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Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Jose Abad Santos in Davao Oriental on Wednesday morning, April 12, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

DOTr to defer fare hike for LRT lines

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday, April 11, that it will defer the implementation of the approved fare hike increase for Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT-1) and LRT-2.

NDRRMC: 72 died by drowning during Holy Week

At least 72 people died from over 50 drowning incidents across the country during the Holy Week break, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday, April 10.

‘Nagsimba at nagpasalamat’: Catholics continue devotion during Easter Sunday

Filipino Catholics went to churches on Easter Sunday, April 10 to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

PCG recovers another body from Basilan ferry fire; death toll climbs to 32

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday, April 9 recovered another body of a passenger of the ill-fated ferry M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 that caught fire off the Basilan waters in late March.

MMDA inspects terminals as more passengers travel for Lent

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday, March 4 inspected several bus terminals in Cubao and Quezon City “to ensure the orderly and safe travel of passengers” during the Lenten break.

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