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In its latest bulletin, Phivolcs said the temblor hit 96 kilometers (km) southeast of the municipality of Manay at 11:12 a.m. The quake of tectonic origin had a depth of 101 km.Sun, 26 Jul 2020 06:16:00 +0200inquirer-ca0f1b6960cbcc2c3ca1dda88df47ea4inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200726061600https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/07/23/todays-headline-photos/shackled/744645/Twenty kilos of shabu estimated at P136 million were seized during a buy bust at the Quezon City Memorial Circle on July 22, 2020. Arrested were two Chinese and a Filipino. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN. Manila Mayor Francisco 'Isko Moreno' Domagoso on Tuesday, July 22, 2020, leads the groundbreaking....Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:38:00 +0200manilatimes-83c5fe73696168dfbe3c3c1475d9ad67manilatimesen14.6096 121.006PublicHealthCommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersMayor FranciscoMoreno' DomagosoIsko Moreno20200722213800https://www.finanzen.at/nachrichten/aktien/top-40-billboard-recording-artist-and-philanthropist-laura-angelini-announced-as-first-artist-ambassador-of-shelterbox-usa-1029411656SANTA BARBARA, Calif. July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Â Top 40 Billboard Recording Artist and Philanthropist, Laura Angelini was announced as the first official Artist Ambassador of ShelterBox USA , a global humanitarian organization that has helped provide shelter to over 1.5 million people displaced after disaster.Tue, 21 Jul 2020 03:30:00 +0200finanzen-at-52d4dae1fcbae7a731b0760fd85a5030finanzen-aten38.9051 -77.0162CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersCirque Du SoleilNobel Peace PrizeLaura AngeliniAndy Williams20200721033000https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/top-40-billboard-recording-artist-and-philanthropist-laura-angelini-announced-as-first-artist-ambassador-of-shelterbox-usa-1029411656SANTA BARBARA, Calif. July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Top 40 Billboard Recording Artist and Philanthropist, Laura Angelini was announced as the first official Artist Ambassador of ShelterBox USA , a global humanitarian organization that has helped provide shelter to over 1.5 million people displaced after disaster.Tue, 21 Jul 2020 03:28:00 +0200markets-businessinsider-96152729a2abc7fe77bbe0373293c4camarkets-businessinsideren38.9051 -77.0162CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersCirque Du SoleilNobel Peace PrizeLaura AngeliniAndy Williams20200721032800https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1308560/magnitude-4-3-earthquake-jolts-davao-occidentalMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck off mainland Mindanao on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The 6:12 a.m. quake centered 169 kilometers southwest of Sarangani in Socsargen region. Phivolcs said the tremor was of tectonic origin, and had an 89-kilometer depth of focus.Sat, 18 Jul 2020 05:08:00 +0200inquirer-044b60dca881ff1bb32386bcff066d07inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200718050800https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/07/17/2028684/mayon-volcanos-status-lowered-alert-level-1MANILA, Philippines State volcanologists downgraded Friday the status of Mayon Volcano in Albay to Alert Level 1, which signifies low level of unrest, following the continued decline of monitored parameters. This means the “likelihood of an eruption occurring within the immediate future has diminished.Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:32:00 +0200philstar-58339607c86ea97399dd392a2b5db04dphilstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200717063200https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/327405/3-5-magnitude-quake-in-minglanilla-shakes-metro-cebuA 3.5-magnitude tectonic earthquake, whose epicenter is located 6 kilometers northeast of Minglanilla town in Cebu, shook parts of Metro Cebu at 7:17 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2020. Intensity III was felt in Lapu-Lapu City. | via PHIVOLCs. CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 3.Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:38:00 +0200inquirer-2bf0197039e6442dab2d4dca5a2631ebinquireren10.30723 123.898399NaturalDisasters20200717043800https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/16/i-desire-mercyThe Gospel again focuses us on the centrality of mercy in Jesus’ life and ministry. Jesus declares, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” This message brings us back to Pope Francis’ January 2015 visit to the Philippines, which centered on the theme: Mercy and compassion .Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0200mb-com-ph-ae24dd565b2a4edb9cbb9e2887b6e8c3mb-com-phen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersPope FrancisSocrates Villegas20200716170000https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/16/strong-luzon-quake-in-90-recalled-phivolcs-boosts-monitoring-capabilityFilipinos recalled on Thursday, July 16, the magnitude-7.8 earthquake that struck Northern and Central Luzon in 1990 which claimed thousands of lives and caused millions of pesos in damage to infrastructure, buildings and homes. The Philippines is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area along the....Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:37:00 +0200mb-com-ph-df9ff2feb176bc3859b15286ee06030fmb-com-phen6.517152 126.093399CrisisResponseNaturalDisasters20200716083700https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1307578/4-3-magnitude-quake-shakes-davao-del-sur-townMANILA, Philippines — A 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook inland Davao del Sur on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The earthquake struck 14 kilometers southwest of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, at 8:34 a.m., according to Phivolcs’ bulletin.Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:22:00 +0200inquirer-c4fdd05f8d2879b696d3721c92bbaf10inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200716052200https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1307451/enrollment-drops-more-than-25The DepEd said enrollment figures also showed that 300,877 out of a total of 323,524 students who had transferred to public schools came from private schools this year. The total included 202,345 students in elementary school, 82,230 in junior high school, 32,455 in senior high school, and 6,494 learners with disabilities.Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:22:00 +0200inquirer-18ef713812b8fca7c7fdef924e1272c4inquireren14.6629 121.065CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersJesus MateoNational High SchoolRaymond BasilioLeonor Briones20200716052200https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/327238/enrollment-drops-more-than-25MANILA, Philippines — Enrollment in kindergarten up to senior high school for the school year 2020-2021 dropped more than 25 percent from a year ago, according to figures from the Department of Education (DepEd). Private schools registered the biggest decline as more than 300,000 of their students....Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:22:00 +0200inquirer-73303439baead912f943a003f8d08edfinquireren14.6096 121.006CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersJesus MateoNational High SchoolRaymond BasilioLeonor Briones20200716052200https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/asean-weekly-disaster-update-28-06-12-jul-2020REGIONAL SUMMARY: Multiple flooding events have occurred due to high-intensity rainfall in Indonesia as reported by Indonesia’s Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB). Meanwhile, flooding in four (4) provinces and winds and storms in three (3) provinces of Thailand were reported by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:26:00 +0200reliefWeb-157bb304756fa669ad4fd8eaf2de562dreliefWeben-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersFloodingBadan MeteorologiASEAN20200713102600https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1305309/magnitude-5-2-earthquake-shakes-mindanaoMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolted a large swath of Mindanao in the early hours of Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The inland quake, which struck at 2:16 a.m. beneath Davao Region, centered 11 kilometers southeast of Kiblawan town in Davao del Sur.Sat, 11 Jul 2020 05:19:00 +0200inquirer-ddee7048d5f544598fe5f8547dbfd2a9inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200711051900https://www.manilametro.com/news/265735888/52-magnitude-earthquake-rattles-southern-philippinesMANILA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 rattled Davao del Sur province in the southern Philippines before dawn on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 2:16 a.m.Sat, 11 Jul 2020 04:53:00 +0200manilametro-b8a010c7e8255d290057f2942be03717manilametroen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200711045300http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/11/c_139204273.htmMANILA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 rattled Davao del Sur province in the southern Philippines before dawn on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 2:16 a.m.Sat, 11 Jul 2020 03:35:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-9dd780f7c4503080cc97345774ac15e2xinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200711033500http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-07/11/content_76260859.htmMANILA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 rattled Davao del Sur province in the southern Philippines before dawn on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 2:16 a.m.Sat, 11 Jul 2020 03:16:00 +0200china.org.cn-9dd780f7c4503080cc97345774ac15e2china.org.cnen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200711031600https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1304810/magnitude-4-7-earthquake-hits-davao-del-surMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck parts of Davao Del Sur early Friday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The tectonic earthquake struck at 2:51 a.m., kilometers southeast of Kiblawan town. The tremor had a depth of 16 kilometers.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:22:00 +0200inquirer-9d6065c5844d5408f5f73d64d81aa608inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200710042200https://mindanaoexaminernewspaper.blogspot.com/2020/07/eu-diplomats-donate-blood-to-ph-red.htmlAMBASSADORS AND diplomats from the European Union (EU) on Tuesday showed solidarity with the country's fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) by donating blood to the Philippine Red Cross. “In response to the call of the Philippine Red Cross for blood donation, we have all come here to....Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:45:00 +0200mindanaoexaminernewspaper-14640a3add508b422f2c30cd2d4e5600mindanaoexaminernewspaperen14.6096 121.006CommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersCivilProtectionEU-AsiaCivil ProtectionRed CrossRichard GordonEUEuropean UnionChargé d'AffairesHarald Fries20200708124500https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1108255Senator Richard Gordon (left), chairperson of the Philippine Red Cross, together with CDA Thomas Wiersing (right) of the EU Delegation to the Philippines. ( Photo courtesy of EU. MANILA Ambassadors and diplomats from the European Union (EU) on Tuesday showed solidarity with the country's fight....Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:00:00 +0200pna-1905e0210747946e9dc9c47c79d1ce2cpnaen14.6096 121.006CommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersCivilProtectionEU-AsiaCivil ProtectionRed CrossRichard GordonCDAEUEuropean UnionChargé d'AffairesHarald Fries20200707140000https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/07/european-envoys-donate-blood-to-red-cross-show-solidarity-with-ph-in-covid-19-fightSeveral ambassadors and diplomats from the different European Union (EU) countries on Tuesday donated their blood to the Philippine Red Cross in a show of solidarity with the Filipino people in the fight against the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Thomas Wiersing, Chargé d’Affaires of the EU Delegation to the Philippines.Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:16:00 +0200mb-com-ph-e18bdec3779b264e6b8eddc34dc214abmb-com-phen52.373 4.89483PublicHealthCommunicableDiseasesCivilProtectionCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersEU-AsiaCivil ProtectionRed CrossRichard GordonEuropean UnionEUChargé d’AffairesHarald Fries20200707121600https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2020/07/mil-200704-nns02.htmNavy News Service. Story Number: NNS200704-01 Release Date: 7/4/2020 7:50:00 PM. By Lieutenant Junior Grade Lauren Larar, USS McCampbell Public Affairs Officer. PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- USS McCampbell (DDG 85) departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, July 2, 2020, following 13 years of service forward-deployed to U.Tue, 07 Jul 2020 03:20:00 +0200globalsecurity-d3680a1ee0c599fc187f3ccda95b223bglobalsecurityen45.4422 -122.642MaritimeSafetyWorldManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersPublic Affairs OfficerArleigh BurkePatrick SullivanThird Fleet20200707032000https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/07/06/2026073/alert-level-1-over-bulusan-volcano-sorsogonMANILA, Philippines State volcanologists on Monday raised the status of Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon to Alert Level 1, which signifies “abnormal” condition. This comes after 53 volcanic earthquakes have been recorded since Friday and 43 low-frequency events associated with “weak and shallow”....Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:42:00 +0200philstar-186bae64f8c597562c76b4d7a9ccaa37philstaren12.75749 124.135902NaturalDisasters20200706124200https://foreignaffairs.co.nz/2020/07/06/mil-osi-security-uss-mccampbell-departs-japan-celebrates-success-while-forward-deployed/PACIFIC OCEAN – USS McCampbell (DDG 85) departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, July 2, following 13 years of service forward deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is en route to Portland, Oregon, where she will undergo her midlife modernization.Mon, 06 Jul 2020 07:43:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz-b1b060dd275c3f7394c855cca08e7dc7foreignaffairs-nzen38.764454 -104.735747MaritimeSafetyWorldManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersArleigh BurkePatrick Sullivan20200706074300https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1862023/Baguio/Local-News/Disaster-month-celebration-to-focus-on-hydromet-hazardsCELEBRATION of the National Disaster Preparedness Month will focus on addressing hydro meteorological hazards in the region during the typhoon season. Albert Mogol, Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-Cordillera and Cordillera Disaster Regional Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), said they....Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:53:00 +0200sunstar-21a38874f8f9f613c4dd65c36133485bsunstaren-25.1952432471557 -56.9489573139144FloodingNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesAlbert MogolSocial Welfare20200630155300https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1298940/phivolcs-records-20-kanlaon-volcano-quakes-in-24-hoursMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded 16 volcano-tectonic earthquakes on the western flanks and four volcanic earthquakes in the summit area of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island during a 24-hour observation period. In its 8 a.m.Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:20:00 +0200inquirer-b00ca9e1673081c58d71864d3026ef1cinquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200629042000https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1298589/phivolcs-magnitude-4-1-quake-jolts-parts-of-davao-orientalMANILA, Philippines — A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental Sunday morning, state seismologists said. The earthquake’s epicenter was traced nine kilometers east of Baganga, Davao Oriental, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).Sun, 28 Jun 2020 05:19:00 +0200inquirer-23867d58cdde7652ac0a75016861eab4inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200628051900http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/26/c_139241086.htmMANILA, July 26 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines before noon on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 11:12 a.m.Sun, 26 Jul 2020 06:32:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-8c9fcaac5bef8dc7a5bbf5427510bbf5xinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200726063200http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-07/26/content_76313568.htmMANILA, July 26 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines before noon on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 11:12 a.m.Sun, 26 Jul 2020 06:51:00 +0200china.org.cn-8c9fcaac5bef8dc7a5bbf5427510bbf5china.org.cnen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200726065100http://french.china.org.cn/foreign/txt/2020-07/26/content_76313751.htmUn tremblement de terre d'une magnitude 5,5 degrés sur l'échelle de Richter a secoué dimanche avant midi la province philippine du Davao oriental (sud), selon l'Institut philippin de séismologie et de volcanologie (Phivolcs). Le Phivolcs a déclaré que le séisme, survenu à 11H12 heure locale (03H12....Sun, 26 Jul 2020 08:14:00 +0200french.china.org.cn-a5cc235319ae3f2e17899391fa05928ffrench.china.org.cnfr14.6096 121.006An earthquake of magnitude 5,5 strikes the southern PhilippinesAn earthquake of magnitude 5,5 strikes the southern PhilippinesNaturalDisasters20200726081400http://en.people.cn/n3/2020/0726/c90000-9714761.htmlAn offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines before noon on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 11:12 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 101 km, about 96 km southeast of Manay town.Sun, 26 Jul 2020 09:24:00 +0200peopledaily-7f218e297381b1681ab1f4538fc1f2e2peopledailyen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200726092400http://www.bssnews.net/?p=428323MANILA, July 26 (BSS/Xinhua)- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines before noon on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 11:12 a.m.Sun, 26 Jul 2020 09:10:00 +0200bssnews-46758eba0372b86831586761bd748da4bssnewsen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200726091000https://www.manilametro.com/news/265893980/1st-ld-writethru-55-magnitude-earthquake-rattles-southern-philippinesMANILA, July 26 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines before noon on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 11:12 a.m.Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:01:00 +0200manilametro-5b453e735028dd4f70cdf320761ebfa9manilametroen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200726100100https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/5-5-magnitude-earthquake-rattles-southern-philippines.htmlAn offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines before noon on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 11.12 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 101 km, about 96 km southeast of Manay town.Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:35:00 +0200dailytrust-72ea278f00a7d77064137a69efd87340dailytrusten14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200726153500https://foreignaffairs.co.nz/2020/07/27/mil-osi-asia-pac-world-news-in-brief-july-27/* Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said his government’s intervention policy after the country’s first domestic transmissions of the coronavirus in March prevented as many as 1.3 million to 3.5 million infections. Speaking during his annual address to the nation, Duterte said the....Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:58:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz-375e84c1bec055359378e774d90ff60dforeignaffairs-nzen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionPublicHealthU.S. Geological SurveyIslamic republicRobert Koch InstituteBenjamin NetanyahuNational Hurricane CenterHealth MinistryAssam State Disaster Management AuthorityMiri RegevRodrigo DuterteLarry KudlowZalmay Khalilzad20200727115800http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13581931Subcontractors hired to rebuild the disaster-stricken Tohoku region created slush funds with taxpayer money to wine and dine and give cash to senior officials of four major construction companies, The Asahi Shimbun has learned. The combined sum of the slush funds reached at least 160 million yen ($1.Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:47:00 +0200ajw-4f47423520060df4fc8c90ca3b086afbajwen44.106899 142.585205TAXUDManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersHyogo PrefectureMiyagi PrefectureFukushima PrefectureIwate Prefecture20200727124700https://www.nampa.org/index.php?model=categories&function=display&id=20323568. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. MANILA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 shook Surigao del Sur province in the southern Philippines before dawn on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which occurred at 1:32 a.Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:56:00 +0200nampa-6ba08b59d0b1f1386c9faa59a408e664nampaen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200728025600http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/28/c_139245240.htmMANILA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 shook Surigao del Sur province in the southern Philippines before dawn on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which occurred at 1:32 a.m.Tue, 28 Jul 2020 03:23:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-40c900e1142e32468ac051b3e99132bdxinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200728032300https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/28/phivolcs-reports-3-mild-tremors-after-5-8-magnitude-quake-in-surigao-del-surBUTUAN CITY – After a powerful 5-8 magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province early Tuesday morning, three successive mild tremors were registered in the same town later in the day. In its bulletin, Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said a 3.5-magnitude temblor was registered at 4:53 a.Tue, 28 Jul 2020 03:40:00 +0200mb-com-ph-a4e694d85241e397f3e0d4da84ce3322mb-com-phen6.189021 124.813301NaturalDisastersCrisisResponse20200728034000https://www.manilametro.com/news/265914823/magnitude-58-earthquake-rattles-southern-philippinesMANILA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 shook Surigao del Sur province in the southern Philippines before dawn on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which occurred at 1:32 a.m.Tue, 28 Jul 2020 07:28:00 +0200manilametro-5335b720bbf1156132d9f703cc8f64e9manilametroen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200728072800https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/28/ndrrmc-supports-creation-of-new-disaster-management-departmentThe National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) expressed openness to President Duterte’s call for the establishment of a new department that will focus on disaster management. NDRRMC spokesperson Mark Timbal said on Monday they are willing to work with Congress for the passage....Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:28:00 +0200mb-com-ph-828114a7045a8a5f893c35f841b791fcmb-com-phen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseMark TimbalRicardo JaladNational Disaster Risk ReductionManila Bulletin20200728092800https://www.eurasiareview.com/30072020-terrorist-groups-using-covid-pandemic-as-opportunity-to-step-up-attacks-analysis/By Mohammed Sinan Siyech. The unpredictable and pervasive nature of COVID-19 has influenced security conflicts across the globe in numerous ways. A few broad trends have come to light. Firstly, terrorist and extremist groups have used the pandemic as an opportunity to step up their attacks across different conflict theatres.Thu, 30 Jul 2020 01:50:00 +0200eurasiareview-6cf446379accabe2eebfb1ceea08cd77eurasiareviewen9.172945 7.179924AgricultureTimoGazzada2020ClimateChangeEnvironmentCoronavirusInfectionMigrationPublicHealthTerroristAttackNaturalDisastersInternational Monetary FundBoko HaramAl Qaeda20200730015000