Category: General

Laoag city: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Cagayan and nearby provinces in northern Luzon at 5:39 a.m. Thursday, state seismologists said. With the epicenter located 20 kilometers northwest of Dalupiri Island (Calayan) in Cagayan, the earthquake was tectonic in origin with a depth of 16 kilometers. According to Philippines News Agency, residents in these areas are advised to take precautionary measures as aftershocks are expected. No damage has been recorded so far, authorities stated. Reported intensity is the traditional way of knowing the intensity based on reports of those who felt the earthquake, while instrumental intensity is measured using an

Laoag city: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Cagayan and nearby provinces in northern Luzon at 5:39 a.m. Thursday, state seismologists said. With the epicenter located 20 kilometers northwest of Dalupiri Island (Calayan) in Cagayan, the earthquake was tectonic in origin with a depth of 16 kilometers. According to Philippines News Agency, residents in these areas are advised to take precautionary measures as aftershocks are expected. No damage has been recorded so far, authorities stated. Reported intensity is the traditional way of knowing the intensity based on reports of those who felt the earthquake, while instrumental intensity is measured using an

Pasig city: The 2024-25 season of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) kicks off with the All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Nov. 9. The season promises to be the longest yet, extending over six months to align with the international FIVB schedule. According to Philippines News Agency, the opening match will see Choco Mucho, a finalist in the last conference, facing off against the two-time Reinforced champion Petro Gazz at 6:30 p.m. Earlier in the day, Akari, boasting a revitalized lineup, will take on Galeries Tower at 4 p.m. The competition will continue with defending champion

Iloilo city: The Iloilo Provincial Library and Archives has recommended a selection of free public domain horror classics for readers to enjoy this Halloween season. Provincial Librarian Allana Delgado highlighted that works by Edgar Allan Poe and other renowned authors, whose stories have inspired numerous films and literary adaptations, are available for free download from Project Gutenberg. According to Philippines News Agency, Delgado mentioned in an interview that the copyright for these works has expired, making them available for free download. Interested readers can access these materials through the FREE eBook Reader app: ReadEra, available on Google Play and the

Manila: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday urged the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to ensure that all electric cooperatives (ECs) are compliant with Republic Act No. 11039, or the Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Fund (ECERF), to mitigate the impact of natural calamities on power supply. Gatchalian emphasized the need for resilience in the energy sector, highlighting the importance of preparedness as the country faces an increasing frequency of severe weather events. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian, who is the principal author of the ECERF law, stressed that the fund is designed to assist in the restoration and rehabilitation of