May 23, 2025

Tag: Southern Leyte

  • Philippine Army Discovers NPA Arms Cache in Southern Leyte

    In a significant blow to the New People’s Army (NPA), soldiers from the Philippine Army uncovered an arms cache in the remote areas of Buak Daku village, Sogod, Southern Leyte. The discovery, made on a Sunday, included an M16 rifle, a short magazine, and various subversive materials promoting NPA ideologies. Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, who…

    Written by

    Gregorio Rosales

  • Aid for Earthquake Victims in Southern Leyte Includes Shelter and Water

    In the aftermath of the January 23, 2025 earthquake that struck San Francisco town in Southern Leyte with a magnitude of 5.8, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has announced plans to provide shelter assistance to the most affected families. The local government has been directed to assess the damage to homes to determine which…

    Written by

    Janelle Sebastian

  • Aid for Shelter and Water to Quake Victims in Southern Leyte

    In the aftermath of the January 23, 2025 earthquake that struck San Francisco town in Southern Leyte with a magnitude of 5.8, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has announced plans to provide shelter assistance to the affected families. The initiative comes as a response to the significant damage reported in the area, with the…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano

  • Earthquake in Southern Leyte Damages Over 300 Classrooms

    A magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck Southern Leyte on January 23, 2025, has resulted in significant damage to educational infrastructure, affecting 324 classrooms across the region. The Department of Education (DepEd) regional office in Tacloban City reported the extent of the damage on January 28. The earthquake caused visible cracks in classrooms, such as those…

    Written by

    Mark Salazar

  • Southern Leyte Residents Urged to Steer Clear of Landslide-Prone Areas Post-Earthquake

    In the wake of a significant 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on January 23, 2025, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has issued a stern warning to the residents of Southern Leyte. The advisory, released on Monday, highlights the dangers of six specific locations in the province that have been compromised by landslides…

    Written by

    Homer Pangilinan

  • Earthquake-Induced Damage Restricts Traffic on Key Southern Leyte Bridge

    Following a significant earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on January 23, 2025, the Liloan Bridge in Southern Leyte, a crucial link between Luzon and Mindanao, has been subjected to stringent load restrictions by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The earthquake caused a noticeable gap in the bridge’s steel expansion joint, leading to the…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • Philippines Averages 30 Earthquakes Daily, Phivolcs Reports

    In the wake of a magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck Southern Leyte, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has reassured the public that the country’s frequent seismic activity is normal. Jeffrey Perez, a supervising science research specialist at Phivolcs, stated that the Philippines experiences an average of 30 earthquakes each day, a phenomenon…

    Written by

    Brian Corpuz

  • Southern Leyte Halts Classes After 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake

    In the wake of a significant 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Southern Leyte on Thursday morning, several local government units have decided to suspend classes. The earthquake, which occurred at 7:39 a.m., was centered 10.01 km southeast of San Francisco and at a depth of 14 km. The decision to halt educational activities was made…

    Written by

    Sasha Roxas-Meehan

  • 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Leyte, Philippines

    A significant earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Southern Leyte, Philippines, on Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The seismic event occurred at 7:39 a.m., centered 10.01 kilometers southeast of San Francisco, at a depth of 14 kilometers. The quake was strongly felt in San Francisco with an intensity of…

    Written by

    Grace Morales

  • 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Southern Leyte, Philippines

    A significant earthquake of magnitude 5.8 shook Southern Leyte on Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The seismic event occurred at 7:39 a.m., centered 10.01 kilometers southeast of San Francisco, at a depth of 14 kilometers. The quake was strongly felt in San Francisco with an intensity of VI,…

    Written by

    Miko Alvarez