Live Updates: Davao Oriental Earthquakes

Live Updates: Davao Oriental Earthquakes

A strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental at 9:43 a.m. on Friday, October 10. Hours later, at 7:12 p.m., a separate 6.8-magnitude earthquake also struck nearby.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that damage and aftershocks are expected following the earthquakes.

Bookmark this page for the latest news in the aftermath of the earthquakes, including the situation in affected areas, government response, and relief efforts.

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22 minutes ago

Marcos orders “round the clock” rescue and relief operations.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered frontline agencies to conduct rescue and relief operations around the clock in the wake of the October 10 earthquakes.

“The president’s overriding concern is the safety and well-being of our people in the earthquake-hit areas,” Dave Gomez, head of the Office of Presidential Communications, said in a statement on Saturday, October 11.

“Based on the President’s instructions, all relevant agencies on the front lines have been assigned to work around the clock to provide rescue and relief operations,” Gomez added.

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3 hours ago

Globe: Services affected in 8 governorates

Telecom giant Globe said its services in eight provinces were affected following the quake.

“All affected municipalities have since been fully restored, with network recovery reaching 100% in Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental, and Lanao del Sur, and 96.55% in Davao City,” it said in a statement on Saturday, October 11.

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6 hours ago

A day after the earthquakes

Below are scenes in Manai, Davao Oriental, on the morning of Saturday, October 11, a day after earthquakes occurred in the morning and evening off the coast of the city. Photos by Ferdinand Cabrera/Rappler

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6 hours ago

DSWD helps children recover after earthquake

The field office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development is holding child-friendly activities at the evacuation center in Tarragona, Davao Oriental, on Saturday, October 11, to help children recover emotionally and regain a sense of normalcy after the recent earthquakes.

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8 hours ago

OCD-Davao District is conducting an aerial assessment

The 11th Civil Defense District Office conducted an aerial assessment in Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10, following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Manai. Preliminary results show that damage to schools, bridges and key infrastructure was minor, although one section of the road was rendered unusable by landslides. Photos from Davao Region Civil Defense

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9 hours ago

Davao Oriental suspends coastal tourism

The Provincial Government of Davao Oriental suspended operations of all coastal tourism establishments on Saturday, October 11, following the October 10 earthquake.

Under the executive order signed by Governor Nelson Dayanghirang, operations may only resume after establishments obtain safety permits from local engineers or relevant authorities. Those who violate the order face penalties, including temporary closure or revocation of permits.

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10 hours ago

Phivolcs cancels latest tsunami warnings

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology canceled its latest tsunami warning late Friday night, October 10, after monitoring stations in Bislig and Tandag in Surigao del Sur recorded no significant changes in sea level following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Manai, Davao Oriental.

The initial warning led to evacuations in coastal areas of Davao Oriental, Surigao del Sur and Surigao del Norte.

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20 hours ago

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21 hours ago

The death toll rose to 7

At least seven people were reported killed as of Friday night, October 10, according to Davao Region Civil Defense Office Director Ednar Dayanghirang.

Dayangerang counted three deaths in Mati City and Davao Oriental and one in Davao City. Meanwhile, the Davao de Oro Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported three casualties due to a landslide in the focus, with 10 others injured.

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