Tag: Earthquake
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Gossip Girl: Onstage During an Earthquake — A Host’s Calm in Davao City
Onstage in Davao: The Moment Everything Shook Last October 10, in Davao City, I was hosting the 25th anniversary of Borromeo Insurance Agency at Casa Mayor when the stage began to tremble at exactly 7:12 p.m. The lights swayed, the floor vibrated, and for a heartbeat I feared the chandeliers might step into a TikTok…
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Gossip Girl: Earthquake Onstage in Davao — A Host’s Real Quake Experience
Onstage and in the Moment: When the Earth Shook in Davao Last Oct. 10, at exactly 7:12 p.m., I was onstage hosting the 25th anniversary of Borromeo Insurance Agency at Casa Mayor in Davao City when the entire stage began to tremble. At first, I thought my hosting energy had finally unleashed a new kind…
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DepEd ramps up school repairs, ensures learning continuity in quake-hit Davao Oriental
Overview: Stabilizing learning after a powerful quake The Department of Education (DepEd) has intensified efforts to repair damaged schools and restore learning in areas hit by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Mindanao. On-site inspections led by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the urgency of rebuilding to minimize disruptions for students…
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Swift Police Deployment Eases Fear After Cebu and Davao Quakes
Rapid Police Deployment Provides Reassurance in Cebu and Davao The aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes in the Philippines—Cebu’s magnitude 6.9 tremor on September 30 and Davao Oriental’s magnitude 7.4 quake on October 10—has highlighted the crucial role of police in disaster response. Acting Police Chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. praised thousands of officers who…
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Swift police deployments ease public fear after Cebu and Davao earthquakes, Nartatez says
Rapid Police Deployment Reassures the Public The Philippine National Police (PNP) faced back-to-back emergencies as a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu on September 30, followed by a magnitude 7.4 tremor off Davao Oriental on October 10. In responding swiftly to these crises, Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., acting chief of the PNP, highlighted…
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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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Mati City quake-displaced families shelter roadside after deadly quakes
Families Seek Safety Outside as Quakes Ruin Homes in Mati City Two days after a powerful double quake struck Manay in Davao Oriental, at least 30 families in Mati City remained camped by the Diversion Road, where makeshift shelters and tents dotted the roadside in what has become a makeshift refuge. The scene, witnessed by…
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Families Camp by Mati City Roadside After Quakes: Safer Outside Than at Home
Out in the Open: Why Families Choose the Roadside Over Homes Two days after a powerful pair of earthquakes struck Manay, Davao Oriental, at least 30 families in Mati City were still camped by the Diversion Road, a roadside refuge that has become a temporary lifeline for residents fearing aftershocks and possible tsunamis. The scene…
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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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Safer Outdoors: Mati City Families Camp Along Road After Devastating Quakes
Facing Aftershocks and Limited Power, Families Choose the Road Over Home Two days after a powerful earthquake struck Manay, Davao Oriental, families in Mati City found themselves camping along the Diversion Road, placing safety concerns above comfort as aftershocks and the fear of tsunamis linger. The mood was a mix of resilience and worry as…