Pinoys hurt in Taiwan quake rise to 11
MANILA, Philippines — Two more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were reported injured in the aftermath of a strong earthquake in Taiwan, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DMW).
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6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert — USGS
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued.
‘Engineering solutions key to quake preparedness’
MANILA, Philippines — Office of Civil Defense administrator Ariel Nepomuceno has reiterated the importance of strengthening engineering solutions and building code compliance in preparation for earthquakes, especially the “Big One.”
Killer earthquakes: How to be saved
Almost miraculously, a strong earthquake that hit Taiwan a few days ago has minimal number of casualties. Official reports claim that at least nine people were killed, though hundreds were injured as an aftermath of the 7.4 magnitude tremor.
'I am still fine': New York rattled by small earthquake, aftershock
NEW YORK, United States — UN Security Council diplomats were shaken in their chairs, planes got briefly grounded, and furniture rattled across New York Friday when an earthquake jolted the city that never sleeps.
LGUs cited for quick tsunami response
THE Office of Civil Defense extolled the local government units (LGUs) for their quick decision and action during a recent tsunami alert from a magnitude-7.4 Taiwan quake.
Taiwan holds ritual for quake's tilting symbol
HUALIEN, Taiwan: Fruit, flowers and incense paper were arranged on a table Friday as authorities prepared a ceremony before demolishing a dangerously leaning building that has become a symbol of Taiwan's biggest quake in 25 years.
4th OFW reported injured in Taiwan earthquake
MANILA, Philippines — There are now four overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reported hurt in the 7.2 magnitude quake that hit Taiwan Wednesday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said.