No tsunami threat after 6.8 quake off Sarangani town – Phivolcs

John Eric Mendoza 11/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) ruled out the possibility of a tsunami after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit in the waters off Sarangani town in Davao Occidental on Friday. In its…

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake jolts Sarangani on Friday

John Eric Mendoza 11/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines (Updated) — A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked Sarangani in Davao Occidental on Friday, state seismologists said. The tectonic quake occurred 30 kilometers southwest of the said area at 4:14 pm and had a shallow depth…

Ex-President Duterte taken to hospital after slipping on floor, but he’s OK

John Eric Mendoza 11/05/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte was taken to a hospital after slipping on the floor of a room in his house in Davao City, but he was pronounced in good health, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go…

Revenge! Victim takes phone snatcher’s motorcycle in Las Piñas

John Eric Mendoza 10/30/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A victim of a phone snatcher certainly knows how to get revenge by taking the motorcycle of the thief who also took his prized possession in Las Piñas City. The hilarious – albeit somewhat…

Shootings disrupt Barangay, SK Elections in Basilan: 1 dead

John Eric Mendoza 10/30/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A resident was killed in a shooting that happened during Monday’s village and youth elections in Barangay Badja in Tipo-tipo town in Basilan. “Reportedly, the victim is a bona fide resident of Brgy. Bohelebbung…

2 million reservists join AFP annually once ROTC becomes mandatory

John Eric Mendoza 09/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Around two million reservists will augment the reserve force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) every year once the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) becomes mandatory again. “Every year, if ROTC becomes…

Volcanic smog detected over Taal Volcano, health advisory up

John Eric Mendoza 09/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — State volcanologists on Thursday said that Taal Volcano began emitting volcanic smog (vog), which could adversely affect one’s health effects and damage crops and infrastructure. “Since 12:30 PM today, volcanic smog or vog has…

Marawi siege victims file ₱17 billion worth of claims

John Eric Mendoza 09/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — More than ₱17 billion worth of claims have been filed by victims of the Marawi siege, the chairperson of Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) reported on Monday. During the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee, MCB chairperson…

PH resupply run to BRP Sierra Madre successful amid harassment from Chinese vessels

John Eric Mendoza 09/08/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government successfully conducted another resupply mission in BRP Sierra Madre in the West Philippine Sea, but not without “harassment, dangerous maneuvers, and aggressive conduct” from the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels. The…

DFA junks Beijing’s ‘10-dash line’ map: ‘China should ‘act responsibly’

John Eric Mendoza 08/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has dismissed Beijing’s 2023 standard map. The map now has a “10-dash line” covering the eastern section of Taiwan and most of the West Philippine Sea. DFA urges…

Biker in fear for his life after clash with gun-toting retired cop – Fortun

John Eric Mendoza 08/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The biker who figured in a confrontation with a gun-toting retired policeman is now scared about his safety and that of his family. Lawyer Raymond Fortun said the biker’s fear was conveyed to him…

QC gov’t urges biker in viral road rage clip to face the investigation

John Eric Mendoza 08/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City government has urged the biker who got involved in a fight with a retired policeman to cooperate with authorities. The retired cop had threatened the biker with a handgun. Quezon City Police…

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