A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off the coast of the town of Sarangani in Davao Occidental, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Sunday, Oct. 23.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it is prepared to hold the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) even this year and thanked the Supreme Court for acknowledging its efforts during the May 9 polls.
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte thanked the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) during its 121st founding anniversary for its role in securing Philippine territories.
Tropical Depression “Obet” left the Philippine area of responsibility at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.
