Tag: Cebu
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Swift Police Deployment Eases Fear in Cebu and Davao Quake Aftermath, Nartatez Says
Prompt Response by the PNP Brings Calm in Cebu and Davao After Major Quakes Following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30 and the magnitude 7.4 tremor in Davao Oriental on October 10, the Philippine National Police (PNP) mobilized thousands of officers to affected communities. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr.,…
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Magnitude 6.0 Quake Hits Near Bogo City, Cebu: Aftershocks Expected and Safety Tips
Overview: A 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Near Bogo City, Cebu Early this morning, at 1:06 a.m., a magnitude 6.0 earthquake rattled the region near Bogo City, Cebu. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) confirmed the tremor and quickly issued guidance for residents and local authorities. While no casualties have been reported so far, the…
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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Near Bogo City, Cebu: What We Know and What to Do
Overview of the 6.0 Magnitude Quake Near Bogo City A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Bogo City, Cebu, at 1:06 a.m., according to PHIVOLCS, the Philippines’ official seismic monitoring agency. The tremor’s impact was felt across several areas, with the strongest shaking recorded at Intensity V in Villaba, Leyte, and moderate to light shaking…
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Magnitude 6.0 Quake Shakes Cebu Near Bogo City, PHIVOLCS Warns of Aftershocks
Overview of the Event A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Bogo City in Cebu early in the morning, at approximately 1:06 a.m., according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The tremor was widely felt across parts of the Visayas, with the strongest shaking recorded as Intensity V in Villaba, Leyte. Several areas,…
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BuCor PDLs Safe After Cebu and Davao Earthquakes: Coordinated Safety Measures Take Center Stage
Overview: BuCor confirms safety after seismic events The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has confirmed that Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) and personnel in the Visayas and Mindanao regions are safe following the recent earthquakes in Cebu and Davao Oriental. Initial assessments by BuCor officials indicate no casualties and no significant structural damage within the Davao…
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International aid arrives for quake victims in Davao Oriental and Cebu
Global relief efforts mobilize for Mindanao quake victims In the wake of powerful earthquakes that jolted the southern Philippines in rapid succession, the international community is mobilizing relief and support for the affected provinces of Davao Oriental and Cebu. With the government coordinating response efforts, aid from multiple countries and international organizations is arriving to…
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Global Aid Flows to Quake Victims in Davao Oriental and Cebu, Philippines
International aid converges on Davao Oriental and Cebu after back-to-back earthquakes The Philippines is receiving a broad show of international support as rescue and relief efforts pick up pace following two strong earthquakes that struck Mindanao and the Visayas in rapid succession. Governments and global organizations have mobilized resources to assist the government in Davao…
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NGCP Restores Visayas Grid After 6.9 Cebu Earthquake Restore
Overview: Visayas Grid Returns to Normal After Magnitude 6.9 Quake The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reports that power transmission services across the Visayas Grid are back to normal following the magnitude-6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu province. After days of focused restoration work, the grid has been energized along critical lines, ensuring stability…
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International Aid Flows to Davao Oriental and Cebu Quake Victims
Global aid mobilizes for Mindanao quake victims The Philippines continues to recover from a sequence of powerful earthquakes that struck Cebu and Davao Oriental within two weeks. In a show of international solidarity, multiple governments and global institutions have announced or dispatched relief materials and emergency assistance to support the government’s response and the affected…
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Cebu Earthquake: Fault Finders Sharpen Knowledge, Boost Resilience
Understanding the Cebu earthquake and its surface rupture The September 30, 2025 magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu left more than shaking ground in its wake. A shallow focus of about 5 kilometers produced a surface rupture first observed by geologists from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) in Nailon, near Bogo City.…