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EARTHQUAKE: Magnitude of 6.9 struck at the coast of Cebu province

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  A powerful magnitude 6.9 #earthquake (downgraded to 6.7) struck off the coast of Cebu Province on September 30, 2025 (Tuesday) at 9:59 PM, causing widespread damage, power outages, and at least 72 persons were confirmed fatalities and 1,166 were injured based on reports and the Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). The tremor, which was strongly felt across Cebu, Leyte, Biliran, and other parts of Central Visayas, prompted the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to issue a tsunami advisory for coastal areas, warning of possible sea-level disturbances of up to one meter. The epicenter was located at 11.09°N, 124.13°E - 017 km N 73° E of City Of Bogo (Cebu). The quake was initially reported as a magnitude 6.7 before being upgraded to 6.9 on September 30 at 9:59 PM. It had a depth of 5 km and was tectonic in origin. Intensity V was experienced in Argao, Cebu; City of Sipalay, Negros Occidental, City of Lapu-Lapu, Tacloban C...
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EARTHQUAKE: Magnitude of 7.6 - 7.4 which shook Mindanao

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  Series of recorded earthquakes from the eastern part of Manay, Davao Oriental .  Source: HazardHunterPh - Screenphoto around 8:30pm | October 15, 2025 A powerful undersea earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental in the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting urgent tsunami warnings and mass evacuations across several coastal provinces. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the earthquake, which initially registered a magnitude of 7.6, was later downgraded to magnitude 7.4. The tremor was recorded at 9:43 a.m. on October 10, 2025 and occurred approximately 62 kilometers southeast of the town of Manay, Davao Oriental, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Series of aftershocks earthquakes are still felt across Mindanao, the largest so far was the M6.9 with an epicenter from the same east coast of Man-ay, Davao Oriental. It was later considered as a doublet earthquake-- occurs "when two or more main shocks of similar...
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Crising, Dante and Emong: typhoons in the tropics and flooding

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Windy's hurricane tracker forecast of the movement of Tropical Depression Crising. The heavens wept. Dark clouds gathered above the scattered realms and the rains fell in ceaseless torrents — driven by twin tempests: enters typhoon Crising or Wipha in distant tongues, and the ancient monsoon power of Habagat, posing risks and vulnerabilities to the populace. The rivers swelled with wrath, and the winds did howl in majors areas of the archipelago. From the northmost moves to the far southern provinces, floodwaters rose, claiming the streets, the fields, and even the hearths of the humble and great alike. Read updated situational report of the NDRRMC on July 23, 2025, here In that hours, seven regions and twenty-seven provinces were declared under the state of calamity. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, or NDRRMC — bore grim tidings: that over 1.9 million souls, had been affected by severe flooding. Elsewhere, in Katipunan, great poles of iron and billboard...
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What to do when you're cloned or spoofed in Facebook?

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 Facebook identity can may be cloned or spoofed, which is unfortunately a common issue. Here's how and why that happens — and what you can do about it: 1. Profile Cloning (Most Common Cause) - Someone creates fake Facebook profiles using your name, profile picture, and public info. Use variations of your name (e.g., John A. Smith, Jon Smith, J. Smith); Use different photos; send friend requests to your contacts; & attempt scams (e.g., asking for money, promoting fake offers). 2. Data Scraping - Bots can scrape public data from your profile — name, friends list, photos — and use it to generate fake accounts. This is often automated and used for spamming, phishing, & fake engagement on posts or groups. 3. Impersonation as a Form of Harassment or Scam - deliberate impersonation may intend to damage your reputation, confuse network, and trick others (romance scams, crypto schemes) 4.  Facebook Algorithm Loopholes - Facebook’s algorithm may not catch similar profiles immedi...
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12-day war: demands for cessation of hostilities, international dialogues, and global diplomacy

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After a 12-day violent conflict between Israel and Iran, US defense officials detailed the executed massive precision strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities under Operation Midnight Hammer. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine described the military operations of a highly classified mission launched as a coordinated multi-domain strike targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities as ordered by the President Donald Trump and executed by U.S. Central Command under General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, the Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), responsible for U.S. military operations in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia. The operation aimed to significantly degrade Iran’s nuclear weapons infrastructure. The strike package, anchored by B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, involved an 18-hour round-trip mission supported by multiple in-flight refueling, escort aircraft, and deception tactics. Over 75 precision-guided munitio...
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