WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Abra province on Wednesday morning, July 27, with the tremor so strong it was felt in other parts of Luzon.
Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and warning the public to brace for aftershocks.
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WATCH: In earthquake-hit Abra, return to normal is harder for some
Plans — and lives — change in Bangued town in Abra after a magnitude 7 earthquake disrupts the lives of its residents. Bea Cupin reports.
At least 1,412 aftershocks recorded
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said 1,412 aftershocks have been recorded as of Saturday, July 30, 12 pm.
Luzon quake damages 226 schools; P1.2B needed for repairs
The Department of Education said on Friday, July 29, that 226 out of 9,539 affected schools have been damaged, according to its updated field report.
These damaged schools are from the following areas, according to the latest Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service information:
- Cordillera Administrative Region – 132
- Ilocos Region – 49
- Cagayan Valley – 25
- Central Luzon – 18
- Calabarzon – 1
- National Capital Region – 1
Of these, 422 classrooms were totally damaged while 636 classrooms were partially damaged. An estimated P1.298 billion is needed to repair these damaged classrooms.
Bodies of 4 missing people retrieved
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said it had received a report that the remains of four missing people in Abra had been found, raising the number of reported deaths to 10.
The four new fatalities, as well as another death in Ilocos Region, were being validated with their respective local government units before being included in the official count.
At least 1,132 aftershocks recorded
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said 1,132 aftershocks have been recorded as of Friday, July 29, 4 pm.
Philippines airlifts aid to areas cut off since earthquake
Philippine authorities on Friday, July 29, airlifted supplies to districts that have been cut off since a powerful earthquake struck the main island of Luzon this week, as residents pleaded for food and temporary shelter.
The military said it had deployed personnel and helicopters to distribute relief goods to seven isolated towns in Abra province.
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