A total of 1,039 aftershocks were recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) after the magnitude 6.4 quake rocked Abra on Oct. 25.
The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm "Paeng" has reached 110, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Tuesday, Nov. 1.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Monday, Oct. 31, declaring a national State of Calamity is "not necessary" since the damage of Severe Tropical Storm "is highly localized."
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured on Monday, Oct. 31, that the government is ready to provide support to farmers affected by Severe Tropical Storm "Paeng."