Mindanao earthquake: PNP steps up hunt vs. fake DPWH personnel

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/18/2026

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday intensified operations against individuals posing as personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to scam people in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.…

Mindanao earthquake: P362M released for aid — Recto

Dexter Cabalza 06/16/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday said the national government is expediting the release of emergency aid and recovery funds for communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. “The full machinery of…

July 1 is a holiday in some areas in the Visayas, Mindanao: Is your area covered?

Airam Limatog 06/15/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Malacañang has declared July 1, 2026, a special non-working holiday in six areas across the Visayas and Mindanao. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, by authority of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., signed Proclamations Nos. 1312…

Mindanao earthquake death toll rises to 55; over 1,100 injured

Isabelle Pechay - @inquirer.net 06/12/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The number of reported deaths due to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao last Monday has risen to 55, while more than 1,100 individuals were reported injured, authorities said Friday morning. According to the…

More bodies expected as additional quake-hit areas now accessible

Philippine Daily Inquirer Team 06/12/2026

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — The number of bodies from earthquake-hit areas in southern Mindanao is expected to spike as access to some of the most affected areas has been partially restored, making it possible to retrieve…

Globe deploys satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Mindanao for disaster response 

CDN Digital BrandRoom 06/11/2026

Globe in partnership with Starlink deployed its satellite-to-mobile service in South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the said provinces. Globe deployed the service to support emergency communications and disaster response…

Magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake leaves 37 dead, 487 injured

06/09/2026

(Updated as of 11.03 p.m.) MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani on Monday morning, killing at least 35 people, leaving 12 others missing and injuring more than 200 as buildings collapsed and landslides…

Magnitude 7.8 Sarangani earthquake: Marcos orders swift response

Luisa Cabato 06/08/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed all relevant government agencies to immediately mobilize and respond to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani, on Monday morning. Marcos also announced in a statement that classes…

PNP on alert as flooding hits Luzon, Mindanao

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 05/19/2026

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed its units on alert following flooding incidents reported in several areas of Luzon and Mindanao after days of heavy rainfall. All regional and local police units were directed to…

PH sees Mindanao kick-starting trillion-dollar Halal industry in Asean

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/08/2026

CEBU, Philippines — The national government remains optimistic about tapping Mindanao’s potential in kick-starting the trillion-dollar Halal industry, particularly in travel and tourism, during the 48th Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit. Plans to expand the…

LPA to bring rains over parts of Visayas, Mindanao

Philippine News Agency 05/06/2026

MANILA, Philippines  – A low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is forecast to bring rains over the eastern section of the Visayas and Mindanao, the weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 5 a.m.…

New LPA monitored east of Mindanao as TD Ada moves away from PH

Ian Peter Guanzon 01/20/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — State weather forecasters are monitoring a new low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as Tropical Depression Ada continues to move away from the country. In its 8:00 a.m.…

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