Rappler's latest stories on Luzon earthquake 2019
Rappler Talk: Earthquakes and hazards in the Philippines
Rappler talks to National Institute of Geological Sciences' Mario Aurelio about how vulnerable the country is to earthquakes

P121.7M needed to repair earthquake-damaged roads, bridges in Pampanga
The Pampanga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reports the total cost of damage to infrastructure in the province, following the 6.1 magnitude earthquake on April 22

[OPINION] While the world was shaking
'As I realized that it was not an earthquake exercise but a real-life one, I asked myself: why didn’t we implement the evacuation procedure?'

PCSO to release P6.5 million to earthquake-hit Pampanga, Zambales
The total death toll from the earthquake has reached 18, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

Contact Center group says member firms upheld safety during earthquake
The Contact Center Association of the Philippines' statement comes after a BPO employee's network said it received reports from its members that they were not allowed to evacuate when an earthquake shook Luzon on April 22

Ayala Corp aids Pampanga residents affected by Luzon earthquake
From water to telecommunications, various companies under the Ayala conglomerate are reaching out to affected communities in Pampanga

How you can help Aetas in earthquake-hit Pampanga
Aeta families in Porac and Floridablanca are appealing for help and assistance as they stay in makeshift evacuation centers after the Luzon earthquake

WATCH: Inside Chuzon Supermarket in Pampanga during the earthquake
Here is a glimpse of the panic and destruction inside the Chuzon Supermarket in Porac, Pampanga, as shown in CCTV footage

DPWH: Roads, bridges damaged by Luzon earthquake now open
Meanwhile, at least 3 school buildings are recommended for immediate structural evaluation

Gov't construction body to evaluate private sector projects too
The Philippine Domestic Construction Board is also looking to increase its pool of evaluators to cover more regions nationwide

Duterte to Año: Check if 'shortcuts' led to Chuzon store collapse
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año reports to President Rodrigo Duterte that local government units have been told to suspend business permits of Chuzon Supermarket branches

Countries send condolences after earthquakes in PH
'We offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of [the Luzon] earthquake,' says United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim

Cebu Pacific resumes Clark flights evening of April 24
These include flights to and from Hong Kong, Macau, and Cebu

Park Bo-gum postpones Manila fan meet due to recent earthquake
‘I’ll pray for the Philippines,’ the Korean actor says in a tweet

OCD: 'No signs of life' under Chuzon Supermarket Pampanga rubble
Civil Defense Central Luzon director Marlou Salazar says the exact number of missing people has yet to be verified

BPO firms called out for not evacuating employees following earthquake
The BPO Industry Employees Network says a company that participates in earthquake drills did not evacuate its workers when the actual event happened, while another assured its employees that their building can withstand a stronger tremor

Clark airport to resume operations at 4 pm on April 24
(UPDATED) The Clark International Airport Corporation says it will already be 'business as usual,' following the Luzon earthquake that caused a temporary shutdown

WATCH: Homes damaged due to Luzon earthquake
Some perimeter walls are destroyed, while the inside of some homes have collapsed completely

LIST: Buildings damaged by magnitude 6.1 Luzon earthquake
Malls, schools, and churches sustain damage due to the earthquake

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Wednesday, April 24
Bookmark and refresh this page for a list of areas where classes have been suspended for Wednesday, April 24

Bangko Sentral looks into Luzon earthquake's impact on banks
Several banks in Luzon were temporarily closed due to the strong earthquake

Magnitude 6.1 Luzon earthquake: What we know so far
Pampanga, the hardest-hit province, is under a state of calamity due to the Luzon earthquake

Tugade says Clark airport to be fixed April 25 'at the latest'
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade says the Luzon earthquake caused around P30 million in damage to the Clark International Airport

It’s ‘abuse’ to prevent workers’ evacuation during earthquake – labor group
TUCP says it received complaints from call center workers who were not allowed to evacuate and were told to continue working after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Luzon on Monday

Death toll from Luzon earthquake rises to 16
At least 81 people are also injured, while 14 are missing, as of Tuesday, April 23

[OPINYON] Duck, cover, upload
Ligtas ang karamihan dahil nagagawang magbiro, nagagawang pagaanin ang kanilang sitwasyon. Pero hindi nangangahulugang ginagawa nilang katatawanan ang kasawian ng iba.

Earthquake-hit Pampanga to have power restored on April 23 – DOE
The Department of Energy says electric cooperatives in Pampanga are working to restore power in the province before sunset on Tuesday, April 23

DepEd to school heads: Check safety of school buildings after Luzon earthquake
'Only when the structural integrity and safety of buildings and facilities is assured can learners, teachers, and personnel be allowed to enter,' says the Department of Education

Pampanga now under state of calamity
Pampanga Vice Governor Dennis Pineda has asked the mayors of towns hosting Chuzon Supermarket branches to order the temporary closure of the stores 'to give way to structural assessments'

DPWH: Pampanga road, bridge closed to traffic over earthquake damage
The Department of Public Works and Highways says no damage was reported in national roads and bridges, and other infrastructure facilities in Mimaropa and Region 1

DPWH to order inspection of Chuzon grocery stores after Luzon earthquake
In Guagua, the municipal engineer temporarily suspends the operations of the Chuzon Supermarket branch there, following the collapse of the Porac branch

After strong earthquake, Luzon grid on red alert
The magnitude 6.1 earthquake wreaks havoc on Luzon's power system

MMDA lifts number coding for PUVs on April 23
(UPDATED) The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority suspends number coding for public utility vehicles on Tuesday, April 23, to help commuters in case railways were damaged in the Luzon earthquake

Filipinos tweet scenes from magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Luzon
The hashtags #earthquake and #quakePH quickly trend on Twitter a few minutes after the earthquake, whose epicenter was located in Castillejos, Zambales

IN PHOTOS: Evacuations follow after magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Luzon
People share photos of evacuation in Quezon City, Mandaluyong City, Pasig City, Taguig City, Makati, and Manila

Canceled flights due to Luzon earthquake
Bookmark and refresh this page for a list of flights canceled due to the April 22 earthquake

At least 7 injured as Clark airport damaged by Luzon earthquake
(UPDATED) The control tower and passenger terminal of the Clark International Airport are damaged, prompting the suspension of operations

#WalangPasok: Class and work suspensions, Tuesday, April 23
Bookmark and refresh this page for a list of areas where classes and work have been suspended for Tuesday, April 23

Senate, House suspend work for April 23 after Luzon earthquake
(UPDATED) The Senate and the House of Representatives will check the structural integrity of their buildings

9 dead in Pampanga after Luzon earthquake
(4th UPDATE) At least 7 people are injured and some 30 others are missing in Porac, where a grocery store collapsed due to the earthquake

Luzon earthquake triggers power outages
Initial reports indicate that brownouts occurred in parts of Pangasinan, Pampanga, La Union, and Bataan, due to the earthquake on Monday, April 22

MRT, LRT, PNR suspend operations after Luzon earthquake
(UPDATED) All passengers are evacuated from train stations as operations are halted due to the earthquake on Monday, April 22

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Monday, April 22
Bookmark and refresh this page for a list of areas where classes have been suspended for Monday, April 22

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocks Luzon
(6th UPDATE) The earthquake leaves at least 9 people dead in Pampanga. Aftershocks are also recorded.
