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DepEd taps teams to respond to Abra quake, give psychological aid

The Department of Education (DepEd) has activated its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management teams to respond to the impact of the 7.0-magnitude quake that rocked Abra and nearby regions on Wednesday, July 27.

DOH OKs rollout of second booster for persons aged 50 up, adults with comorbidities

The Department of Health (DOH) approved on Tuesday, July 26, the rollout of a second COVID-19 booster for aged 50 and adults aged 18 to 49 with comorbidities.

Phivolcs warns of possible aftershocks to follow

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned the public of possible aftershocks after a magnitude 7.0 tremor rocked the province of Abra and other areas of the country, including Metro Manila on Wednesday morning, July 27.

Abra hit anew by 5.4-magnitude quake

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolted Abra province on Wednesday afternoon, July 27, hours after the 7.0-magnitude major earthquake hit Tayum town in the province and several Luzon areas.  The tectonic quake struck...

Classes, work suspended in Baguio City after 7.0-magnitude quake

Baguio City Mayor Benjie Magalong suspended classes and work in the public and private sectors on Wednesday, July 27, following the strong tremor felt in the city.

Phivolcs: No tsunami threat after 7.0-magnitude quake

There is no tsunami threat following the 7.3-magnitude earthquake that rattled Abra Wednesday morning, July 27, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

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