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Surigao Sur town sustains P8.9-M infra damage from quake

Manila, Oct. 11 -- The local government unit (LGU) of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur reported PHP8.9 million in infrastructure and agriculture damage due to the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that shook Manay,... Read More


Finnegan goes all out to support junior world tourney

Manila, Oct. 10 -- Paris Olympian Aleah Finnegan believes that the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships will further boost the popularity and development of the sport in the country.... Read More


Mixed movements seen for oil prices next week

Manila, Oct. 10 -- Prices of diesel are projected to decline next week, but gasoline prices are forecast to rise anew given the supply situation to date, an oil firm executive said Friday. Citing pri... Read More


Davao authorities scramble to validate damage, enforce evacuation

DAVAO CITY, Oct. 10 -- Authorities are urgently pleading with the public to vacate potentially damaged buildings and immediately evacuate coastal zones following the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that stru... Read More


Army recovers explosives in Sultan Kudarat after civilian's tip

ISULAN, Oct. 10 -- Government troops recovered and disposed of anti-tank rockets and rifle grenades found inside a residential compound here Thursday, the Army reported Friday. Brig. Gen. Michael San... Read More


Maguindanao, Cotabato LGUs suspend classes after massive quake

COTABATO CITY, Oct. 10 -- Dozens of students in Kidapawan City and Tupi, South Cotabato, collapsed or experienced anxiety attacks following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the Davao Region on... Read More


Tacloban, E. Visayas suspend work, classes after Davao Or quake

TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 10 -- The city government here and other areas in Eastern Visayas ordered the suspension of classes in all levels and work in government offices starting Friday afternoon, followin... Read More


DA to distribute P63.7-M aid to storm-affected farmers in Masbate

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 10 -- The Department of Agriculture Bicol (DA-5) will distribute PHP63.7 million worth of aid to farmers affected by Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi) last mon... Read More


E. Visayas sends drinking water to quake-hit northern Cebu

TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 10 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Eastern Visayas has transported another batch of humanitarian assistance to areas in northern Cebu affected by the Sept. 30 magnitude 6.9... Read More


PhilHealth launches YAKAP program in Albay

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 10 -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) 5 (Bicol) officially launched its YAKAP (Yamang Kalusugan Para sa Pangkalahatang Kalusugan) Program in Albay on Friday, aimi... Read More