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Twin quakes affect nearly 3,000 residents in Batanes

July 28, 2019

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday said around 2,900 residents in Itbayat, Batanes have been affected by the twin strong earthquakes that struck the province early Saturday morning. In a press briefing, NDRRMC Assistant Secretary Casiano

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20,000 PCSO-run establishments stop operation

July 28, 2019

Around 20,000 lotto stores and other Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office-licensed game establishments were closed down, according to the Philippine National Police on Sunday. As of July 28, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac said they already served closure notices to 5,187

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63 injured, one missing but casualties in Batanes quake unchanged

July 28, 2019

Deaths in the two quakes that struck Batanes remained the same as of Saturday night, but three persons have been reported missing while injuries rose to 63. The Philippine Coast Guard added two search and rescue teams from the Philippine

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MMDA urges Filipinos to ”take every shake drill seriously”

July 27, 2019

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Saturday urged Filipinos to “take every shake drill seriously” after strong tremors hit Batanes.    “Let us take every shake drill seriously. Just this morning, an earthquake struck Batanes which caused casualties and

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Albayalde tells lotto operators PNP were following orders

July 27, 2019

BAGUIO CITY  – At least a dozen outlets and a Small Town Lottery (STL) office in Baguio and Benguet were shut down by authorities Saturday noon. Police General Oscar Albayalde, the head of the Philippine National Police (PNP), led authorities

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Batanes appeals for food, transport for injured

July 27, 2019

Batanes Governor Marilou Cayco asked for aid after twin strong quakes struck the province Saturday morning. According to reports from the Batanes Provincial Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO), at least eight were confirmed dead while 60 were injured

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Palace assures support for quake-stricken Batanes

July 27, 2019

Malacanang assured support for the affected residents in Itbayat and Basco after two earthquakes jolted Batanes Saturday morning.  In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace is closely monitoring the aftermath of the Intensity 5.4 and Intensity 5.9

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PCSO to ask Duterte to reconsider halting gaming operations

July 27, 2019

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) will seek reconsideration from President Rodrigo Duterte to continue the agency’s gaming operations.    “Rest assured that PCSO shall appeal to the Office of the President for the resumption of the conduct of all

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