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Three civilians wounded in BIFF attack in Maguindanao

April 23, 2019

Three civilians, including a militiaman, were wounded after Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) attacked a community in Maguindanao last Sunday. Maj. Arvin Encinas, spokesman of the 6th Infantry Division, said the bandits attacked a civilian community and a Civilian Armed

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Palace suspends gov’t work in Metro Manila due to quake

April 23, 2019

Malacañang suspended on Tuesday work in government offices in Metro Manila after a powerful earthquake struck the metropolis and nearby provinces. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea has issued a memorandum order suspending the government work in

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Metro Manila train services resume

April 23, 2019

The Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3), Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2, and Philippine National Railways resumed operations after a temporary suspension of services late Monday due to 6.1 magnitude quake that jolted Metro Manila and parts of Luzon.

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At least 8 dead, many trapped in grocery: Pampanga gov.

April 22, 2019

At least eight were reported dead in Pampanga after a 6.1 earthquake rocked Zambales Monday afternoon and was strongly felt in other parts of Luzon. In an interview over dzMM Monday night, Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda said they confirmed six

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Quake forces Clark airport to shut down for 24 hours

April 22, 2019

Clark International Airport was shut down for 24 hours starting 7:40 pm Monday, some two hours after a 6.1 earthquake shook parts of Luzon, including Pampanga. Clark International Airport Corp. head James Melo said in a statement they had to

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DoTr halts all train services after earthquake

April 22, 2019

The Department of Transport (DOTr) said it suspended service in MRT-3, LRT-1 and the LRT-2 lines following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that was strongly felt in Metro Manila. ” Preliminary guidance from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

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Phivolcs revises earthquake magnitude to 6.1

April 22, 2019

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and and Seismology (Phivolcs) revised the earthquake’s magnitude which struck Castillejos, Zambales Monday afternoon to 6.1 from 5.7. Phivolcs said it is expecting damage and aftershocks. Intensity Five was felt in San Felipe, Zambales; Malolos

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At least four dead in Pampanga from quake: officials

April 22, 2019

At least four died and one injured in Pampanga after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted parts of Luzon Monday afternoon. Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda said in an interview over dzBB that as of 6 pm two were confirmed dead in

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