The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has recorded a 5.0 magnitude at 22 kilometers southwest of Nasugbu town early 12:09 am. An aftershock was felt in parts of Metro Manila as well. The tectonic quake had a depth of 109 kilometers, felt in various parts of the metro, particularly in Muntinlupa and Quezon City. Intensity 3 was felt in Nasugbu and intensity 2 in Pasay City. There were no reports of heavy damage […]
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Potential storm looms in PH
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Students on the News – Cubao Elementary School MTAP
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GPH, MILF ceasefire mechanisms contribute to success of law enforcement ops
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Kramatorsk rocket attacks damage military headquarters, kill civilians
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Spider Man joins other Marvel heroes, Pattinson in Berlin
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LIVE: House of Representatives hearing on the Mamasapano incident
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House Committee begins hearing regarding Mamasapano incident
The House Committee on Public Order and Safety invited 36 resource persons as it conducts its hearing on the Mamasapano incident.
