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There was a gradual decline in COVID-19 cases in South Korea, but new clusters of infections are emerging, which makes it harder for the country to fight off infections.Sun, 22 Mar 2020 06:39:00 +0100koreatimes-a69afccef1c363b6eca2d7abf95e7115koreatimesen37.5424 126.935ManMadeDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldNaturalDisastersPublicHealthCommunicableDiseases20200322063900https://www.rappler.com/nation/255151-without-test-kits-provinces-cities-efforts-fighting-coronavirus?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29PROACTIVE MEASURES. Police checkpoints along San Juanico Bridge in Leyte show government commitment against coronavirus despite zero confirmed case in the province. Photo by Jazmin Bonifacio/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – Outside Metro Manila provinces, cities, and towns are doubling efforts against....Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:10:00 +0100rappler-2790a76c371d12833d9a12c125f76bb9rappleren7.08008 125.614PublicHealthCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersGwendolyn GarciaEdsel SalvanaAutonomous RegionNaguib SinarimboFacebookInterior Minister20200319151000https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/03/19/2002093/offshore-quake-zambales-felt-pampanga-amid-luzon-quarantineMANILA, Philippines State volcanology bureau Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday afternoon recorded a magnitude 4.6 earthquake of tectonic origin. According to the state seismology agency, the quake's epicenter was identified at 30 kilometers southwest of San Felipe, Zambales.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:58:00 +0100philstar-58299be9e91d08befb0f580fe368b38dphilstaren6.517152 126.093399PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseases20200319095800https://www.bulatlat.com/2020/03/18/cultural-groups-demand-justice-for-colleague-slain-in-bohol/Marlos Maldos performing during the peasant month protest action in October 2019. (Photo courtesy of Tey Lopez) “Marlon was a daring, graceful and creative dancer. He was amiable and hospitable especially to guest trainors from other cultural organizations. He was loved and admired by the youth he trained in his dance workshops.Wed, 18 Mar 2020 07:25:00 +0100bulatlat-64448e88854d27ebd8fa3c22c3290523bulatlaten10.49386 119.893402CultureConflictCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersPublicHealthFacebookUniversity of the Philippines20200318072500https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-10-16-march-2020PHILIPPINES. As of 12 March, more than 208,000 people remain displaced due to a series of earthquakes in North Cotabato and Davao del Sur in late 2019. Over 42,000 are talking shelter in 74 evacuation centres, while over 166,000 people are staying outside of evacuation centres in spontaneous settlements.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:32:00 +0100reliefWeb-6f02ca35756e876c54530587d2cd049dreliefWeben14.6096 121.006ConflictNaturalDisastersRed CrossArakan ArmyArmed ForcesChin State20200317123200https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/asean-weekly-disaster-update-09-15-mar-2020REGIONAL SUMMARY: Scattered and isolated rain showers were reported in several parts of Indonesia, resulting to localised flooding events. None of which had significant impact. Meanwhile, several earthquakes of at least magnitude 5.0 were detected in Indonesia and the Philippines. One of which resulted to a minor disaster in Indonesia.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:25:00 +0100reliefWeb-41599a64515fc72be06dcc99d0b3c86creliefWeben-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersFloodingBadan MeteorologiASEANNational Disaster Management Organisation20200317082500https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-report-37-ms-69-earthquake-incident-matanao-davao-del-sur-14-marchSituation Overview. On 15 December 2019 at 2:11 PM, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake jolted the municipality of Matanao, Davao del Sur (06.74N, 125.20E - 005 km N 72W) with a tectonic origin and a depth of focus of 3 km. Source: DOST-PHIVOLCS Earthquake Bulletin. I. Status of Affected Families / Persons.Sun, 15 Mar 2020 06:24:00 +0100reliefWeb-52b0307a8c371f772b9dd6083e85e681reliefWebenNaturalDisasters20200315062400https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/03/14/2000693/pangasinan-monitor-entry-people-manilaLINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Philippines As Metro Manila prepares for community quarantine beginning tomorrow, Gov. Amado Espino III ordered all of the province’s 43 town and four city mayors as well as their barangay officials to be on the lookout for the exodus of people in the coming days.Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:49:00 +0100philstar-c61ca268d4e1b6f9720a4eabe54c386dphilstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthCesar Ramirez20200313174900https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-measles-outbreak-operation-update-re-emergence-vaccine-preventableDescription of the disaster. The number of measles cases has increased in the Philippines in recent years, with a dramatic increase in cases across the country in late 2018. On 7 February 2019, the Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported outbreaks of measles in five Regions, namely the....Thu, 12 Mar 2020 19:31:00 +0100reliefWeb-be225b3f6f21f97025bd457a55c61451reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesNational CapitalWHOEmergencyTyphoon Phanfone20200312193100https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1182256.shtmlFile photo: Xinhua The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Wednesday raised the alert level over Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines, saying the volcano has "entered a period of unrest." The institute said it declared alter level 1, saying that the volcano on Negros....Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:47:00 +0100globaltimes-4028b11af39d3e74b96f52164945003bglobaltimesen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200311064700http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/11/c_138865782.htmMANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Wednesday raised the alert level over Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines, saying the volcano has "entered a period of unrest." The institute said it declared alter level 1, saying that the volcano on....Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:06:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-b04fd7d221e4c71f6c84e20d45bf1388xinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200311060600https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/253991-nationwide-earthquake-drill-2020-canceled-coronavirus-outbreak?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29PREPARED. Corazon Elementary School pupils in Batasan, Quezon City, participate in a simultaneous nationwide earthquake drill on Thursday, June 20 2019. Photo by Darren Langit/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – The The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has canceled the....Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:07:00 +0100rappler-68df2377e5f6c32d256cbf4a5087f82arappleren14.6629 121.065CrisisResponseCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersPublicHealthNational Disaster Risk Reduction20200310110700https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1238632/magnitude-4-4-earthquake-in-eastern-samarMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit Dolores, Eastern Samar on Monday morning. Information from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) showed the earthquake, which struck at 7:39 a.m., was located at 49 kilometers southeast of Dolores town.Mon, 09 Mar 2020 04:57:00 +0100inquirer-73335e1656956698cc0b867b2ff4f91finquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersSamar Island20200309045700https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/292872/magnitude-4-4-quake-jolts-parts-of-eastern-visayasCEBU CITY, Philippines — Another magnitude 4.4 earthquake jolted parts of Eastern Visayas this Monday morning, March 9, 2020. An earthquake bulletin issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that the ground shaking was felt at 7:39 a.m.Mon, 09 Mar 2020 04:57:00 +0100inquirer-6fb275e2124f592d89daf04274b7e8b9inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200309045700https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1847517/Cebu/Local-News/90-day-building-assessment-set-by-DILG-not-enoughNOT enough. This was what officials of the cities of Cebu and Mandaue said on the 90-day deadline set by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for local government units to submit a rapid structural assessment report on all buildings in case of a major earthquake.Sat, 07 Mar 2020 16:36:00 +0100sunstar-b4735eca133bbddd974b513be84c864bsunstaren-2.931944 -40.169444NaturalDisastersEduardo AñoDela Cruz20200307163600http://www.ecns.cn/news/2020-03-06/detail-ifzuhesu4122007.shtmlConfirmed COVID-19 cases in the Asia-pacific region kept increasing rapidly on Friday as Bhutan reported the first case of the epidemic. Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering said on Friday morning that one positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Himalayan kingdom. The patient is a 76-year-old U.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:08:00 +0100ecns-11f49f4ab5e80009de079600a4d724acecnsen38.9051 -77.0162PublicHealthCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersLotay TsheringZafar MirzaTribhuvan International AirportHealth MinistryMinistry of HealthScott MorrisonJapanese governmentShinzo Abe20200306160800http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/06/c_138850497.htmHong Kong, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Asia-pacific region kept increasing rapidly on Friday as Bhutan reported the first case of the epidemic. Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering said on Friday morning that one positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Himalayan kingdom.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:06:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-49b85a3d14b3f7c6d82d98c8bb59770exinhuanet_enen22.4222282068564 114.157925233557CommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthNaturalDisastersLotay TsheringZafar MirzaTribhuvan International AirportHealth MinistryMinistry of HealthScott MorrisonJapanese governmentShinzo Abe20200306130600http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-03/06/content_75783081.htmHong Kong, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Asia-pacific region kept increasing rapidly on Friday as Bhutan reported the first case of the epidemic. Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering said on Friday morning that one positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Himalayan kingdom.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:47:00 +0100china.org.cn-d6c583921d50d3325afcbbf69a1a1625china.org.cnen22.4222282068564 114.157925233557CommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthNaturalDisastersLotay TsheringZafar MirzaTribhuvan International AirportHealth MinistryMinistry of HealthScott MorrisonJapanese governmentShinzo Abe20200306124700https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-report-55-ms-66-earthquake-incident-tulunan-north-cotabato-04-marchSituation Overview. On 29 October 2019 at 09:04 AM, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake jolted the municipality of Tulunan, North Cotabato (06.81N, 125.03E - 022 km S 79E) with a tectonic origin and a depth of focus of 7 km. The earthquake was also felt in the neighboring municipalities of North Cotabato and Davao Region.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 04:35:00 +0100reliefWeb-18156f97ad447f783bb709528627a0c5reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200306043500https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1095671MANILA The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Thursday asked all churches to inform the faithful of the conduct of the First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) set to be held next week. “The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)....Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:03:00 +0100pna-f05da198a26fb50733f4d8fe85786f07pnaen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCivilProtectionCrisisResponseNational Disaster Risk ReductionOffice of Civil Defense20200305110300https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-mindanao-earthquakes-emergency-operation-update-n-2-emergency-appealDescription of the disaster. On 29 October 2019, two strong earthquakes struck the province of North Cotabato, Mindanao, the first one of magnitude 6.6 in Tuluna at 09:04; the second of magnitude 6.1 and 9km deep at 10:42 with almost the same epicenter. Just two days after, on 31 October 2019 at 09:15, another tectonic 1 magnitude 6.Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:42:00 +0100reliefWeb-a7e6b83eec51a9c3d7f726494813871freliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersEmergency20200305064200https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/292109/aftershocks-continue-in-eastern-visayasA magnitude 3.4 quake, tagged as an aftershock of the March 2-Leyte earthquake, was felt in Eastern Visayas on Thursday, March 5. Its epicenter traced to about two kilometers east of Leyte. (Screengrab from Phivolcs) CEBU CITY, Philippines — Parts of Eastern Visayas continue to feel aftershocks from the Magnitude 5.Thu, 05 Mar 2020 04:52:00 +0100inquirer-8c5fce77edcb82cc0c7ef8f792f76b21inquireren11.37315 124.489403NaturalDisasters20200305045200https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2020/03/05/1998257/korea-and-philippines-are-old-friends-71-years-friendshipThis Tuesday, March 3rd, marked the 71st anniversary of the estab-lishment of diplomatic ties between the Republic of Korea and the Philippines. This bond has deepened and blossomed into one of mutual respect and cooperation a friendship that was sealed when 7,420 members of the Philippine....Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:55:00 +0100philstar-47c9e85f3db1c8bb41b6dc06d433bc6aphilstarenNaturalDisastersDevelopmentRed CrossWHOWorld Health OrganizationMoon Jae-inASEANRodrigo DuterteHAN Dong-manKorean War20200304175500https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1095497QUAKE AWARENESS. Jeffrey Perez, Science Research Specialist of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-Phivolcs), briefs media practitioners on how to prepare in case of earthquakes and other geological hazards during the #BidaAngHanda: Talk....Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:10:00 +0100pna-8dd9608e0bd807f7fb2d2977c4daf7dapnaen14.6629 121.065NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseJeffrey PerezCamp AguinaldoNational Disaster Risk Reduction20200304111000https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1236043/magnitude-3-7-earthquake-shakes-davao-del-surMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck parts of Davao del Sur on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake struck four kilometers southwest of Kiblawan town at 5:26 a.m. Phivolcs said that the tremor was of tectonic origin, and had a 10-kilometer depth of focus.Tue, 03 Mar 2020 04:21:00 +0100inquirer-3365272b3295e6a89fd02656914c5656inquirerenNaturalDisasters20200303042100https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/earthquake-tsunami-drill-inculcates-culture-safety-coastal-townBy Neela Duallo. DAVAO ORIENTAL Inculcating the culture of safety and disaster preparedness among all residents, especially those in coastal areas which are vulnerable to tsunamis, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) conducted an earthquake and tsunami drill yesterday, February 26.Tue, 03 Mar 2020 04:20:00 +0100reliefWeb-d6eff8f346ca3496b280d7903e5ee713reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseManMadeDisastersDepartment Head20200303042000https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1235499/5-5-quake-jolts-eastern-visayasCEBU CITY, Philippines – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook parts of the Visayas on Monday, March 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the earthquake struck at 5:19 a.m. eight kilometers northwest of Capoocan town, Leyte.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:25:00 +0100inquirer-838e84f091c0c0f5b57e61a47de51037inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersRenato Solidum20200302042500https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/291478/gullas-orders-suspension-of-public-school-classes-in-talisay-cityCEBU CITY, Philippines – Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas has ordered the suspension of classes in all public elementary and high schools in his city to allow the inspection of school buildings. Gullas said the earthquake that was felt earlier today, March 2, 2020, should not be taken lightly.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:25:00 +0100inquirer-0f24844545616d955b0af73d0e1d468dinquireren10.7394 122.968697NaturalDisastersFacebook20200302042500https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1846640/Tacloban/Local-News/Leyte-towns-suspend-classes-after-M55-quakeTHE local governments of Carigara and Capoocan in Leyte have suspended classes in all levels following the magnitude 5.5 earthquake that hit the province Monday morning, March 2. Carigara Mayor Eduardo Ong directed the school officials to conduct initial inspection within their respective areas and....Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:23:00 +0100sunstar-fd71845f697fc0d0e9b376ca5e1c83e2sunstaren11.37315 124.489403NaturalDisastersCrisisResponse20200302042300https://www.rappler.com/nation/253133-leyte-earthquake-march-2-2020?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29CEBU CITY, Philippines – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit Leyte The earthquake's epicenter was in Capoocan, Leyte, and had a depth of 13 kilometers. According to Phivolcs, an intensity V earthquake was felt in Pastrana, Leyte, while an intensity IV was reported in Palo.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 03:18:00 +0100rappler-bc5cbf07202d2ab80bfbc9aa52db04b2rappleren11.37315 124.489403NaturalDisasters20200302031800http://www.china.org.cn/world/2020-03/02/content_75763123.htmAn earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 shook central Philippines early on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The quake, which struck at 5:19 a.m., hit at a depth of 13 kilometers, about 8 kilometers northwest of Capoocan, a town in Leyte province, the institute said.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:37:00 +0100china.org.cn-e882a4424b6ebe48cc09fb02371f80b4china.org.cnen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersRenato Solidum20200302023700http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/02/c_138834088.htmMANILA, March 2 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 shook central Philippines early on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The quake, which struck at 5:19 a.m., hit at a depth of 13 kilometers, about 8 kilometers northwest of....Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:16:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-715781d2f9fed4ef1e2bf6449a92c940xinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersRenato Solidum20200302021600https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/02/29/1996834/magnitude-55-quake-jolts-saranganiSARANGANI, Philippines A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Sarangani, Davao Occidental yesterday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs officials warned the public of possible aftershocks although the trembler was not expected to cause damage to infrastructure.Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:24:00 +0100philstar-8bc720c45d199d7123c09e657f4218c4philstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200228182400https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1234508/magnitude-5-5-earthquake-shakes-davao-occidentalMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Davao Occidental in the early hours of Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake struck at 3:13 a.m., 187 kilometers southeast of Sarangani town. Phivolcs said that the temblor was of tectonic origin, and had a 130-kilometer depth of focus.Fri, 28 Feb 2020 04:32:00 +0100inquirer-609fd46b91877c05b508157f86b61385inquireren7.08008 125.614NaturalDisasters20200228043200http://www.china.org.cn/world/2020-02/28/content_75753915.htmAn earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 hit the southern Philippines before dawn on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology said. The institute said the offshore quake, which struck at 3:13 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 130 kilometers, about 187 kilometers southeast of Sarangani town in Davao Occidental province.Fri, 28 Feb 2020 01:48:00 +0100china.org.cn-fd6f9503e0acd75636b7aff7f79d4a56china.org.cnen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200228014800http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-02/28/c_138825844.htmMANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 hit the southern Philippines before dawn on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology said. The institute said the offshore quake, which struck at 3:13 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 130 kilometers, about 187....Fri, 28 Feb 2020 01:09:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-edff33f1a567f8f35393d3c242733d85xinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200228010900https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/02/27/1996547/local-execs-told-submit-structural-assessment-report-big-one-quakeMANILA, Philippines The Department of the Interior and Local Government is ordering cities and municipalities to assess all establishments for the so-called “Big One” earthquake and submit their assessment reports within 90 days. Local government units are directed to submit their structural....Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:27:00 +0100philstar-ad4d3ef668daa7f5147f82cbb6400281philstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersMetropolitan Manila Development AuthorityEduardo AñoMariano Alvarez20200227142700https://www.rappler.com/nation/252773-dilg-orders-lgus-craft-plans-for-big-one-90-days?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29Welcome 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). DILG orders LGUs to craft plans for the 'Big One' in 90 days.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:12:00 +0100rappler-da22fdfb4b649cae8757c8dd0d996313rappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersEduardo AñoCamp Crame20200226121200https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1233449/magnitude-4-0-earthquake-strikes-zamboanga-del-norteMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Zamboanga Del Norte on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake was recorded at 5:38 a.m., 44 kilometers southwest of Siocon town. Phivolcs said that the tremor was of tectonic origin, and had a one-kilometer depth of focus.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:09:00 +0100inquirer-19974229801bbb0fbf7e740c78e73337inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200226050900https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/02/25/20/adapting-to-rising-seas-schools-on-ph-island-move-to-raftersThe remains of a submerged house on Batasan, an island in the Philippines, where the highest point is just 6.5 feet above sea level, Nov. 24, 2019. A 7.2-magnitude earthquake in 2013 caused Batasan and three neighboring islands to collapse downward, making them more vulnerable to the surrounding sea.Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:50:00 +0100abs-cbnnews-6473a029c1323293d35d073854d68d91abs-cbnnewsen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersFloodingThe New York TimesJes Aznar20200225165000https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/top-turkish-iranian-officials-talk-covid-19-on-phone/1743402ANKARA. Turkey’s foreign minister and his Iranian counterpart on Monday discussed the coronavirus outbreak as well as yesterday’s earthquake which struck eastern Turkey near Iran’s border, according to diplomatic sources. In a phone call, Javad Zarif expressed his condolences over the death of nine Turkish people from the 5.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:53:00 +0100aa-en-a9d80faa01421c587df31da7fe1b5c3baa-enen35.7745 51.4477NaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthGlauk KonjufcaJavad ZarifHealth MinistryWHOAFAD20200224155300https://www.yenisafak.com/en/life/turkish-iranian-fms-discuss-covid-19-over-phone-3512700Turkey’s foreign minister and his Iranian counterpart on Monday discussed the coronavirus outbreak as well as yesterday’s earthquake which struck eastern Turkey near Iran’s border, according to diplomatic sources. In a phone call, Javad Zarif expressed his condolences over the death of nine Turkish people from the 5.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:56:00 +0100yenisafak-en-02e312524d0d517b06ee9b744d7d0efeyenisafak-enen30.5725 114.279PublicHealthNaturalDisastersUNbodiesCommunicableDiseasesTerroristAttackMigrationTimoGazzada2020ConflictGlauk KonjufcaJavad ZarifHealth MinistryTurkish AirlinesILNA news agencyWHOAFADAli Rabiei20200224145600https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-report-35-ms-69-earthquake-incident-matanao-davao-del-sur-21-februarySituation Overview. On 15 December 2019 at 2:11 PM, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake jolted the municipality of Matanao, Davao del Sur (06.74N, 125.20E - 005 km N 72W) with a tectonic origin and a depth of focus of 3 km. I. Status of Affected Families / Persons.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:31:00 +0100reliefWeb-0e2a1f6b255e8ff46df6ba0604dc680areliefWebenNaturalDisasters20200224053100https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/289978/dost-to-establish-seismic-station-in-cebu-citys-barangay-taptapDOST Undersecretary and Phivolcs director, Renato Solidum Jr.. on January 15 showed media the state-of-the-art volcanic and earthquake monitoring systems of Phivolcs. | Inquirer file photo. CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is seeking the approval of the Cebu....Mon, 24 Feb 2020 04:29:00 +0100inquirer-109ea8de1795d430d5db1815e28a91f7inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersMayor Edgardo LabellaRenato Solidum20200224042900https://www.enca.com/news/quake-iran-kills-eight-neighbouring-turkeyFile: This handout aerial picture made available by the Humanitarian Relief Foundation shows rescue workers searching for survivors in the rubble of a building after an earthquake in Elazig, Eastern Turkey, on January 25, 2020. Istanbul - A magnitude 5.Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:02:00 +0100enca-be863ef2c68786ba33024bc76d5ca01bencaen35.7745 51.4477NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyFahrettin KocaHumanitarian Relief FoundationSuleyman SoyluRecep Tayyip ErdoganInterior Minister20200223150200https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/entry/croatie-tremblement-de-terre-frappe-zagreb-importants-degats_fr_5e77215fc5b6eab77949ba3cSÉISME - Deux crise sérieuses, en même temps. Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5,3 a frappé la capitale croate Zagreb ce dimanche 22 mars au matin provoquant d’importants dégâts matériels et des scènes de panique. Le séisme, qui a frappé la Croatie en pleine lutte contre l’épidémie du....Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:01:00 +0100huffingtonpost-fr-fr-69143597521d239417be42b582c4575ahuffingtonpost-fr-frfr45.75666821788 16.0686941522768In croatia, an earthquake strikes Zagreb and made significant damageIn croatia, an earthquake strikes Zagreb and made significant damageCommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthNaturalDisastersMilan BandicDavor Bozinovic20200322100100https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/02/26/changements-climatiques-10-secteurs-aux-perspectives-demploi-renouvelees-3-3La décennie 2020 s’est amorcée avec des feux de forêt sans précédent en Australie, une éruption volcanique aux Philippines, un tremblement de terre au Mexique et même au Canada, un blizzard historique à Terre-Neuve. Depuis les années 1970, le réchauffement de la planète a multiplié par quatre le nombre de catastrophes liées au climat.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:08:00 +0100journaldemontreal-e22db0a50949ded20a552ab90c93a77ajournaldemontrealfr-35.3499 149.042Climate change: 10 sectors to employment prospects renewed (3/3)Climate change: 10 sectors to employment prospects renewed (3/3)NaturalDisastersMatthew Chapman20200226150800https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/02/25/changements-climatiques-10-secteurs-aux-perspectives-demploi-renouvelees-2-3La décennie 2020 s’est amorcée avec des feux de forêt sans précédent en Australie, une éruption volcanique aux Philippines, un tremblement de terre au Mexique et même au Canada, un blizzard historique à Terre-Neuve. Depuis les années 1970, le réchauffement de la planète a multiplié par quatre le nombre de catastrophes liées au climat.Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:32:00 +0100journaldemontreal-bb5d5f13ec16e82f0a5af321fd9e5c87journaldemontrealfr-35.3499 149.042Climate change: 10 sectors to employment prospects renewed (2/3)Climate change: 10 sectors to employment prospects renewed (2/3)NaturalDisastersJean-Talon20200225153200https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/02/24/changements-climatiques-10-secteurs-aux-perspectives-demploi-renouvelees-1-3La décennie 2020 s’est amorcée avec des feux de forêt sans précédent en Australie, une éruption volcanique aux Philippines, un tremblement de terre au Mexique et même au Canada, un blizzard historique à Terre-Neuve. Depuis les années 1970, le réchauffement de la planète a multiplié par quatre le nombre de catastrophes liées au climat.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:40:00 +0100journaldemontreal-4a3c66dce93d9554619f7dee6b9dc56ejournaldemontrealfr-35.3499 149.042Climate change: 10 sectors to employment prospects renewed (1/3)Climate change: 10 sectors to employment prospects renewed (1/3)ClimateActionNaturalDisastersMatthew ChapmanCaisse de dépôt et placement du Québec20200224154000https://www.elpais.com.co/colombia/na-sobreviviente-describe-un-cuadro-de-horror-en-filipinas.htmlLina es una pereirana que vive con su esposo en la isla Leyte, una de las afectadas por el tifón en Filipinas. La tía de Lina, Miryam Calle, confirmó este lunes que su sobrina los llamó en horas de la noche para decir que estaba bien, pese a que la situación allá está muy complicada porque no ha llegado ningún organismo de socorro.Sat, 21 Mar 2020 21:54:00 +0100elpais-CO-84c4c986f92a1006abd3b1e15841dde3elpais-COes11.37315 124.489403Colombia survivor describes a table of horror in the philippinesColombia survivor describes a table of horror in the philippinesNaturalDisastersUNbodiesNaciones UnidasPolicía NacionalJohn GingFerdinand BrionesDefensa CivilReynaldo Balido20200321215400https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1247413/4-3-quake-hits-off-pangasinan-townMANILA, Philippines–A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck off Agno town in Pangasinan before dawn Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported. The quake, which hit at 4:23 a.m., centered 101 kilometers southwest of Agno at a depth of 26 kilometers. It was followed by five light tremors that occurred in the vicinity.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:23:00 +0100inquirer-4d861676b8b4d2d57933ebcd23e6aac6inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200324042300https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/asia/coronavirus-surges-across-se-asia-malaysia-warns-tsunami-cases.htmlBy Reuters 19 March 2020. JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR—Coronavirus infections surged across Southeast Asia on Wednesday with Indonesia’s death toll jumping from five to 19 and Malaysia warning of “a tsunami” of cases if people did not follow new restrictions on movement.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 06:42:00 +0100irrawaddy-4fd9bbcb375ab34ee859f5f13697f07cirrawaddyen3.1442152991448 101.68960987945PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesChristopher LeeFacebookNoor Hisham Abdullah20200319064200https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/asia/coronavirus-surges-across-se-asia-malaysia-warns-tsunami-cases.htmlBy Reuters 19 March 2020. JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR—Coronavirus infections surged across Southeast Asia on Wednesday with Indonesia’s death toll jumping from five to 19 and Malaysia warning of “a tsunami” of cases if people did not follow new restrictions on movement.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 06:37:00 +0100irrawaddy.com-4fd9bbcb375ab34ee859f5f13697f07cirrawaddy.comen3.1442152991448 101.68960987945PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesChristopher LeeFacebookNoor Hisham Abdullah20200319063700https://www.gulf-times.com/story/658746/Malaysia-warns-of-tsunami-of-casesCoronavirus infections surged across Southeast Asia yesterday with Indonesia’s death toll jumping from five to 19 and Malaysia warning of “a tsunami” of cases if people did not follow new restrictions on movement. The number of cases across the region has risen more than 10-fold this month to at....Wed, 18 Mar 2020 23:52:00 +0100gulf-times-f474d9afc1b572c20ae4eda136b0491bgulf-timesen14.6096 121.006PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesChristopher LeeWorld Health OrganisationFacebookNoor Hisham Abdullah20200318235200https://in.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-malaysia/coronavirus-surges-across-southeast-asia-as-malaysia-warns-of-tsunami-of-cases-idINKBN2150OO?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FINtopNews+%28News+%2F+IN+%2F+Top+News%29The number of cases across the region has risen more than 10-fold this month to at least 1,900, driven in part by hundreds of infections stemming from a mass Muslim gathering in Malaysia just over two weeks ago. “We beg you to stay at home and protect yourself and your family. Please,” Malaysia’s health ministry posted on Twitter.Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:08:00 +0100reuters-in-745ebf4f40bbb3ccbd13c9469ee73952reuters-inen14.6096 121.006PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesChristopher LeeFacebookNoor Hisham Abdullah20200318170800https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/03/18/20/indonesias-death-toll-jumps-to-19-as-coronavirus-surges-across-southeast-asiaHundreds of cases linked to mosque event in Malaysia. JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR - Indonesia's coronavirus death toll jumped on Wednesday from five to 19 and Malaysia warned of "a tsunami" of cases if people did not follow new movement restrictions as infections surged across Southeast Asia.Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:02:00 +0100abs-cbnnews-fbfc7ca916fc4f95dd8a6556bbf32ad5abs-cbnnewsen3.1442152991448 101.68960987945CommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersPublicHealthChristopher LeeFacebookNoor Hisham Abdullah20200318160200https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/18/03/2020/Indonesia-s-death-toll-jumps-as-coronavirus-surges-across-SE-AsiaJAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesia's coronavirus death toll jumped on Wednesday from five to 19 and Malaysia warned of "a tsunami" of cases if people did not follow new movement restrictions as infections surged across Southeast Asia. The number of cases across the region has risen nearly 10-fold this....Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:36:00 +0100thepeninsulaqatar-0fd2ccffdd6cb7a7e7da326350da24adthepeninsulaqataren3.1442152991448 101.68960987945CommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthNaturalDisastersChristopher LeeFacebookNoor Hisham Abdullah20200318143600https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2020/03/18/coronavirus-cases-surge-10-fold-across-se-asia-to-nearly-2000/Health officials don their protective suits as they prepare to disinfect a mosque in Jakarta. (AP pic) JAKARTA: Indonesia’s coronavirus death toll jumped on Wednesday from 5 to 19 and Malaysia warned of “a tsunami” of cases if people did not follow new movement restrictions as infections surged across Southeast Asia.Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:24:00 +0100freemalaysiatoday-5c3d1b188e7bd794c76912189348a21afreemalaysiatodayen14.6096 121.006CommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthNaturalDisastersChristopher LeeWorld Health OrganisationFacebookNoor Hisham Abdullah20200318142400https://www.oann.com/malaysia-starts-two-week-isolation-to-rein-in-coronavirus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=malaysia-starts-two-week-isolation-to-rein-in-coronavirusMarch 18, 2020. By Stanley Widianto and Ebrahim Harris. JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Indonesia’s coronavirus death toll jumped on Wednesday from five to 19 and Malaysia warned of “a tsunami” of cases if people did not follow new movement restrictions as infections surged across Southeast Asia.Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:44:00 +0100oann-6d74ff4977ba1e4d07a546db03f8603boannen3.1442152991448 101.68960987945CommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthNaturalDisastersMatthew TostevinGareth JonesChristopher LeeLiz LeeFacebookNoor Hisham AbdullahRozanna Latiff20200318134400http://www.startribune.com/quake-off-russia-s-far-east-islands-prompts-tsunami-warning/569082362/Purchase: Order Reprint MOSCOW A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck in the northern Pacific on Wednesday and a tsunami warning was issued for the closest shores on Russia's far eastern Kuril Islands. A tsunami watch was in place for Hawaii. Shares advanced in Asia on Wednesday after the Dow Jones....Wed, 25 Mar 2020 05:47:00 +0100startribune-383500639b30a603bad4035eb016790astartribuneen45.0679349162116 147.876462455708NaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthCarlo NavarroDow Jones Industrial Average20200325054700https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/03/26/3-mild-quakes-jolt-surigao-del-sur%e2%80%a8%e2%80%a8By Mike Crismundo . BUTUAN CITY – Three mild tectonic earthquakes jolted Surigao del Sur province Thursday morning, March 26. In its bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said a 2.1-magnitude earthquake was registered at 6:30 a.m.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:18:00 +0100mb-com-ph-5e8c128b2cb82c8f2c4adb49d5403897mb-com-phen8.370713 126.319NaturalDisastersCrisisResponse20200326041800https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/coronavirus-london-hospitals-risk-hitting-21757670London hospitals risk being overwhelmed "in days" by a "tsunami' of cases, a senior NHS chief has warned. The chief executive of NHS Providers - which represents hospital and ambulance trusts - said hospitals in the capital are facing an "explosion" in demand at the same time as an unprecedented number of staff are sick or in self-isolation.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:44:00 +0100themirror-612a026216ccc87acc9c8d870307ca96themirroren51.4879 -0.177998NaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionPublicHealthCommunicableDiseasesNHSNeil FergusonChris HopsonBBCMainland ChinaBBC Radio20200326114400http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-03/27/content_75864985.htmMANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 shook the southern Philippines on Thursday night, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The offshore quake, which struck at 11:38 p.m. local time (1538 GMT), hit at a depth of 41 km,....Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:38:00 +0100china.org.cn-fd5684f0dccd02b6e93516939dbe75fechina.org.cnen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200326173800https://globalnews.ca/news/6735897/philippines-earthquake-magnitude/An earthquake of 6.0 magnitude struck 196 kilometres southeast of Budta, Philippines , the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said on Thursday. This is a breaking news story that will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay in the loop.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:37:00 +0100cknw-e4ccd69bf71b895c1728df667e6f39d8cknwen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersEuropean Mediterranean Seismological Centre20200326173700https://globalnews.ca/news/6735897/philippines-earthquake-magnitude/An earthquake of 6.0 magnitude struck 196 kilometres southeast of Budta, Philippines , the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said on Thursday. This is a breaking news story that will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay in the loop.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:46:00 +0100globalnews-e4ccd69bf71b895c1728df667e6f39d8globalnewsen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersEuropean Mediterranean Seismological Centre20200326174600https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1850167/Manila/Local-News/Magnitude-6-earthquake-hits-SaranganiA MAGNITUDE 6 earthquake struck Maasim town in Sarangani at 11:38 p.m. Thursday, March 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded the epicenter of the earthquake at 22 kilometers (km) south of the town with a depth of 41 km.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:58:00 +0100sunstar-fe52e2115494803e8249c5c4c73477dfsunstaren6.228593 125.065201NaturalDisasters20200326175800https://www.lemonde.fr/planete/live/2020/03/26/coronavirus-reunion-du-g20-derniers-bilans-et-plan-americain-suivez-en-direct-les-annonces-de-la-journee_6034460_3244.html, parmi lesquels 20 647 décès, ont été officiellement déclarés dans le monde depuis le début de la pandémie, selon un comptage réalisé par l’Agence France-Presse (AFP) à partir de sources officielles mercredi à 21 h 15 (à Paris). Les Etats-Unis sont le pays où la contagion progresse le plus rapidement, avec 1 031 morts et 68 572 cas confirmés.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:57:00 +0100LeMonde-07b87784254f54bca7d6b399a05a49bfLeMondefr48.8521 2.34899The number of deaths of coronavirus in the state of New York increased significantly in 24 hours, with 100 additional deathsThe number of deaths of coronavirus in the state of New York increased significantly in 24 hours, with 100 additional deathsG20CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionPublicHealthUNbodiesNaturalDisastersPierre BouvierONUCécile BouanchaudJohns HopkinsJérôme SalomonAndrew CuomoHenrietta H. Fore20200326175700https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1249172/magnitude-6-0-earthquake-strikes-saranganiMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Sarangani Thursday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake struck at 11:38 p.m. at 22 kilometers southeast of Maasim town. The tremor was of tectonic origin and had a 41-kilometer depth of focus.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:46:00 +0100inquirer-237980fb110aadae60d750f051decd3dinquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200327044600http://www.met.gov.my/content/pdf/siaranmedia/english/26%20March%202020%20-%20Strong%20Earthquake%20in%20Mindanao,%20Philippines%20on%2026%20March%202020%20at%2011.38%20pm.pdfJMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Ruj. Kami: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.16(60) PRESS RELEASE Strong Earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter scale occurred near Mindanao, Philippines at 11:38pm (Malaysian Local Time) on 26 March 2020 . The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 5.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:45:00 +0100met-my-bf04892cf5bf7fac9f27b3544ba7460fmet-myen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200327044500https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/tu-dca032720.phpCredit: 2020 Miki et al. Cervical cancer screening rates in Japan were significantly affected in the years following the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, Tohoku University scientists report in the journal PLOS ONE. "Conflicts and disasters, and the social isolation that often....Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:58:00 +0100eurekalert-2dc073b13c02c3f87eb27413c420dabdeurekalerten35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersNuclearMedecineBiotechnologyMiyagi PrefectureHurricane Katrina20200327155800https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200327104114.htm"Conflicts and disasters, and the social isolation that often follows, have a major impact on healthcare and lead to delays in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers," says Tohoku University's Yasuhiro Miki, who specializes in disaster obstetrics and gynecology. On March 11, 2011, Miyagi Prefecture in eastern Japan experienced a 9.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:48:00 +0100sciencedaily-d9ec3a3ee35f090c42aaa112f7e2899esciencedailyen35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersNuclearMedecineBiotechnologyMiyagi PrefectureHurricane Katrina20200327174800