Seismologists have estimated that at least 40,000 people would die if a 'Big One' earthquake of more than magnitude 6.5 hit Manila. The grim assessment was released by Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) today (Tuesday, April 23). Citing a Risk Analysis Project 2014 report, Ishmael Narag, Officer-in-Charge of Phivolcs Seismological … [Full Story...] about Seismologists warn that 40,000 would die if ‘Big One’ quake hits Manila
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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Samar day after 16 killed by Luzon quake
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake has shaken the Eastern Visayas less than 24 hours after a quake in Luzon left at least 16 people dead. Henry Torres, director of the … [Full Story...] about Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Samar day after 16 killed by Luzon quake
Six soldiers killed after ambush by Communist rebels in Samar province
Six soldiers have been killed while six others were wounded in an ambush allegedly staged by communist rebels in Samar province. Lieutenant Karen Cadano, … [Full Story...] about Six soldiers killed after ambush by Communist rebels in Samar province
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British man stuck in immigration detention six months after release from jail
A British man released from prison last September is still languishing in the Bureau of Immigration’s Bicutan detention centre waiting to be deported. Keven … [Full Story...] about British man stuck in immigration detention six months after release from jail
Earthquake death toll rises to eight as rescue operations continue
Eight people have been confirmed dead in two towns near Angeles City after a powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Luzon. Pampanga Governor Lilia … [Full Story...] about Earthquake death toll rises to eight as rescue operations continue
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Swaying buildings evacuated amid 6.1 magnitude Luzon earthquake
Thousands of people evacuated swaying buildings as a powerful earthquake struck near Manila today (Monday, April 22). The magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck at 5.11pm at a depth of 30km with an epicentre 65km northwest of the nation’s capital. The … [Full Story...] about Swaying buildings evacuated amid 6.1 magnitude Luzon earthquake
The urgent quest to save the banana from extinction
Panama disease, an infection that ravages banana plants, has been sweeping across Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. The impact has been devastating. In the Philippines alone, losses have totalled US$400m. And the disease threatens not only the … [Full Story...] about The urgent quest to save the banana from extinction
Eight people on way to health ritual in Kalinga die as truck falls into ravine
Eight people who were on their way to a thanksgiving event were killed when the dump truck they were riding on fell into a ravine in Tabuk City, Kalinga. At least 15 more were injured when the accident happened at about 8.30am this morning (Saturday, April … [Full Story...] about Eight people on way to health ritual in Kalinga die as truck falls into ravine
New child sex charges against teacher who smeared flutes with semen
The founder of an international music teaching scheme who allegedly tainted flutes with semen has been charged with lewd acts against girls. John Zeretzke, 60, of Ventura was indicted by an Orange County grand jury last month on charges involving … [Full Story...] about New child sex charges against teacher who smeared flutes with semen
Green group ‘laments’ widespread littering by Easter pilgrims
Environmental group the EcoWaste Coalition has “lamented” widespread littering at popular pilgrimage sites this Easter. A team from the coalition, calling themselves “The Basura Patrollers” have today (Good Friday, April 19) filed a report about the trash … [Full Story...] about Green group ‘laments’ widespread littering by Easter pilgrims
