By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora (Photo courtesy of PIA-Abra) MANILA – The United Nations (UN) has arranged a satellite image assessment of the impact of the magnitude 7 earthquake that rocked Abra and nearby areas in northern Luzon last week. The assessment would help support the country’s response efforts. “The UN Office for the Coordination of … Continue reading
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Death toll from magnitude 7 earthquake rises to 5 — OCD
By Priam Nepomuceno RESCUE. A fire officer in Benguet pulls a victim out of a rubble in Buyagan, La Trinidad, Benguet after a magnitude 7 earthquake hit several provinces in Northern Luzon on Wednesday (July 27, 2022). The victim eventually died while undergoing treatment at the Benguet General Hospital. (PNA photo courtesy of PNP) MANILA – At least … Continue reading
Nothing to worry about magnitude 7.1 DavOcc quake: Solidum
By Ma. Cristina Arayata MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – There is nothing to worry about the magnitude 7.1 quake that jolted Davao Occidental on the night of January 21, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Renato Solidum Jr. said Friday. “Yes (there is nothing to worry about it). It has ended and it did not … Continue reading