The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed that the two powerful tremors that struck Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10, 2025—measuring magnitude 7.4 and magnitude 6.8—may be classified as a “doublet earthquake,” as the country’s disaster management council reported thousands displaced and several casualties. In a statement, Phivolcs explained that the unusual seismic activity involved “distinct or different earthquakes in almost the same area with two (or more) […]

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental on Friday morning, October 10, shaking parts of Mindanao and prompting nationwide concern. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) initially reported the tremor at magnitude 7.6 before downgrading it to 7.4, and later to 7.5 after further analysis. The earthquake, which occurred at around 9:43 a.m., triggered widespread alarm among residents and local officials. By 1 […]

At least 421 flood control projects across the Philippines were found to be “ghost projects” following an inspection of 8,000 sites nationwide, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference after meeting with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) in Taguig City, Dizon revealed that the discovery was the result of a multi-agency inspection led by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The […]

After the magnitude-6.9 earthquake on the night of September 30, 2025, which struck northern Cebu, the Department of Education (DepEd) Region 7 declared it lacks sufficient funds to rebuild or repair the many schools damaged. Director Salustiano Jimenez explained that while some emergency funding has been released, it still falls far short of what is needed. Damage and Disruption The quake badly affected at least nine northern local government units: […]

Repair operations are now underway at the Provincial Hospital in Bogo City, which sustained damage from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30, 2025. The disaster claimed more than 70 lives and left over 500 people injured, overwhelming health facilities across the province. To ensure that medical services continue without interruption, ZLREJ Construction Corporation has deployed an initial workforce of around 60 engineers and skilled workers. Their […]