 +0200rappler-587db5618d004c41fb461c01e40992f2rappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseNational CapitalHarvard Humanitarian Initiative20190503093000https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1112891/magnitude-4-2-quake-shakes-occidental-mindoro-municipalityMANILA, Philippines—A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck a municipality in Occidental Mindoro, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Thursday. The earthquake struck at 31 kilometers southwest of Rizal, Occidental Mindoro at 11:55 p.m. on Wednesday.Thu, 02 May 2019 06:14:00 +0200inquirer-be73ce89459e9b450adb365aa23b53b1inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190502061400http://www.manilastandard.net/business/business-columns/ray-s-e-ano/293721/luzon-quake-tests-inferior-steel-bars.htmlLast month’s earthquake was nowhere near the strength of the July 16, 1990 tremor but it was strong enough for people to cower and to cause significant damage on one grocery store in Pampanga. The 6.1 quake also tested the integrity of high-rise buildings and condominiums.Thu, 02 May 2019 05:01:00 +0200manilametro-06759b1e4c6cf399ee7a49d187e6508bmanilametroen6.517152 126.093399NaturalDisastersRoberto Cola20190502050100https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/earthquake-hits-philippines-thousands-flee-area-near-manila-n996941MANILA, Philippines — A strong earthquake killed three people and trapped several others Monday in a collapsed building that housed a supermarket in a northern Philippine province, where an international airport terminal was closed due to damage, officials said.Thu, 02 May 2019 05:01:00 +0200manilametro-92964012b46a70b60b7a50605a628193manilametroen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersAssociated PressRed CrossDZMM radioLilia PinedaClark FreeportRenato SolidumAir ForceJaime Melo20190502050100https://www.bworldonline.com/harvard-group-cites-need-for-disaster-preparedness-among-less-educated-filipinos/By Arjay L. Balinbin Reporter. THE Philippine government needs to “boost” its communication and disaster preparedness efforts, especially for “less educated Filipinos,” according to the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI). In a statement on Wednesday, the HHI said it “finds the need for disaster....Wed, 01 May 2019 18:13:00 +0200bworldcom-3486ecd9a2a8fd6aa8cd6a7e952f8ecebworldcomen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseHarvard Humanitarian Initiative20190501181300https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/update-surigao-del-norte-series-earthquakes-30-april-2019A series of earthquakes is currently being monitored offshore Surigao del Norte. This started with a magnitude 5.5 earthquake, which occurred at 1:26 PM (PST) on 26 April 2019 and has continued to generate small- to moderate-size earthquakes. As of 5:00 AM (PST) on 30 April, the Philippine Seismic....Wed, 01 May 2019 06:50:00 +0200reliefWeb-f2e6b7ed3e50f37a5e113a2deb8bccffreliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersPhilippine Sea20190501065000https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1068639PORAC, Pampanga -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has cited the invaluable efforts of the disaster response groups and individuals in the search, rescue, and retrieval operations conducted in this province following the impact of the magnitude 6.1 earthquake that jolted some parts of Luzon last April 22.Wed, 01 May 2019 06:42:00 +0200pna-132eb547ecbd862a664979fc4c487038pnaen6.517152 126.093399CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersDelfin LorenzanaHealth, DepartmentRicardo JaladNational PoliceArmed ForcesNational Disaster Risk ReductionOffice of Civil DefenseSocial Welfare20190501064200http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2019-04-30/world-news/Emperor-announces-abdication-as-Japan-marks-end-of-era-6736207433apanese Emperor Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony Tuesday in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era. "Today, I am concluding my duties as the emperor," Akihito said as he stood in front of the throne, as other....Wed, 01 May 2019 04:23:00 +0200MaltaIndipendent-8a024db71aeca19a999bdeff5d8ad0c9MaltaIndipendenten35.009129 135.754807NaturalDisastersTH4001-RMRCombinedMoon JaeOxford UniversityWorld WarJeff KingstonEmpress MichikoMoon Jae-inDonald TrumpTemple UniversityWorld War II20190501042300https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/hhi-earthquake-information-especially-less-educated-filipinos-needs-boostManila, Philippines—As a recent Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) survey showed very low levels of earthquake preparedness planning, especially among less educated Filipinos, HHI finds the need for disaster rick reduction and management (DRRM) actors to ensure that information on earthquake are accessible and comprehensible to all.Wed, 01 May 2019 04:00:00 +0200reliefWeb-b0a401989213aaf7a8416ac18eb72b58reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersHarvard Humanitarian Initiative20190501040000https://macaudailytimes.com.mo/emperor-announces-abdication-as-japan-marks-end-of-era.htmlJ apanese Emperor Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony yesterday in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era. “Today, I am concluding my duties as the emperor,” Akihito said as he stood in front of the throne, as other....Wed, 01 May 2019 02:38:00 +0200macaudailytimes-0a743782a84f99a4d35f80a6975155demacaudailytimesen35.009129 135.754807NaturalDisastersTH4001-RMRCombinedMoon JaeOxford UniversityWorld WarJeff KingstonEmpress MichikoMoon Jae-inDonald TrumpMari YamaguchiTemple UniversityWorld War II20190501023800http://french.china.org.cn/foreign/txt/2019-05/04/content_74749207.htmUn séisme de magnitude 5,5 a frappé samedi la province philippine de Mindoro occidental, selon l'Institut philippin de volcanologie et de sismologie (Phivolcs). La secousse a eu lieu à 9h05, avec son épicentre localisé à environ 7km du sud-ouest de la ville de Rizal dans la province, et son hypocentre à une profondeur de 12km.Sat, 04 May 2019 06:06:00 +0200french.china.org.cn-8928ef538564b3397cf90a6d8dea572dfrench.china.org.cnfr14.6096 121.006Philippines: an earthquake of magnitude 5,5 impactors the province of western philippinePhilippines: an earthquake of magnitude 5,5 impactors the province of western philippineNaturalDisasters20190504060600https://www.noticias24.com/internacionales/noticia/144649/terremoto-de-62-sacudio-el-sur-de-filipinas-sin-causar-danos-ni-victimas/Internacionales Terremoto de 6,2 sacudió el sur de Filipinas sin causar daños ni víctimas. (Manila, 31 de mayo. EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 con el epicentro en el mar se hizo notar hoy en la isla de Mindanao, informó el Instituto Filipino de Vulcanología y Sismología (Phivolcs).Fri, 31 May 2019 13:47:00 +0200noticias24-f8dbd11d16b9fd684cad2c94d1b73704noticias24es14.6096 121.006Earthquake of 6,2 shook southern Philippines without causing damage or victimsEarthquake of 6,2 shook southern Philippines without causing damage or victimsNaturalDisastersAnillo de Fuego20190531134700https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/earthquake-jolts-southern-philippines/news-story/84db9a599634a960e94f1b2df3b96796?nk=05bedda896cfe71828f8f29541bc5482-1559304153The tremor's epicentre was located 92km southeast of Governor Generoso town in Davao Oriental province, more than 1000km south of the capital Manila, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The quake was felt most strongly in nearby Mati City, the institute said.Fri, 31 May 2019 14:02:00 +0200heraldsun-0ba7df56566f01d11e5209d6cd8255b7heraldsunen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190531140200http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-05/31/c_138106494.htmMANILA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the southeast coast of southern Philippine Mindanao Island on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 6:12 p.m.Fri, 31 May 2019 14:09:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-653b05a2a74b8cf2b709b6b273acb0d6xinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190531140900https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/breaking-news/earthquake-jolts-southern-philippines/news-story/84db9a599634a960e94f1b2df3b96796?nk=bca96953af98e5fda378577533e171d2-1559305690The tremor's epicentre was located 92km southeast of Governor Generoso town in Davao Oriental province, more than 1000km south of the capital Manila, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The quake was felt most strongly in nearby Mati City, the institute said.Fri, 31 May 2019 14:27:00 +0200couriermail-0ba7df56566f01d11e5209d6cd8255b7couriermailen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190531142700https://www.news.com.au/world/breaking-news/earthquake-jolts-southern-philippines/news-story/84db9a599634a960e94f1b2df3b96796The tremor's epicentre was located 92km southeast of Governor Generoso town in Davao Oriental province, more than 1000km south of the capital Manila, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The quake was felt most strongly in nearby Mati City, the institute said.Fri, 31 May 2019 14:20:00 +0200news_com_au-26ea6072ed946bf420fd48821494edaanews_com_auen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190531142000https://www.debate.com.mx/mundo/Terremoto-de-62-sacude-esta-manana-el-sur-de-Filipinas-20190531-0008.htmlManila .- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 con el epicentro en el mar se hizo notar hoy en la isla de Mindanao, informó el Instituto Filipino de Vulcanología y Sismología (Phivolcs). De momento, no se ha informado sobre víctimas o daños materiales ni se ha emitido una alerta de tsunami tras el seísmo,....Fri, 31 May 2019 14:40:00 +0200debate-54db8a28dd84dba12c335621da12e502debatees14.6096 121.006Earthquake of 6,2 shakes this morning southern PhilippinesEarthquake of 6,2 shakes this morning southern PhilippinesNaturalDisasters20190531144000https://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/internacionales/493487-terremoto-grados-filipinas-2019/Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 con el epicentro en el mar se hizo notar hoy en la isla de Mindanao, informó el Instituto Filipino de Vulcanología y Sismología (Phivolcs). De momento, no se ha informado sobre víctimas o daños materiales ni se ha emitido una alerta de tsunami tras el seísmo, que se....Fri, 31 May 2019 14:56:00 +0200elnuevodiario-dfbf8a4a59d692eb001ac85b3967d281elnuevodiarioes14.6096 121.006Earthquake of magnitude 6,2 shakes to the Philippines - the new journalEarthquake of magnitude 6,2 shakes to the Philippines - the new journalNaturalDisastersNuevo Diario20190531145600https://elvenezolanonews.com/2019/05/31/terremoto-de-magnitud-6-2-se-registro-este-viernes-al-sur-de-filipinas/(31 de mayo del 2019. El Venezolano).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6.2 con el epicentro en el mar se registró este viernes en la isla de Mindanao, informó el Instituto Filipino de Vulcanología y Sismología (Phivolcs). A través de se conoció que de momento, no se ha informado sobre víctimas o daños....Fri, 31 May 2019 15:07:00 +0200elvenezolanonews-cde25a83c620702652406dd2cb05e4e8elvenezolanonewses14.6096 121.006Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 was registered this Friday to southern PhilippinesEarthquake of magnitude 6.2 was registered this Friday to southern PhilippinesNaturalDisastersAnillo de Fuego20190531150700https://www.yucatan.com.mx/internacional/asia/se-registra-un-terremoto-de-magnitud-6-2-en-el-sur-de-filipinasMANILA, Filipinas. (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6.2 con el epicentro en el mar se hizo notar hoy en la isla de Mindanao , informó el I nstituto Filipino de Vulcanología y Sismología Phivolcs Se registra un terremoto de magnitud 6.2 en el sur de Filipinas Se registra un terremoto de magnitud 6.Fri, 31 May 2019 15:10:00 +0200yucatan-5ee217ead671d60e4d350b32d97bee12yucatanes14.6096 121.006There is an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 in southern PhilippinesThere is an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 in southern PhilippinesNaturalDisastersAnillo de Fuego20190531151000http://www.noticierovenevision.net/noticias/internacional/se-registro-un-terremoto-de-magnitud-62-en-el-sur-de-filipinasUn terremoto de magnitud 6.2 con el epicentro en el mar se hizo notar este viernes en la isla de Mindanao, informó el Instituto Filipino de Vulcanología y Sismología (Phivolcs). De momento, no se ha informado sobre víctimas o daños materiales ni se ha emitido una alerta de tsunami tras el seísmo,....Fri, 31 May 2019 15:20:00 +0200noticierovenevision-5695ce76bd416ac2fa014bde69d650b0noticierovenevisiones14.6096 121.006Was registered an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 in southern PhilippinesWas registered an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 in southern PhilippinesNaturalDisastersAnillo de Fuego20190531152000https://www.khaleejtimes.com/international/rest-of-asia/62-earthquake-rattles-southern-philippinesA 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the southeast coast of southern Philippines Mindanao Island on Friday, the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 6.12 p.m. (local time), hit at a depth of 76 km, about 92 km southeast....Fri, 31 May 2019 15:40:00 +0200khaleejtimes-1564c54134f7347f068049a2be22a1aakhaleejtimesen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190531154000https://unionradio.net/terremoto-de-magnitud-6-2-sacude-el-sur-de-filipinas/MANILA.- Un terremoto de magnitud 6.2 con el epicentro en el mar se hizo notar hoy en la isla de Mindanao, informó el Instituto Filipino de Vulcanología y Sismología (Phivolcs). De momento, no se ha informado sobre víctimas o daños materiales ni se ha emitido una alerta de tsunami tras el seísmo,....Fri, 31 May 2019 15:32:00 +0200unionradio-71e7fd368f5adca0aa845319eb679c54unionradioes14.6096 121.006Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 shook southern PhilippinesEarthquake of magnitude 6.2 shook southern PhilippinesNaturalDisastersAnillo de Fuego20190531153200https://laprensa.peru.com/actualidad/noticia-filipinas-terremoto-magnitud-6-2-registro-sur-isla-mindanao-nndc-88743Filipinas se asienta sobre el llamado ‘Anillo de Fuego del Pacífico’, una zona de gran actividad sísmica y volcánica que es sacudida por unos 7.000 temblores al año, la mayoría moderados. Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 con el epicentro en el mar se registró este viernes en la isla de Mindanao en....Fri, 31 May 2019 15:50:00 +0200laprensa-PE-7e66943f14942e78e1de5e724caa3fddlaprensa-PEes14.6096 121.006Earthquake of magnitude 6,2 was registered in southern PhilippinesEarthquake of magnitude 6,2 was registered in southern PhilippinesNaturalDisastersAnillo de Fuego20190531155000http://www.ultimasnoticias.com.ve/noticias/general/terremoto-de-magnitud-de-6-1-sacude-filipinas/Un terremoto fuerte con una magnitud de 6.1 sacudió a Filipinas, informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), reporta el portal web de mundo.sputniknews.com, reseña VTV. El temblor se registró a 42 kilómetros de Pondaguitan y su hipocentro se ubicó a una profundidad de más de 90 kilómetros.Fri, 31 May 2019 16:11:00 +0200ultimasnoticias-b7f3113d88500d926ecf2182096a10e5ultimasnoticiases14.6096 121.006Earthquake of magnitude of 6.1 shakes PhilippinesEarthquake of magnitude of 6.1 shakes PhilippinesNaturalDisastersAnillo de FuegoInstituto de Vulcanología20190531161100http://www.radiomundial.com.ve/article/terremoto-de-magnitud-preliminar-de-61-sacude-filipinasUn terremoto fuerte con una magnitud preliminar de 6.1 sacudió a Filipinas , informa el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), reporta el portal web de mundo.sputniknews.com. El temblor se registró a 42 kilómetros de Pondaguitan y su hipocentro se ubicó a una profundidad de más de 90 kilómetros.Fri, 31 May 2019 17:11:00 +0200radiomundial-bf1e5197b6db81b6f95a10f884393d0aradiomundiales14.6096 121.006Earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 6.1 shakes PhilippinesEarthquake with preliminary magnitude of 6.1 shakes PhilippinesNaturalDisastersAnillo de FuegoInstituto de Vulcanología20190531171100https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/internacional/terremoto-de-6-2-grados-sacude-a-filipinas-CL12915667Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 con el epicentro en el mar se hizo notar hoy en la isla de Mindanao, informó el Instituto Filipino de Vulcanología y Sismología (Phivolcs). De momento, no se ha informado sobre víctimas o daños materiales ni se ha emitido una alerta de tsunami tras el seísmo, que se....Fri, 31 May 2019 17:08:00 +0200diariolibre-a4f63ddcbd2cfec1907bd534c187209cdiariolibrees14.6096 121.006Earthquake of 6.2 degrees shakes to PhilippinesEarthquake of 6.2 degrees shakes to PhilippinesNaturalDisastersAnillo de Fuego20190531170800https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/6-2-earthquake-rattles-southern-philippines-119053101229_1.htmlA 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 6.12 p.m. (local time), hit at a depth of 76 km, about 92 km southeast off Phivolcs said the offshore quake was felt in several....Fri, 31 May 2019 20:19:00 +0200business-standard-a1692bece01f4211c0757d215bcf5eb4business-standarden14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190531201900http://www.met.gov.my/content/pdf/siaranmedia/english/31%20May%202019-Strong%20%20Earthquake%20in%20Mindanao,%20Philippines%20at%2031%20May%202019%20on%206.12pm.pdfJMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Ruj. Kami: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.15(101) PRESS RELEASE Strong Earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the Richter scale occurred near Mindanao, Philippines at 6:12pm (Malaysian Local Time) on 31 May 2019 . The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 6.Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:57:00 +0200met-my-73e673baf037538c9b138bf9361a71a3met-myen7.08008 125.614NaturalDisastersMeteorological Department20190601045700https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/06/01/national/politics-diplomacy/tokyo-metropolitan-government-promote-trips-fukushima/The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will launch a campaign to promote trips to Fukushima Prefecture for people who participate in international conferences and other events in the capital, Gov. Yuriko Koike has said. Koike is set to conclude an agreement on the campaign with Fukushima Gov. Masao Uchibori on Thursday.Sat, 01 Jun 2019 05:43:00 +0200japantimes-96ca82e53cea0aa32395d0bbb3723814japantimesen41.48045 140.252502NaturalDisastersFukushima PrefectureMasao UchiboriYuriko Koike20190601054300https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1808134/Manila/Local-News/M61-quake-strikes-Mindanao-anewANOTHER earthquake with a magnitude 6.1 hit some parts of Mindanao at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, June 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake, tectonic in origin and with a depth of 80 kilometers, was centered near Governor Generoso town in Davao Oriental.Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:38:00 +0200sunstar-236d53aeb72d826540f3981ea90b6d4bsunstaren6.651479 126.076302NaturalDisasters20190601123800http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-06/01/c_138108834.htmMANILA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- An undersea earthquake of 5.4 magnitudes struck Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 5:45 p.m.Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:40:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-b1e5f7f4ddcea1b391c4c3143333a0acxinhuanet_enen7.08008 125.614NaturalDisasters20190601154000http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1152703.shtmlAn undersea earthquake of 5.4 magnitudes struck Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 5:45 p.m. local time, hit at a depth of 75 km, about 93 km southeast off Governor Generoso town in Davao Oriental.Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:35:00 +0200globaltimes-b8f47d4bbac84240b28a843664c78c5dglobaltimesen7.08008 125.614NaturalDisasters20190601183500https://www.rappler.com/nation/232127-photos-opening-classes-june-3-2019FLAG CEREMONY. Aeta students of the Diaz Elementary School in Porac, Pampanga will be spending their classes in tents after their regular classrooms were destroyed by an earthquake last April. Photo by Lito Borras/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – More than 27 million students, mostly from public....Mon, 03 Jun 2019 08:18:00 +0200rappler-fdfd6a13033d948016b96b8309acf24brappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersGuillermo EleazarNoel CelisCorazon AquinoLeonor Briones20190603081800http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-06/03/c_138113097.htmChildren from the indigenous group "Aeta" attend class during the first day of classes in temporary classrooms of Diaz Elementary school in Pampanga Province, the Philippines, June 3, 2019. Temporary classrooms were set up after the Aeta community's classrooms were destroyed by the earthquake last....Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:25:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-03e4d15f9c4f266ca2aa547af46fe8bbxinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20190603102500http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/environment/will-planting-more-trees-help-to-reduce-greenhouse-gases/article/551049A new law in the Philippines has been introduced which requires all high school and college students to plant at least 10 trees before they can graduate. And last week, the UK government announced it will fund the planting of more than 130,000 trees in English towns and cities over the next two years as part of its efforts to fight climate change.Sat, 01 Jun 2019 07:24:00 +0200digitaljournal-ab6185e23f9341fc6e6255dc901bd680digitaljournalen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersEnvironmentUNbodiesClimateChangeTH4001-RMRCombinedUnited NationsAmerican AssociationETH ZurichImran KhanUK governmentForest ServiceThomas Crowther20190601072400https://peru21.pe/mundo/sismo-magnitud-6-2-registro-isla-mindanao-nndc-481590Sismo de magnitud 6,2 se registró en el sur de Filipinas De momento, no se ha informado sobre víctimas o daños materiales ni se ha emitido una alerta de tsunami tras el movimiento telúrico, que se produjo a 42,7 kilómetros de la población de Pondaguitan, en la costa meridional de Mindanao.Fri, 31 May 2019 15:21:00 +0200peru21-8127880dbfe83f2d11b197540fc0088aperu21es34.667778 -120.113889Police bullet is wounded after trying to thwart theft of supermarket in Los Olivos [VIDEO [[] '/title' description '! [CDATA [Hampones forced metal gate of the establishment and electronic equipment. Agent was wounded during persecution to one of the file in which were the subject.Police bullet is wounded after trying to thwart theft of supermarket in Los Olivos [VIDEO [[] '/title' description '! [CDATA [Hampones forced metal gate of the establishment and electronic equipment. Agent was wounded during persecution to one of the file in which were the subject.NaturalDisastersAnillo de Fuego20190531152100http://www.lankaweb.com/news/items/2019/05/20/what-sri-lanka-has-to-teach-the-world/BY ROBERT D. ELDRIDGE. Courtesy The Japan Times KYOTO – On Easter Sunday in April, the world was shocked to witness the horrific terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, which struck two international hotels and several Christian churches around the country. The premeditated, planned, and well-coordinated....Tue, 21 May 2019 04:59:00 +0200lankaweb-1d90bab1cf9b43a7a2d2ccfd0d11b38alankaweben7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912Earthquake of 6,2 shook southern Philippines without causing damage or victimsEarthquake of 6,2 shook southern Philippines without causing damage or victimsNaturalDisastersUNbodiesTerroristAttackTH4001-RMRCombinedUnited NationsPacific AllianceIndian OceanJapan TimesThe Japan Times20190521045900