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Philippines: CamSur and Naga City DRRMCs, prep up for the “Big One”

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 06:33:00 +0200

By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay Published on July 22, 2019. PILI, Camarines Sur, July 22 (PIA)—In preparation for the “Big One”, the Camarines Sur Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) and the Naga City DRRMC will conduct a 24-hour joint simulation exercises (SimEx) along....

Duterte again pushes for disaster resilience dep't, 'warns' of Batasan quake

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:53:00 +0200

'KUMPLETO TAYO.' President Rodrigo Duterte jokes that he hopes a big earthquake will hit the Batasang Pambansa while he is giving his SONA. Photo by Lito Borras/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte added some color to his renewed push for the creation of a "department of disaster....

'Kumpleto na tayo': In jest, Duterte prays for 'Big One' to happen now

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:53:00 +0200

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he will pray that the so-called "Big One" will hit Congress while he is delivering his speech so as to give the country a "new day." The President, who asked the Congress to prioritize the passing of the bill that will create a Department of Disaster....

Philippines: NDRRMC Update Sitrep No. 7 re Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake in Carrascal (Surigao Del Sur), 19 July 2019, 6:00 AM

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 04:35:00 +0200

I. Situation Overview. On 13 July 2019, 4:42 AM, an earthquake occurred in Carrascas (Surigao del Sur) with the follwoing details. II. Effects. A. Affected Population. A total of 1,905 families/9,525 persons were affected in 40 Barangays in CARAGA. B. Casualties (Tab A) A total of 52 injured persons were reported in Province of Surigao del Sur.

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #5 on the Earthquake Incident in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur as of 19 July 2019, 7PM

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 09:06:00 +0200

Situation Overview. On July 13, 2019 at 4;42 AM, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolted the municipality of Carrascal, Surigao del Sur (09.32°N, 125.99°E - 007 km S 37° E) with a tectonic origin and a depth of focus of 4km. The earthquake was also felt in the neighboring municipalities of Surigao del Sur and in some parts of the region.

Study: Parts of Marshall Islands have more radioactivity than Chernobyl, Fukushima

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 17:16:00 +0200

Marshall_Islands/iStock (NEW YORK) — Parts of the Marshall Islands where the U.S. government carried out nuclear testing are more contaminated with radioactive material than Chernobyl and Fukushima, a new study found. Researchers from Columbia University located external gamma radiation on nine....

Indonesia: Consultant - Evaluation of SGBV Research and Prevention and Response Program

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 17:03:00 +0200

SUMMARY Purpose: To review the effectiveness and relevance of the Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in disasters research and program activities in Philippines and Indonesia. Audience: Philippines Red Cross (PRC), Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI), Australian Red Cross (ARC), IFRC, Australian....

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #3 on the Earthquake Incident in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur as of 17 July 2019, 6PM

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:06:00 +0200

Philippines: DSWD, Habitat for Humanity Turnover 4,215 Core Shelters to Earthquake Victims in Bohol

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:06:00 +0200

A total of 4,215 core houses constructed through the Modified Core Shelter Assistance Project (MCSAP) by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Philippines, have already been turned over, as of June 25, 2019, to survivors of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Bohol in 2013.

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on the Earthquake Incident in Makilala, North Cotabato as of 14 July 2019, 12PM

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:15:00 +0200

Situation Overview. On July 9, 2019 at exactly 8:37 PM, a Magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Makilala, North Cotabato. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 06.83°N, 125.02°E - 016 km S 30° W of Makilala (North Cotabato) with a depth focus of 010 km and with a Tectonic origin. I. Status of Affected Families / Persons.

Phivolcs unveils app that maps out hazards in the Philippines

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:29:00 +0200

DEMO. People check out a demonstration of HazardHunterPH in its launch on Tuesday, July 16. Photo by Samantha Bagayas/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – How do you know your area is hazard-prone? The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has come up with an application that can....

The Marshall Islands are 10 times more 'Radioactive' than Chernobyl

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:14:00 +0200

and Fukushima , even though more than 60 years have passed since the United States tested radioactive weapons on those islands, a new study finds. When testing the soil for plutonium-239 and -240 , the researchers found that some of the islands had levels that were between 10 and 1,000 times higher....

Aftershock jolts North Cotabato anew

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:11:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines A magnitude 3 earthquake, another aftershock of the magnitude 5.6 quake that occurred on July 9, hit Makilala, North Cotabato yesterday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the epicenter of the tremor, which occurred at around 12:54 a.m., was traced 15 kilometers southwest of Makilala.

Indonesia: ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update, 08 – 14 Jul 2019

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:49:00 +0200

REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the week, Southwest Monsoon has brought scattered showers over some areas in the northern and the equatorial ASEAN region, while drought persist in the southern part of ASEAN region. However, geophysical activities intensified during the week, and have caused moderate....

National & World News

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 04:58:00 +0200

July 15, 2019 at 8:35 pm. TOKYO (AP) � Asian shares were little changed and mixed in quiet trading Tuesday amid a lack of fresh market-moving news as investors looked ahead to earnings season. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225... July 15, 2019 at 8:30 pm | MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (AP) � Singing, chanting and....

FAST FACTS: The 1990 Luzon earthquake

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 04:56:00 +0200

Welcome 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). FAST FACTS: The 1990 Luzon earthquake. July 16, 2019 marks the 29th year since the 1990 Luzon earthquake.

Remeasuring highest peak to settle debate

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 03:37:00 +0200

View looking south toward Qomolangma, about 50 kilometers away. [Photo by TASHI TSERING/FOR CHINA DAILY] Most seasoned mountain climbers' bucket lists include Qomolangma, known in the West as Mount Everest, as they are often motivated by the thrill of reaching the world's highest peak.

Phivolcs: Series of quakes 'normal'

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:23:00 +0200

PHILIPPINE Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) allayed the pulic's fears amid the series of earthquakes this month, saying those were just normal and the Philippines usually experiences an average of 20 tremors per day. Phivolcs Davao Field Office Project Assistant 1 Svetlana....

Kahadlok sa mga pagtay-og gihupay

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:06:00 +0200

GIHUPAY sa Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) ang mga kahadlok sa publiko taliwala sa mga sunod-sunod nga pagtay-og nga nasinati ning bulana, ug nagkanayon nga normal lang kini tungod kay ang Pilipinas kasagaran makasinati og average nga 20 ka linog matag adlaw.

Magnitude 3.5 quake jolts Eastern Samar

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 05:20:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 3.5 earthquake shook Eastern Samar on Monday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs reported that the temblor struck 23 kilometers northeast of Hernani, Eastern Samar at 5:11 a.m. The quake of tectonic origin had a depth of 18 km.

Strong earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines - July 9, 2019

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 11:49:00 +0200

Malaybalay - 10 seconds then 5 seconds; Makilala - So alarming. On and off shaking and we also felt vibrations from the floor. I hope and pray it will be gone soon. Lets continue praying for our safety. ⯑ Tacurong City - Probably less than a minute of continuous shaking. No apparent damage has been noted yet.

Upcoming Metro Manila shake drill aims to be realistic

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 11:12:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Saturday said it would aim for a “realistic” scenario on the next earthquake drill. “We want to simulate how long it will take for all concerned agencies and units to get to designated emergency operations center and....

Hoogerbeets' prediction once again hits bullseye as 5.8 M earthquake jolts Philippines

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 08:55:00 +0200

Frank Hoogerbeets, a self-proclaimed Dutch seismic researcher has been predicting earthquakes on his website 'Ditrianum' for the past few years. Interestingly, many of his predictions turned true, and it includes the California earthquakes which happened on July 5 and July 6, 2019.

Philippines: NDRRMC Update Sitrep No. 2 re Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake in Makilala (North Cotobato), 13 July 2019, 10:00 PM

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 08:55:00 +0200

I. Situation Overview. On 09 July 2019, 8:36 PM, an earthquake occurred in Makilala (North Cotobato) with the following details. II. Effects. A. Affected Population: A total of 164 families were reported affected in Cotabato Province. B. Casualties. A total of one (1) dead and 3 injured persons were....

Hoogerbeets' prediction once again hits bullseye as 5.8 M earthquake jolts Philippines

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:57:00 +0200

Magnitude-5.8 Quake Hits Southern Philippines, 25 Injured

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 05:07:00 +0200

MANILA – A magnitude-5.8 earthquake hit the northern Mindanao island in south Philippines on Saturday, leaving nearly 25 injured and damaging several buildings, authorities said. The United States Geological Survey (USGS), which records seismic activity around the world, said the tremor occurred at....

Southern Philippine earthquake injures 51

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 03:01:00 +0200

MANILA, July 14 (Xinhua) -- At least 51 people were injured and several homes, churches and buildings were damaged when a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province in the southern Philippines early on Saturday morning, said a government disaster agency report late Saturday.

Southern Philippine earthquake injures 51

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 02:40:00 +0200

California Big One: Would California earthquake cause a tsunami?

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:07:00 +0200

California earthquake activity has steadily risen in recent months, prompting fears of an incoming ‘big one’. Residents in the state were surprised by a 6.4 magnitude event on July 4 at Ridgecrest, Kern County. Experts said the earthquake - felt from Las Vegas to Orange County - was the largest the city had seen in 20 years.

Quake hits the Philippines 10 minutes ago People have been injured and buildings damaged.

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 20:29:00 +0200

There was no tsunami warning from the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. Photo credit: Getty. An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 has struck northern Mindanao in the south of the Philippines, injuring 25 people and causing damage to several houses, buildings and infrastructure, Philippine authorities say.

Gov’t probe urged on use of substandard steel in construction

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 19:01:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines The gained momentum last week as a consumer group and technology-based party list. Consumer groups have called on the government anew to investigate allegations of continued selling of substandard construction materials, noting that they want to ensure that the local construction....

Dozens hurt as quake rattles Surigao del Sur

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 19:01:00 +0200

BUTUAN CITY, Philippines Twenty-five people were injured and several homes, churches and other buildings were damaged after an earthquake hit parts of Surigao del Sur early yesterday. The quake, which measured magnitude 5.5 according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology....

Philippines: A country prone to natural disasters

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:05:00 +0200

The Philippines has suffered from an inexhaustible number of deadly typhoons, earthquakes, volcano eruptions and other natural disasters. This is due to its location along the Ring of Fire, or typhoon belt – a large Pacific Ocean region where many of Earth’s volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur.

Philippines: Flash Update: No. 01 – M5.5 Earthquake in Surigao del Sur, Philippines – 13 July 2019

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 15:53:00 +0200

• The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported a Magnitude 5.5 earthquake about 7-km away from Carrascal, Surigao del Sur (09.32°N, 125.99°E). The earthquake is reported to be of tectonic origin, and has a shallow epicentre at only 5-km depth of focus. PHIVOLCS is expecting damages and aftershocks.

Philippine earthquake injures 25, damages 2 churches

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 15:23:00 +0200

Officials say a moderately strong earthquake struck in the southern Philippines as people slept before dawn, injuring at least 25 villagers and damaging several houses, two churches, a public market and a fire station. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says the magnitude 5.

PHILIPPINES EARTHQUAKE - Magnitude-5.8 quake hits southern Philippines, 25 injured

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 14:51:00 +0200

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit the northern Mindanao island in south Philippines on Saturday, leaving nearly 25 injured and damaging several buildings, authorities said. The United States Geological Survey (USGS), which records seismic activity around the world, said the tremor occurred at 4.42 am local time (20.

Earthquake terrifies residents in southern Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 14:04:00 +0200

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao in the south of the Philippines early on Saturday, Philippine authorities said. Over 50 people were reportedly injured and a number of buildings damaged by the quake. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which was initially reported as being of 5.

Magnitude 5.5 quake strikes Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 13:23:00 +0200

An earthquake of 5.5 magnitude has struck northern Mindanao in the south of the Philippines, injuring 25 people and causing damage to several houses, buildings and infrastructure, Philippine authorities say. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which was initially reported as being of 5.

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Sat, 13 Jul 2019 13:18:00 +0200

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Philippine earthquake injures 25, damages 2 churches

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 13:10:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Officials say a moderately strong earthquake struck in the southern Philippines as people slept before dawn, injuring at least 25 villagers and damaging several houses, two churches, a public market and a fire station. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says the magnitude 5.

25 injured in Philippines earthquake

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 11:02:00 +0200

Amman, July 13 (Petra)-- At least 25 people were injured, early Saturday, and several houses, churches and buildings were damaged when a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province in Philippines, police said . The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake, which struck at 4.

At least 25 injured in 5.5-magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 09:29:00 +0200

MANILA, July 13 (Xinhua) -- At least 25 people were injured and several houses, churches and buildings were damaged when a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province in southern Philippines early on Saturday, a government disaster report said.

1st LD Writethru: At least 25 injured in 5.5-magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 09:08:00 +0200

5.5-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 08:58:00 +0200

earthquake. A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province in southern Philippines on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 4:42 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of five km, nine km southeast of Carrascal town.

Horror earthquake strikes Philippines - thousands affected on Mindanao island A EARTHQUAKE has of magnitude 5.8 has struck The Philippines according to seismologists.

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 05:16:00 +0200

The EMSC Twitter account reports the earthquake struck 175km (109miles) north east of the city of Cagayan de Oro. The city is in the northern part of the Mindanao island, the second largest in the country. The magnitude of 5.8 is in the top of the moderate ranking with damage to some buildings and can be felt by everyone in the vicinity.

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northern Mindanao, Philippines: USGS

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 04:56:00 +0200

MANILA (REUTERS) - An earthquake measured at a verified magnitude of 5.8 struck northern Mindanao in the Philippines archipelago early on Saturday (July 13) local time, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northern Mindanao, Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 01:28:00 +0200

An earthquake measured at a verified magnitude of 5.8 struck northern Mindanao in the Philippines archipelago early on Saturday local time, the U.S. Geological Survey said (USGS), reports. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. There was also no tsunami warning from the....

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northern Mindanao, Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 00:46:00 +0200

People gather near debris which collapsed and blocked a road after a quake hit Pampanga province, in the Philippines on April 22, 2019, in this photo obtained from social media. (Reuters) An earthquake measured at a verified magnitude of 5.8 struck northern Mindanao in the Philippines archipelago....

REUTERS - Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northern Mindanao, Philippines -USGS

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 00:12:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northern Mindanao, Philippines -USGS. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. July 13 (Reuters) - An earthquake measured at a verified magnitude of 5.8 struck northern Mindanao in the Philippines archipelago early on Saturday local time, the U.S. Geological Survey said (USGS).

BREAKING: Horror earthquake strikes Philippines - thousands affected on Mindanao island

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 23:34:00 +0200

The EMSC Twitter account reports the earthquake struck 175km (109miles) north east of the city of Cagayan de Oro. The city is in the northern part of the Mindanao island, the second largest in the country. The magnitude of 5.8 is in the top of the moderate king with damage to some buildings and can be felt by everyone in the vicinity.

REUTERS - EARTHQUAKE OF 6.0 MAGNITUDE STRIKES NORTHERN MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES -USGS

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 23:13:00 +0200

EARTHQUAKE OF 6.0 MAGNITUDE STRIKES NORTHERN MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES -USGS. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. EARTHQUAKE OF 6.0 MAGNITUDE STRIKES NORTHERN MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES -USGS Connect with Us Newsroom; Administration; TV production; Subscriptions © Copyright NAMPA Friday 12th of July 2019 11:13:35 PM.

Local relief group uses storytelling to help kids (and adults) heal from trauma

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 21:32:00 +0200

Roshan Khatri was managing a 40-bed hospital in Nepal when the ground began to shake. It was April 25, 2015, and he was just beginning to feel the effects of a devastating earthquake that killed nearly 9,000 people and injured over 21,000. As the hospital began to crumble, his staff scrambled for safety.

Strong earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines - July 9, 2019

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:49:00 +0200

Philippines: Hazard assessment at your fingertips

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:28:00 +0200

In commemoration of the 1990 M7.8 Luzon Earthquake, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) will launch on July 16, 2019 at PHIVOLCS Auditorium, Quezon City the “HazardHunterPH” to help people prepare not just for earthquake, but also volcanic and hydro-meteorological hazards.

MMDA sets dawn ‘shake drill’

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 19:09:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines In a bid to prepare residents for a strong earthquake hitting the metropolis, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to hold its fifth “shake drill” at 4 a.m. on July 27, an official said yesterday. MMDA general manager Jojo Garcia said they decided to hold....

MMDA sets Metro Manila Shake drill at 4 a.m. on July 27

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:14:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines Metro Manila Development Authority General Manager Jojo Garcia on Thursday announced that the annual earthquake in Metro Manila, dubbed MM Shake Drill, is scheduled at 4 a.m. of July 27, Saturday. Garcia said that they intentionally slated the earthquake drill at 4 in the morning this year so that the public can participate.

Catap: Promoting a culture of disaster preparedness in schools

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:48:00 +0200

ACCORDING to the 2012 United Nations (UN) World Disaster Report, the Philippines is among the top three most disaster-prone countries in the world. With an average of 20 typhoons entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in a year, five of these are often devastating.

Quake shakes North Cotabato anew

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 05:31:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 4.9 earthquake jolted Makilala, North Cotabato Wednesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The earthquake was the latest aftershock, as of posting time, after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook the same municipality Tuesday night, according to Phivolcs.

Enslaved Filipina, 83, free at last, enjoying independence

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:25:00 +0200

Lugasan was rescued earlier last year in Northridge, California, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Pilipino Workers Center (PWC). Lugasan was identified as a potential victim of abuse when she collapsed in a hospital after not being able to rest or eat for days while watching over her employer, Benedicta Cox.

Moderate earthquake - Mindanao, Philippines - July 9, 2019

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 18:55:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits North Cotabato

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:38:00 +0200

A MAGNITUDE 5.6 earthquake hit North Cotabato Tuesday evening, July 9, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The Phivolcs said the quake, initially reported to be magnitude 5.3., was tectonic in origin and occurred at 8:37 p.m.

Moderate earthquake - Mindanao, Philippines - July 9, 2019

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:25:00 +0200

Cotabato - Strong shaking; Lupon - 10 - 15 seconds slowly moving back and forward; Polomolok - Moderate shaking; Kidapawan - Strong shaking; Davao City - Strong shaking; Davao - Strong shaking; Polomolok sout cotabato - Moderate shaking; Digos - Not damaged; Davao Occidental - Moderate shaking;....

Strong earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines - July 9, 2019

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:34:00 +0200

Geosciences, Vol. 9, Pages 300: 3D Numerical Simulation of Hydro-Acoustic Waves Registered during the 2012 Negros-Cebu Earthquake

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:59:00 +0200

Abstract The paper investigates on the hydro-acoustic waves propagation caused by the underwater earthquake, occurred on 6 February 2012, between the Negros and Cebu islands, in the Philippines. Hydro-acoustic waves are pressure waves that propagate at the sound celerity in water.

Indonesia: ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update, 01 – 07 Jul 2019

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:49:00 +0200

REGIONAL SUMMARY: Southwest Monsoon continued to influence atmospheric conditions in the ASEAN region; bringing light to moderate, and at times, heavy rains in the northern portion. This resulted to flooding in some areas in the Philippines. In addition, rains were also enhanced in Central Luzon....

Philippines: PDRRMO wants LGUS to use disaster maps right

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:02:00 +0200

By Rey Anthony H. Chiu. TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol July 6 (PIA)—The national government has spent a lot or resources in coming up with disaster maps to guide people to smartly decide, may this guide local governments in their determination of permit issuances in disaster prone areas, especially on no-build zones.

Tremors felt in and around the valley as 5.2 ML, 4.3 ML earthquakes hit Dhading early on Wednesday

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 13:35:00 +0200

KATHMANDU : Two back-to-back tremors were felt in Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas, coinciding with the eve of fourth anniversary of the massive 2015 Gorkha earthquake, early this morning. The National Seismological Centre said it recorded two tremors of local magnitude 5.2 and 4.

PRRD inaugurates Ormoc Airport Development Project

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 09:33:00 +0200

ORMOC CITY, July 6 (PIA) -- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Friday led the inauguration of the Ormoc Airport Development Project located in Barangay Airport in this city. The project includes the P34 million rehabilitation of the passenger terminal building, expanding its area from 150 square....

Duterte inaugurates upgraded Ormoc Airport

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 07:50:00 +0200

AIRPORT LAUNCH. President Rodrigo R. Duterte arrives at the Ormoc City Airport in Leyte to lead the inauguration of the Ormoc City Airport Development Project on Friday (July 5, 2019). The airport was damaged by Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 and a strong earthquake in 2017.

PRRD inaugurates Ormoc Airport Development Project

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 05:18:00 +0200

(AGENPARL) – Manila (Philippines), sab 06 luglio 2019. ORMOC CITY, July 6 (PIA) — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Friday led the inauguration of the Ormoc Airport Development Project located in Barangay Airport in this city. The project includes the P34 million rehabilitation of the passenger....

Earthquake today: Katla, Etna, Kilauea and Mount St Helens rumble as earthquakes swarm Earthquake today: Katla, Etna, Kilauea and Mount St Helens rumble as earthquakes swarm EARTHQUAKES have caused volcanic activity across the globe over the last 24 hours,...

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:38:00 +0200

Volcanoes throughout the world have felt the repercussions of earthquakes over the last 24 hours, as a rash of activity spread to the most distant corners of the globe. The Katla volcano in Iceland, Mount St Helens in Washington state, Kilauea in Hawaii and Etna on Sicily were among those seeing increased activity.

Philippines: Philippines: Pre-crisis Information Mapping and Consultation for Large Scale Typhoon June 2019

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 09:33:00 +0200

In support of the medium-to-large scale typhoon contingency plan developed by the Humanitarian Country Team-Inter Cluster Coordination Group (HCT-ICCG), an intensive pre-crisis information mapping and inclusive consultation was conducted in Northern Luzon and Visayas Region from July to November 2018.

Earthquake today: Katla, Etna, Kilauea and Mount St Helens rumble as earthquakes swarm

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 05:07:00 +0200

5.9-magnitude earthquake rattles Philippines

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:12:00 +0200

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Bohol province in the central Philippines on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 12:59 a.m., hit at a depth of 551 km, 41 km southeast of Lila town. There was no reported casualties or damage, reported Xinhua news agency.

Disaster relief shored up with signing of MOI Jul 02. 2019

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 04:57:00 +0200

As part of the MOI, DPDHL Group’s Disaster Response Team (DRT) will work on the ground with the Jakarta-based AHA Centre to facilitate the movement of international relief cargo during disaster response scenarios. This includes unloading cargo planes, conducting professional warehousing and....

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes Lila, Bohol

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 04:55:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Lila, Bohol in the early hours of Tuesday, the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said that the temblor was of tectonic origin and had a 551-kilometer depth of focus.

Earthquake today: Katla, Etna, Kilauea and Mount St Helens rumble as earthquakes swarm EARTHQUAKES have caused volcanic activity across the globe over the last 24 hours, near some of...

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:22:00 +0200

Volcanoes throughout the world have felt the repercussions of earthquakes over the last 24 hours, as a rash of activity spread to the most distant corners of the globe. The Katla volcano in Iceland, Mount St Helens in California, Kilauea in Hawaii and Etna on Sicily were among those seeing increased activity.

Earthquake latest: Philippines prepares citizens for BIG ONE over Ring of Fire fears THE Philippines is on high alert for a MAJOR earthquake as the country states it is preparing...

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:54:00 +0200

The Philippines sits atop the dreaded Ring of Fire and with a population of 108 millions, a major quake could be devastating for the southeast Asian nation. The Ring of Fire is the largest and most active fault line in the world, stretching from New Zealand, all around the east coast of Asia, over....

Intensity 3 earthquake felt in Cebu City; no damage reported

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 05:21:00 +0200

Ground movement was felt in Cebu City and parts of Cebu province at dawn today, June 30, 2019. /Screen Grab from the Phivolcs Earthquake Information bulletin. CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ground movement was felt in Cebu City and parts of Cebu province while most of us were still asleep at 3 a.m. today, June 30.

Building expert warns vs use of substandard steel in high rises

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 18:34:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines A building expert has warned against the use of substandard construction materials, particularly reinforced steel bars (rebars), that are still being used in high-rise commercial buildings and residential condominiums in key business districts.

Risky rebars used in high-rise condos

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 18:34:00 +0200

With everybody talking of Filipino fishermen being harassed by Chinese intruders in Philippine waters, many other urgent matters of life and death have been pushed away from our notoriously short span of attention. One such subject is the ever-present danger posed by the “Big One,” the killer earthquake of at least magnitude-7.

After Arcilla, Comelec disqualifies Andales’ candidacy in May 2019 elections

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 04:24:00 +0200

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has affirmed the decision of the Comelec Second Division to cancel the Certificate of Candidacy of reelected Cebu City Councilor Sisinio Andales. In a decision promulgated on Thursday, June 27, 2019, the en banc denied the motion....

Magnitude 3.0 earthquake shakes Eastern Samar

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:28:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 3.0 earthquake shook parts of Eastern Samar Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs reported that the temblor struck 22 kilometers (km) northeast of Lawaan, Eastern Samar at 5:26a.

Architecture and natural disasters

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 01:04:00 +0200

The quality of construction could spell life or death during natural disasters. The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) has stressed the importance of having the right professional in building vertical structures. This after recent earthquakes hit the country and damaged some provinces near Metro Manila.

Imagine the Big One striking now

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 01:04:00 +0200

MAURO GIA SAMONTE. First of 2 parts IT sounded ominous, the remark of the Philsports driver who took me home from an interview with Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez that early evening: “Sobra na talaga ang init natin ngayon. Parang nanggagaling na sa ilalim.” (Heat is too intense these days.

Strong quake recorded in Indonesia's Banda Sea, no tsunami

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:42:00 +0200

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- A strong earthquake struck Monday, June 24, in Indonesia's Banda Sea, but authorities said there is no tsunami threat. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.3 quake was centered 208 kilometers (129 miles) below the earth's surface.

China: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (18 - 24 June 2019)

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:44:00 +0200

PHILIPPINES. Heavy rainfall has been affecting Maguindanao Province since 6 June, resulting in flooding in Datu Salibo, Sultan Sa Barongis and Datu Piang municipalities. At least 45,000 people have been displaced and an assessment of the number of affected people in Datu Piang is ongoing.

IMPRESIBO alang sa mga evaluator ang gipakitang training sa mga rescuer, responders nga Camiguinon...

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 15:23:00 +0200

IMPRESIBO alang sa mga evaluator ang gipakitang training sa mga rescuer, responders nga Camiguinon atol sa 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill niadtong adlawng Huwebes nga gipahigayon sa lungsod sa Mambajao, probinsya sa Camiguin. Gipakita sa mga aktor ug aktres nga mga responder sa....

Philippines: Quake drill tests capacity of students, teachers in Paoay

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 04:52:00 +0200

By Ma. Joreina Therese A. Blanco Published on June 21, 2019. PAOAY, Ilocos Norte, June 21 (PIA) -- With the aim to educate every student and teacher on disaster preparedness, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Resiliency Council (PDRRMRC) led the 2nd National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill at Paoay National High School on June 20.

Philippines: Mountain Province hosts Cordillera’s 2nd Quarter NSED

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 03:35:00 +0200

By Carlito C. Dar Published on June 22, 2019. BONTOC Mountain Province, June 21 (PIA) - - The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has partnered with the provincial local government and the DRRM Council of Mountain Province as host of the 2nd Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on Thursday.

Indonésie. Violent séisme de magnitude 7,3 aux îles Moluques

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:42:00 +0200

Un puissant séisme est survenu ce dimanche 14 juillet aux îles Moluques en Indonésie, une zone de forte activité sismique. Sa magnitude est évaluée à 7,3. Aucune alerte au tsunami n’a été émise. Un puissant séisme de magnitude 7,3 a secoué dimanche les îles Moluques, dans l’est de l’Indonésie, mais....

Indonésie-Violent séisme dans les Moluques, pas d'alerte au tsunami

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:05:00 +0200

DJAKARTA (Reuters) - Un puissant séisme de magnitude 7,3 a secoué dimanche les îles Moluques, dans l'est de l'Indonésie, mais aucune alerte au tsunami n'a été émise, ont annoncé les autorités locales. L'épicentre du tremblement de terre était situé à 10 km de profondeur, à environ 170 km au sud-est....

Sismo de 5.8 sacude el sur de Filipinas, reportan 25 heridos y daños

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 16:20:00 +0200

Manila.- Un terremoto de magnitud 5.8 sacudió este sábado el sur de Filipinas, causando pánico en la población y al menos 25 personas heridas, además de daños materiales. Según el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés), el epicentro del sismo se ubicó a cinco....

Registrado un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 en el sur de Filipinas

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 04:17:00 +0200

MADRID, 12 (EUROPA PRESS) Un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 en la escala abierta de Richter ha sacudido a primera hora de este sábado la isla de Mindanao, ubicada en el sur de Filipinas, sin que por el momento haya informaciones sobre víctimas. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) ha indicado....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6.3 sacude las islas Kermadec de Nueva Zelanda

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:14:00 +0200

Un especialista señala la gráfica de un sismógrafo en el que aparece registrado un terremoto de 6,1 en el Instituto de Vulcanología y Sismología de Filipinas (Phivolcs) en Quezñon (Filipinas). EFE/Archivo Sídney (Australia). Un terremoto de magnitud 6.

Datos curiosos que quizás no sabías

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 08:16:00 +0200

Los datos curiosos que seguro no sabías o ni te imaginabas. Estos increíbles datos te enseñarán cosas que no sabías o ignorabas por completo. . Te dejo estas curiosidades interesantes que te dejarán con la boca abierta. Datos curiosos Filipinas es el único país del mundo donde es ilegal divorciarse .

Magnitude 3.5 quake hits San Jose, Romblon

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 05:27:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 3.5 earthquake jolted San Jose, Romblon Tuesday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The earthquake struck at 9:54 p.m. on Tuesday, with its epicenter traced six kilometers southeast of San Jose.

Royal Navy helps US deal with 'greatest threat' in the Indo-Pacific region

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:39:00 +0200

The Captain of the Royal Navy's Plymouth-based Devonport flotilla has helped the United States deal with what he describes as "the greatest threat in the Indo-Pacific region". He was one of four British servicemen who joined the US-led peace mission around the Pacific Rim, which helps communities devastated by storms.

Royal Navy helps US deal with 'greatest threat' in the Indo-Pacific region

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:44:00 +0200

Royal Navy helps US deal with 'greatest threat' in the Indo-Pacific region

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:36:00 +0200

DepEd exec cites importance of disaster preparedness

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 13:38:00 +0200

MANILA -- An official of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday stressed the importance of readiness during times of disaster, especially earthquakes. “The threat of the 'Big One' always looms in the distance", DepEd Undersecretary for Administration Alain Del Pascua said in his speech at....

Metro Manila residents on pre-dawn #MMShakeDrill: 'What a wake-up call'

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 01:40:00 +0200

'WAKE-UP CALL'. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Danny Lim leads the ceremonial pressing of the button to kickstart the 5th #MMShakedrill. Photo courtesy of MMDA. MANILA, Philippines – Hours before daybreak on Saturday, July 27, several Metro Manila residents took to Twitter to....

5 dead in pre-dawn magnitude 5.4 earthquake in Batanes

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 02:25:00 +0200

DAMAGED. The wall of a house collapses after a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Batanes before dawn on Juy 27, 2019. Photo courtesy of Jing Noblejas. MANILA, Philippines – At least 5 people were killed when a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Batanes before dawn on Saturday, July 27, causing damage to homes and some structures.

At least 8 dead in Batanes earthquakes

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:56:00 +0200

DAMAGED. The wall of a house collapses after a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Batanes before dawn on Juy 27, 2019. Photo courtesy of Jing Noblejas. MANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) – At least 8 people were killed and dozens injured when twin earthquakes struck Batanes early Saturday morning, July 27, causing damage to homes and structures.

Filipinas: al menos 5 muertos tras un terremoto de magnitud 5,9

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 04:13:00 +0200

Un intenso terremoto de magnitud 5,9 registrado en el archipiélgago de las Batanes ( USGS , según sus siglas en inglés). El fuerte movimiento telúrico y varias réplicas que lo siguieron han cobrado la vida de al menos cinco personas, según han reportado medios locales. A su vez, otras 13 personas han resultado heridas.

Cinco muertos y 13 heridos por sismo de magnitud 6,4 en Filipinas

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 04:23:00 +0200

El sismo de 6,4 grados se produjo en el archipiélago de las Batanes Filipinas ), informa el Instituto Filipino de Vulcanología y Sismología . Sin embargo, el Servicio Geológico de EE.UU. (USGS, según sus siglas en inglés) ha reportado que el terremoto tuvo la magnitud de 5,9.

Philippines: deux séismes font huit morts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 04:29:00 +0200

Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé vendredi des îles du nord des Philippines, ont annoncé les autorités. Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d'intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe de petites îles situé au large de Luzon, la plus grande île des Philippines.

Un terremoto en Filipinas deja al menos cuatro muertos y una decena de heridos

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 04:28:00 +0200

MADRID, 27 (EUROPA PRESS) Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 ha sacudido este sábado el municipio de Itbayat, localizado en la provincia de Batanes, en el norte de Filipinas, y ha dejado al menos cuatro muertos y una decena de heridos. Este terremoto ha tenido lugar tres horas después de que esta localidad sintiera un temblor de magnitud 5,4.

5.9 magnitude quake jolts Batanes in Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 04:57:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck off Batanes province of Philippines in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday morning, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at around 23:37 (UTC), was registered at a depth of 10 kilometres, about....

BREAKING: At least seven killed and 60 injured after earthquake strikes tourist islands

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 04:51:00 +0200

The tremor and aftershock struck the Batan islands off the north of the Philippines on Saturday killing seven people and scores of others, according to local media. An initial quake of magnitude 5.4 followed shortly by an aftershock of magnitude 5.9, according to the Philippine government data.

Phivolcs: No tsunami threats after 6.4 quake in Batanes

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 04:47:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines–No destructive tsunami threats were expected following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck off Batanes Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. RELATED STORIES. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer &....

Dos sismos sacuden Filipinas: hay 8 muertos y 60 heridos | EN VIVO

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 04:59:00 +0200

Por lo menos ocho personas resultaron muertas y decenas sufrieron heridas el sábado a raíz de dos sismos que golpearon varias islas del norte de Filipinas , informaron fuentes oficiales locales. Los dos temblores ocurrieron con algunas horas de intervalo en la provincia de Batanes, un grupo de....

6 killed, dozens injured after twin quakes strike Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:10:00 +0200

MANILA (AFP, REUTERS) - An earthquake and aftershock struck islands off the north of the Philippines on Saturday (July 27), killing six people and injuring dozens, the national disaster agency said. Both tremors hit the province of Batanes, a group of sparsely populated islets north of the nation's largest Luzon island.

Philippines: deux séismes font huit morts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:05:00 +0200

Six killed as twin quakes strike Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:21:00 +0200

MANILA - An earthquake and aftershock struck islands off the north of the Philippines on Saturday (July 27), killing six people and injuring dozens, the national disaster agency said. Both tremors hit the province of Batanes, a group of sparsely populated islets north of the nation's largest Luzon island.

Philippines earthquake: Six dead as 5.9 magnitude quake hit Batan islands

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:15:00 +0200

The earthquake struck off the north of the Philippines on Saturday killing six people and injuring eight, the national disaster agency said. The first quake killed five people and injured eight with one more person killed in the aftershock, according Ricardo Jalad, executive director of the disaster agency.

Philippines : deux séismes font huit morts et des dizaines de blessés

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:18:00 +0200

Envoyer par e-mail Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé samedi 27 juillet des îles du nord des Philippines, ont annoncé les autorités. Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d’intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe de....

Un double séisme secoue le nord des Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:16:00 +0200

Deux séismes de magnitudes respectives de 5,4 et 6,4 sur l'échelle de Richter ont frappé samedi matin l'archipel philippin de Batanes (nord). Le premier séisme a eu lieu à 4h16, avec son épicentre localisé à 12km du nord-est du village d'Itbayat dans la province, et son hypocentre à une profondeur de 12km.

LOOK: NCR residents join metro-wide shake drill as Batanes experiences real quake

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:35:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines — Residents of Metro Manila woke up early on Saturday to participate in the Metro Manila-wide shake drill organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). But as metro residents simulate the emergency situation during the drill, a 5.

Deadly twin quakes strike northern Philippines At least six people have been killed in back-to-back earthquakes near a remote Philippines island group. Terrified residents have gathered outside for their safety.

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:45:00 +0200

At least six people have been killed and dozens more injured after an earthquake and aftershock struck a sparsely populated island group in the northern Philippines. The earthquakes — registering magnitudes of 5.4 and 5.9 — rattled the province of Batanes early Saturday, damaging buildings and cracking paved roads.

5.9 magnitude quake jolts Batanes in Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:40:00 +0200

Manila [Philippines], July 27 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck off Batanes province of Philippines in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday morning, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at around 23:37 (UTC), was....

8 killed in Philippine earthquake

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:54:00 +0200

Batanes is situated north to Luzon island (above) in the Philippines. MANILA: Eight people were killed and dozens injured when twin earthquakes struck islands in the northern Philippines early Saturday while many were still asleep, local officials said.

Deadly twin quakes strike northern Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 06:12:00 +0200

At least six people have been killed and dozens more injured after an earthquake and aftershock struck a sparsely populated island group in the northern Philippines. The earthquakes registering magnitudes of 5.4 and 5.9 rattled the province of Batanes early Saturday, damaging buildings and cracking paved roads.

Deux séismes mortels secouent un archipel des Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 06:08:00 +0200

Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d'intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe de petites îles situé au large de Luzon, la plus grande île des Philippines. Des habitants terrifiés ont fui leurs maisons en pleine nuit. Les médias philippins ont diffusé des images montrant des bâtiments effondrés et des routes coupées.

At least seven killed and 60 injured after earthquake strikes tourist islands

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 06:17:00 +0200

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 06:27:00 +0200

Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d'intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe de petites îles situé au large de Luzon, la plus grande île des Philippines. Des habitants terrifiés ont fui leurs maisons en pleine nuit. Les médias philippins diffusent des images montrant des bâtiments effondrés et des routes coupées.

Suman 8 muertos y al menos 60 heridos tras dos sismos en Filipinas

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 06:30:00 +0200

De acuerdo con el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, los temblores tuvieron magnitud de 5.4 y 5.9, aunque las autoridades de la región no emitieron alerta de tsunami. Por lo menos ocho personas murieron y decenas sufrieron heridas a raíz de dos sismos que golpearon varias islas del norte de Filipinas, informaron fuentes oficiales locales.

Deadly twin quakes strike northern Philippines At least eight people have been killed in back-to-back earthquakes near a remote Philippines island group. Terrified residents have gathered outside for their safety.

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 06:46:00 +0200

At least eight people have been killed and dozens more injured after an earthquake and aftershock struck a sparsely populated island group in the northern Philippines. The earthquakes — registering magnitudes of 5.4 and 5.9 — rattled the province of Batanes early Saturday, damaging buildings and cracking paved roads.

Philippines earthquake: Six dead as 5.9 magnitude quake hit Batan islands THE PHILIPPINES has been hit by a magnitude 5.4 earthquake shortly followed by an...

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 06:54:00 +0200

Eight dead as earthquake, aftershocks hit Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:14:00 +0200

An earthquake and aftershocks struck islands off the north of the Philippines on Saturday killing eight people and injuring 60, disaster officials said. An initial quake of magnitude 5.4 that struck the Batanes islands was followed shortly by an aftershock of magnitude 5.9, according to Philippine government data.

Eight killed in quake, aftershocks in Philippines, 60 injured

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:24:00 +0200

Rubbles lie outside a damaged house in Itbayat town, Batanes islands, northern Philippines after a strong earthquake struck on Saturday July 27, 2019. Two strong earthquakes hours apart struck a group of sparsely populated islands in the Luzon Strait in the northern Philippines early Saturday.

Al menos ocho muertos y decenas de heridos por sismos en Filipinas

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:25:00 +0200

. De acuerdo con el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, los temblores tuvieron magnitud de 5,4 y 5,9, aunque las autoridades de la región no emitieron alerta de tsunami. Por lo menos ocho personas resultaron muertas y decenas sufrieron heridas el sábado a raíz de dos sismos que golpearon varias....

La terre a tremblé en pleine nuit aux Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:36:00 +0200

Au moins huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées ce samedi lorsque deux séismes ont frappé des îles du nord des Philippines. Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d’intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe de petites îles situé au large de Luzon, la plus grande île des Philippines.

Philippines. Huit morts dans deux séismes successifs

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:36:00 +0200

(EPA) Deux séismes successifs ont fait au moins huit morts et des dizaines de blessés, samedi, sur des îles du nord des Philippines. Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé samedi très tôt des îles du nord des Philippines, terrifiant les habitants surpris dans leur sommeil.

Philippines : deux séismes font au moins huit morts et des dizaines de blessés

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:28:00 +0200

Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé samedi des îles du nord des Philippines , ont annoncé les autorités. Ces tremblements de terre ont eu lieu à quelques heures d'intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe de petites îles....

La terre a tremblé en pleine nuit aux Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:27:00 +0200

MMDA chair says #MMShakeDrill 2019 shows 'effective' response to disaster

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:50:00 +0200

MMDA Chairman Danny Lim leads the 5th Metro Manila Shake Drill held at MMDA Headquarter in Guadalupe on 27 July 2019. Photo by: Lito Borras/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Danilo Lim said the conduct of earthquake scenario drills in Metro....

La terre a tremblé en pleine nuit aux Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:45:00 +0200

At least 8 dead in Batanes earthquakes

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:00:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines 27 Jul 2019; At least 8 people were killed and dozens injured when twin earthquakes struck Batanes early Saturday morning, July 27, causing damage to homes and structures. The quakes – magnitude 5.4 and magnitude 5.9 – struck within hours of each other, according to bulletins....

Earthquake, aftershocks strike Phillippines; 8 dead, 60 injured

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:54:00 +0200

Deux séismes font huit morts aux Philippines et des dizaines de blessés

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:00:00 +0200

Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé samedi 27 juillet des îles du nord des Philippines. Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d'intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe de petites îles situé au large de Luzon, la plus grande île des Philippines.

La terre a tremblé en pleine nuit aux Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:13:00 +0200

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:09:00 +0200

Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé samedi très tôt des îles du nord des Philippines, terrifiant les habitants surpris dans leur sommeil. Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d'intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe....

La terre a tremblé en pleine nuit aux Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:02:00 +0200

8 dead, 60 hurt in Batanes quake; public warned vs. aftershocks

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:21:00 +0200

Wikipedia map of Itbayat, Batanes MANILA -- Eight people have been confirmed dead while 60 others were injured from the magnitudes 5.4 and 5.9 earthquakes that jolted Batanes Saturday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to warn residents against aftershocks.

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:25:00 +0200

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:20:00 +0200

Des habitants terrifiés ont fui leurs maisons en pleine nuit et des patients ont été évacués des hôpitaux, alors que plusieurs répliques frappaient la région. Les médias philippins diffusent des images montrant des routes coupées et des bâtiments effondrés.

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:20:00 +0200

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:18:00 +0200

Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé samedi très tôt des îles du nord des Philippines , terrifiant les habitants surpris dans leur sommeil. Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d'intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe....

Deux séismes font huit morts et des dizaines de blessés aux Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:16:00 +0200

Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé samedi des îles du nord des Philippines, ont annoncé les autorités. Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d’intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe de petites îles situé au large de Luzon, la plus grande île des Philippines.

Philippines: plusieurs morts suite à 2 séismes successifs Le Parisien

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:16:00 +0200

© AFP Le Parisien. Les habitants ont été surpris en pleine nuit, certains n’ont pas eu le temps de quitter leur maison. Le bilan est d’au moins huit morts et environ 60 blessés. Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées par deux séismes de magnitude 5,4 et 5,9 qui ont....

Philippines: NDRRMC Update Sitrep No. 8 re Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake in Carrascal (Surigao Del Sur), 22 July 2019, 6:00 AM

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:30:00 +0200

I. Situation Overview. On 13 July 2019, 4:42 AM, an earthquake occurred in Carrascas (Surigao del Sur) with the following details: II. Effects. A. Affected Population. A total of 2,152 families/9,609 persons were affected in 40 Barangays in Surigao del Sur. B.

09h32 Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:35:00 +0200

6h48 Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts AFP

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:33:00 +0200

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:29:00 +0200

Manille - Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé samedi très tôt des îles du nord des Philippines, terrifiant les habitants surpris dans leur sommeil. Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d'intervalle dans la province de Batanes,....

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:39:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 deja al menos ocho muertos y decenas de heridos en Filipinas

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:46:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 y varias replicas han sacudido este sábado el municipio de Itbayat, localizado en la provincia de Batanes, en el norte de Filipinas, y han dejado al menos ocho muertos y más de 60 heridos. Este terremoto ha tenido lugar tres horas después de que esta localidad sintiera un temblor de magnitud 5,4.

Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill held in Quezon City, the Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:52:00 +0200

People cover their heads with their hands as they participate in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill in Quezon City, the Philippines, July 27, 2019. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) organized the earthquake drill to test the readiness of rescuers in case of disasters.

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:52:00 +0200

Photo obtenue auprès de Dominic De Sagon Asa montrant l'église de Santa Maria de Mayan, effondrée après des séismes qui ont frappé des îles du Nord des Philippines, le 27 juillet 2019 Courtesy of Dominic DE SAGON ASA/AFP - Dominic DE SAGON ASA Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines....

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:51:00 +0200

Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé samedi très tôt des îles du nord des Philippines, terrifiant les habitants surpris dans leur sommeil. Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d’intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe....

Un terremoto deja al menos ocho muertos en Filipinas

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:59:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 y varias replicas han sacudido este sábado el municipio de Itbayat , localizado en la provincia de Batanes, en el norte de Filipinas , y han dejado al menos ocho muertos y más de 60 heridos. Este terremoto ha tenido lugar tres horas después de que esta localidad sintiera un temblor de magnitud 5,4.

10:05 AM | July 27, 2019

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:05:00 +0200

Earlier on Saturday, media reported that at least five people had been killed and 12 injured in the two earthquakes that occurred near the northern islands of the Philippines during the night. READ MORE: Afghan Taliban's deputy heads to Indonesia for talks The death toll in the twin earthquakes....

TREMBLEMENT DE TERRE Des séismes aux Philippines font huit morts et des dizaines de blessés Les séismes ont eu lieu en pleine nuit, ce qui expliquerait la gravité du bilan

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:13:00 +0200

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts. TREMBLEMENT DE TERRE Les séismes ont eu lieu en pleine nuit, ce qui expliquerait la gravité du bilan. Une maison après le tremblement de terre — Dominic DE SAGON ASA / Courtesy of Dominic DE SAGON ASA / AFP.

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:09:00 +0200

Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé samedi très tôt des îles du nord des Philippines, terrifiant les habitants surpris dans leur sommeil. Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d’intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe....

Philippines : deux séismes successifs font huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et d'importants dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:08:00 +0200

ont eu lieu à quelques heures d'intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe de petites îles situé au large de Luzon, la plus grande île des Philippines. Samedi 27 juillet, au moins huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé des îles du nord des Philippines très tôt dans la matinée.

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:07:00 +0200

Séismes successifs aux Philippines : huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:07:00 +0200

Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé samedi très tôt des îles du nord des Philippines, terrifiant les habitants surpris dans leur sommeil. Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d’intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe....

Séismes aux Philippines: huit morts, des dizaines de blessés et de gros dégâts

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:06:00 +0200

Huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées lorsque deux séismes successifs ont frappé samedi très tôt des îles du nord des Philippines, terrifiant les habitants surpris dans leur sommeil. Les séismes ont eu lieu à quelques heures d’intervalle dans la province de Batanes, un groupe....

La terre a tremblé en pleine nuit aux Philippines

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:02:00 +0200

Au moins huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées ce samedi lorsque deux séismes ont frappé des îles du nord. De nombreux Philippins étaient endormis lorsque la première secousse tellurique s’est produite. Au moins huit personnes ont été tuées et plusieurs dizaines blessées ce....

At least eight killed and 60 injured after earthquake strikes tourist islands

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:20:00 +0200

The tremor and aftershock struck the Batan islands off the north of the Philippines earlier this morning, killing seven people and scores of others, according to local media. An initial quake of magnitude 5.4 followed shortly by an aftershock of magnitude 5.9, according to Philippine government data.

08:35 | TREMBLEMENT DE TERRE Des séismes aux Philippines font huit morts et des dizaines de blessés

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:17:00 +0200

Un terremoto en Filipinas deja al menos ocho muertos y más de 60 heridos

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:20:00 +0200

MADRID, 27 (EUROPA PRESS) Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 y varias replicas han sacudido este sábado el municipio de Itbayat, localizado en la provincia de Batanes, en el norte de Filipinas, y han dejado al menos ocho muertos y más de 60 heridos. Este terremoto ha tenido lugar tres horas después de que....