Day: October 13, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) clarified that the recent strong earthquakes experienced in the country are not related to ongoing volcanic activities. According to Philippines News Agency, Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol emphasized that there is no direct connection between tectonic earthquakes and volcanic eruptions or heightened seismic activity. Bacolcol stated, “Strong tectonic earthquakes have no direct effect on volcanic eruption and increased seismic activity,” highlighting that volcanic eruptions only occur when there is sufficient pressure within a volcano’s magma chamber to induce an explosion. Phivolcs reported a minor phreatic eruption at Taal Volcano’s summit at 11:42

Tacloban: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office here announced that it has prepared PHP236.37 million worth of relief items ready for distribution in the wake of recent earthquakes. This stockpile is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to provide immediate assistance to affected areas. According to Philippines News Agency, the relief stockpile includes 125,216 food items, which consist of 18,473 ready-to-eat food packs and 106,743 family food packs (FFPs). Additionally, there are 22,146 non-food items available, such as family kits, sleeping kits, hygiene kits, and kitchen kits. Jonalyndie Chua, the information officer for DSWD-Eastern Visayas, emphasized

Manila: The Supreme Court (SC) has denied the Duterte Youth party-list’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) decision to cancel its registration. According to Philippines News Agency, in a resolution dated September 30 and made public on Monday, the SC en banc dismissed the group’s appeal for a TRO, writ of preliminary injunction, and status quo ante order. The court also turned down the party-list’s motion for a special raffle. The SC has instructed Comelec and other respondents in the case to submit their comments within 10 days. The Duterte Youth party-list had

Davao oriental: Quake-affected residents staying at a temporary shelter in this town expressed gratitude for the visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, saying his presence gave them renewed hope. According to Philippines News Agency, evacuee Christine Benaning shared that upon hearing about the President’s visit, residents from far-flung areas rushed to the municipal hall. ‘Thank you so much for personally visiting us, Mr. President. You showed us care and concern,’ she said. Maxilino Bermudez Jr., from Barangay Jovellar, also thanked Marcos for personally assessing their situation, adding, ‘I hope you can help us get through this. Thank

Manila: Deputy Speaker and Antipolo City Representative Ronaldo ‘Ronnie’ Puno on Monday voiced concerns about a potential demolition job targeting former Speaker Martin Romualdez ahead of his scheduled appearance before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Tuesday. In an ambush interview, Puno questioned the timing of allegations linking Romualdez to purported overpriced and substandard farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in Leyte. According to Philippines News Agency, Puno described the timing of these allegations as suspect, suggesting that they appear just before Romualdez’s engagement with the Independent Commission. He highlighted that the farm-to-market road projects in question had undergone scrutiny by