By Marisol Bo-oc | 01:20 AM December 03, 2023
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern parts of the Philippines on Saturday night, Dec. 2,
There were no immediate reports of damage.
The quake struck at about 10:37 p.m. in Hinatuan, Surgiao del Sur.
It was also felt in Bohol, Cebu and Leyte.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Japan, from the Miyakojima-Yaeyama region to Chiba Prefecture.
“Sash is not just a symbol, but a commitment to advocacy,” Congresswoman Vanessa C. Aumentado (2nd district) stressed during the sashing program of the 14 hopefuls for Miss Bohol 2025 at the Capitol on Friday.
A total of 37 barangays in Bohol province were the latest to be given a drug-cleared status by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) spearheaded by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas last May 20, 2022.
Newly installed Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy delivered a heartfelt message of gratitude during his installation at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, recalling with humor, humility, and hope the moment he received news of his appointment.