Tag: Earthquake

The Catholic Church’s social action arm said it is continuing the assessment of the situation in areas badly affected by the earthquake

There are 4,969 families or 20,000 persons who are affected in 110 barangays in Region 1 and Cordillera Administrative Region

“What happened was really sad and disheartening, but let’s not lose hope because there are people and institutions that are with us"

Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Kidapawan of the National Secretariat for Social Action said he is expecting reports later in the day

Media reports said the facade of the Vigan Cathedral, in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, was damaged

The shallow but powerful quake struck the mountainous and lightly populated province of Abra on the main island of Luzon at 8:43 a.m.

“I hope that with everyone's help we can alleviate the suffering of the dear people of Afghanistan”

Officials in both countries said there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and there was no tsunami threat from either quake

No significant damage or fatalities were immediately reported, but Indonesian authorities urged caution

"In the midst of these trying times ... the only thing that matters, and the real treasure that we have right now, is our faith"