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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the waters of Davao, followed by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake and aftershocks in Surigao del Sur. Separately, an earthquake was reported off the coast of Gerolimenas.
Bislig City in Surigao del Sur has formally blessed its newly acquired mobile kitchen, enhancing its emergency and humanitarian response capabilities.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur in the Philippines early Thursday morning. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported no damage was expected from the tremor.
A 41-year-old motorcycle rider died on the spot after colliding with a truck on the national highway in Tago, Surigao del Sur on Friday evening, April 3.
A firefight between Philippine Army troops and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) members in Barangay Nurcia, Lanuza town, Surigao del Sur, resulted in the deaths of two suspected rebels and injuries to two soldiers.
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. According to Phivolcs, the earthquake occurred at exactly 8:06 a.m. The quake was located 40 kilometers north, 86° east of Marihatag town. It was tectonic in origin, with a depth of focus
Continuous heavy rains from a shear line have caused widespread flooding in Surigao del Sur, displacing 23,651 families or 91,087 individuals in areas like Bislig City.
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Bayabas, Surigao del Sur in the Philippines. Separately, a magnitude 3 earthquake was reported in Mito City, Japan, with no tsunami risk.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that the heat index peaked at 47°C on Wednesday, May 13, in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur and Butuan City, Agusan del Norte.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur — An encounter between government and communist rebels, labeled as members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), left two insurgents dead and another surrendering in…
Philippine lawmakers are urging decisive action on rising fuel prices, while the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has assured sufficient fuel for April. Commuters in Cebu are struggling with higher fares and fewer public transport options due to the oil price hikes, leading more residents to use public transportation, and the BFAR has extended fuel assistance to 900 fishers in Biliran province. Additionally, Surigao del Sur has implemented travel restrictions and trip consolidation, and the MMDA is proposing a carpooling initiative in Metro Manila, all in response to the ongoing energy emergency.
A public school principal in Surigao del Sur, Philippines, was arrested by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Sunday for alleged involvement in illegal drug activities.
TANDAG, SURIGAO DEL SUR – Vice President Sara Duterte visited the towns of Lanuza and Cortes, and Tandag City in Surigao del Sur province on Tuesday, February 24, to distribute relief assistance to families affected by Tropical Storm Basyang. The relief distribution, conducted by the Office of the Vice President (OVP), provided essential supplies to
A former village councilor and two local government unit workers were arrested after authorities dismantled a suspected drug den in Surigao del Sur, Philippines.
Government troops in the Philippines reported killing a suspected high-ranking New People’s Army (NPA) leader and capturing another member during an encounter in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur. The clash occurred on Monday.
Police forces across multiple countries, including the Philippines, Greece, Denmark, Serbia, and Lithuania, conducted various operations resulting in significant seizures of illegal drugs like shabu, marijuana, and cocaine, as well as weapons arsenals. These operations led to numerous arrests, including Chinese nationals and an alleged Albanian drug boss.
Governor Johnny T. Pimentel of Surigao del Sur is reported to be in stable condition after being involved in a vehicular accident on Friday, March 20.
Governor Johnny T. Pimentel of Surigao del Sur sustained injuries after being involved in a road accident while riding his motorcycle on Friday in Cagwait, Surigao del Sur.
Police officers in Tago town, Surigao del Sur, Philippines, have been commended for assisting a woman who gave birth in their patrol car while being transported to a hospital.