Day: October 1, 2025

Dumaguete city: The Department of Education (DepEd)-Dumaguete City Division announced Wednesday afternoon that all elementary and secondary schools in this capital city are safe following a post-earthquake inspection. Dr. Juditha Mapue, DepEd-Dumaguete assistant division superintendent, told the Philippine News Agency that immediately after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook the Visayas on Tuesday evening, classes were suspended the next day to ensure the safety of learners and teachers. According to Philippines News Agency, the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) was requested to inspect the different schools in the city to determine the structural integrity of the buildings and other facilities before allowing

Masbate city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his appreciation for the increasing public support for him and his administration, stating that it motivates him to work even harder for the country’s progress. According to Philippines News Agency, this statement came after the Social Weather Stations’ (SWS) survey conducted from June 25 to 29, 2025, revealed a rise in public satisfaction with President Marcos’ performance during the second quarter of the year. Despite emphasizing that his performance should not be solely measured by survey numbers, Marcos conveyed his gratitude for the growing satisfaction among Filipinos with his efforts to enhance

Cebu: The yellow alert status in the Visayas grid for Wednesday has been shortened by three hours, following the restoration of several power plants and their generating units. According to Philippines News Agency, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) had initially issued a yellow alert status due to the unavailability of 27 power plants after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu on Tuesday night. This alert was originally set from 1 p.m. to midnight but is now reduced to end at 9 p.m. In a 3 p.m. advisory, NGCP reported that the available capacity of the Visayas grid

Davao city: The city government confirmed via the City Information Office (CIO) on Wednesday that it is sending aid to Cebu province, which was affected by a devastating earthquake. ‘Yes, we will send help to Cebu,’ the CIO said in a statement. While ground assessments are still ongoing, the city government has announced that Davao City 911 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams, along with medical and psychosocial support personnel, are prepared for deployment. According to Philippines News Agency, the announcement follows the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck near Bogo City, Cebu, on Tuesday night, with tremors also felt in

Dinagat islands: The province of Dinagat Islands celebrated Wednesday the ‘Bugkosan sa Isla’ Festival, a major highlight of this year’s 19th Charter Day that touts the province’s economic success. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘Bugkosan sa Isla,’ which means ‘to bind, unite, merge, or gather,’ commemorates the creation of Dinagat as the fifth province in the Caraga Region and serves as a thanksgiving for the successes the people and the province have achieved. Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. emphasized that the festival reminds residents that progress is possible when they come together. “The festival reminds us that progress is possible when