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5.7-magnitude quake jolts Davao Oriental town, aftershocks expected

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Tarragona, Davao Oriental Monday afternoon, Sept. 12, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

Masks also protect us from other contagious diseases, says expert

The wearing of face masks is protection against other communicable diseases and not just COVID-19, a health expert said Monday, Sept. 12.

Face masks now optional outdoors

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued on Monday, Sept. 12, Executive Order (EO) No. 3, allowing voluntary wearing of face masks in outdoor settings.

Luzon Grid under Red Alert

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Luzon Grid under Red Alert status on Monday, Sept. 12, afternoon after the forced outage of at least seven power plants.

Filipinos urged to honor ‘lolos, lolas’ on Grandparents’ Day

The Office of the Press Secretary on Sunday, Sept. 11, joined the world in celebrating Grandparents’ Day, urging all Filipinos to pay tribute to their family elders who play a critical role in taking care of the families and society.

Pres. Marcos grateful for support on late father’s birth anniversary

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sunday, Sept. 11, thanked supporters who paid respects to his father, former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., on his 105th birth anniversary.

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