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5.0-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Sur; aftershocks expected

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit Tandag City, Surigao del Sur Sunday noon, Feb. 19, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology (Phivolcs) reported.

Palace refutes memo ordering two-day pay cut for gov’t workers to raise ‘relief funds’ for Turkey, Syria

The Malacañan refuted on Sunday, Feb. 19, the memorandum making the rounds on social media ordering a two-day pay cut for government workers to raise a "relief fund" for those affected by the quake in Turkey and Syria.

Thousands flee homes as LPA hits Butuan, Caraga provinces

BUTUAN CITY – Thousands of residents in Butuan City as well as in the neighboring provinces of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur fled their homes as the trough of the low-pressure area (LPA) brought heavy rains that caused flooding and landslides Saturday, Feb. 19.

Over 500 aftershocks hit Masbate after 6-magnitude quake

By Katrina Gracia Consebido   The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded over 500 aftershocks following the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that hit Masbate on Feb. 16. As of 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Phivolcs...

Duterte, Romualdez condemn ambush on Lanao del Sur guv

By Katrina Gracia Consebido   Vice President Sara Duterte and House Speaker Martin Romualdez condemned the attempted assassination of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. in Maguing town on Friday, Feb. 18,...

Authorities thwart bomb attack attempt in Zamboanga City, arrest ASG member 

The Philippine National Police (PNP) thwarted on Friday, Feb. 17, a bomb attack attempt in Zamboanga City after it arrested a member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Citing a report from...

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