“Filipinos in Chile are safe”-DFA »
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday confirmed all Filipinos who have been accounted for in Chile are safe after an 8.8-magnitude devastating earthquake hit Chile, that claimed at least 214 lives.
“No Filipino was hurt in the massive post-dawn quake, except for a husband of a Philippine Embassy personnel who sustained an ankle injury after [...]
The Dangers of Tsunami »
After the devastating earthquake in Chile, The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised the tsunami alert level to two which urge to call for greater preparedness. It sent a signal to government to be more aggressive and start a massive campaign in preparing for future tsunami and earthquake incidents.
Many Filipinos have only limited [...]
RP prepares for tsunami after quake in Chile »
Dr. Renato Solidum, director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), said on Saturday the first wave of destructive tsunamis generated by the massive earthquake that hit Chile will hit the Philippines at 1-2.:30 p.m. Sunday.
“The estimated arrival time of the first tsunami waves is between 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (Philippine Time) [...]
DepEd to ensure Metro Manila schools can stand earthquake »
The Department of Education(DepEd) started to ensure safety and prepare schools in urban area particularly in Metro Manila with structural stability to know if the buildings can withstand quakes.
Vilma Labrador,DepEd Undersecretary for Plans and Programs, said they are waiting for the final report of structural engineers and experts from the Department of Public Works and [...]
Malacañang forms Task Force Haiti »
The Philippine Government formed a Task Force within the Philippine Peacekeeping Contingent in Haiti that will conduct search and rescue operation and relief efforts for the Filipinos who had been affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
“The task force consisting of our very own peacekeepers is already on the ground assisting our Filipino kababayans in Haiti. [...]