Two Aftershocks Strike Surigao del Sur

 The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported two aftershocks struck Surigao del Sur on Friday, March 15th, 2024.

The first tremor occurred at 6:52 am, registering a magnitude of 4.3. Its epicenter was located east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, at a depth of 17 kilometers. Phivolcs reported no intensities felt from this earthquake.

The second aftershock hit the area at 7:30 am, also registering a magnitude of 4.3. The epicenter was not specified in the report. However, Phivolcs noted that weak shaking, Intensity I, was felt in Cagwait, Surigao del Sur.

Both aftershocks are linked to the strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Surigao del Sur in December 2023. Phivolcs stated that no further aftershocks or damage are expected from these tremors.

Chocolate Hills Resort in Bohol Shuts Down Temporarily

 The Captain's Peak Garden and Resort, located within the protected area of the Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines, announced a temporary closure on Wednesday, March 14, 2024.

This announcement comes amidst public criticism surrounding the resort's operations and a prior closure order issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in September 2023. The DENR also stated the resort lacked an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and received a violation notice in January 2024.

While the resort's statement cites "maintenance and environmental preservation efforts" as the reason for closure, it coincides with the ongoing controversy and government actions.

Senator Nancy Binay has called for an investigation into the resort's permit acquisition process, while the DENR directed an inspection to assess the resort's compliance with the closure order.

The full extent of the closure and any potential future actions remain unclear.

15 Patay Na Kambing, Magkakahiwalay Na Nakita Sa Masbate

 Sa isang barangay sa San Pascual, Masbate, natagpuan ang mga patay na kambing na may mga sugat at nawawalang lamang-loob. Ang insidente ay nangyari nitong Biyernes, kung saan ilan sa mga alagang hayop ay nasaid umano ang dugo habang ang iba naman ay nawalan ng lamang-loob. 

Ayon kay Monica Gallarde, may limang kambing siyang namatayan, at ilang hayop ay nawalan ng lamang-loob at nasaid ang dugo. May iba pang natagpuang patay na kambing sa magkakaibang lugar, at hindi pa malinaw kung anong hayop ang may kagagawan sa pag-atake. Ang pulisya ay handang magsagawa ng imbestigasyon sa pangyayari. 

Kamakailan lang, may mga insidente rin ng pag-atake sa mga kambing sa iba't ibang lalawigan, tulad sa Barili, Cebu, at Zamboanga City.

18 Anyos Na Babae Sinaksak ng 60 Beses ng Kanyang Ex-Bf

 Sinaksak ng 16-anyos na dating nobyo ang 18-anyos na babae nang 60 beses sa mainitang pagtatalo sa Barangay Maahas noong Martes ng gabi, Pebrero 22. Nasa malubhang kalagayan na ngayon ang biktimang senior high school student sa Laguna Provincial Hospital. Tumakas ang salarin na kinilalang si De Leon at nahaharap ngayon sa kasong frustrated homicide. Ibinigay ni Police Major Jollymar Seloterio, hepe ng pulisya sa lugar ang mga detalyeng ito.