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TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 4, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded.Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island's 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness, experts say.Here is a closer look at Taiwan’s history of earthquakes:WHY SO MANY TEMBLORS?Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur.The area is particularly vulnerable to temblors due to the tension accumulated from the interactions of two tectonic plates, the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, which may lead to sudden releases in the form of earthquakes.The region’s mountainous landscape can magnify the ground shaking, leading to landslides. Several such landslides occurred on Taiwan’s eastern coast near the epicenter of Wednesday's quake near eastern Hualien County, when falling debris hit tunnels and highways, crushing vehicles and causing several deaths.HOW WELL-EQUIPPED IS TAIWAN TO HANDLE QUAKES?Wednesday’s earthquake measured 7.2, according to Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency, while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4. It damaged several buildings in Hualien but caused only minor losses in the capital Taipei despite being strongly felt there.The earthquake hit in the middle of the morning rush hour yet only slightly derailed the regular commute. Just minutes later, parents were again walking their children to school and workers driving to offices.“Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world,” said Stephen Gao, a seismologist and professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology. “The island has implemented strict building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety.”The government continually revises the level of quake resistance required of new and existing buildings — which may increase construction costs — and offers subsidies to residents willing to check their buildings’ quake resistance.Following a 2016 quake in Tainan, on the island’s southwestern coast, five people involved in the construction of a 17-story high-rise apartment building that was the only major structure to have collapsed, killing dozens, were found guilty of negligence and given prison sentences.Taiwan also is pushing quake drills at schools and workplaces while public media and cellphones regularly carry notices about earthquakes and safety.“These measures have significantly enhanced Taiwan’s resilience to earthquakes, helping to mitigate the potential for catastrophic damage and loss of life,” Gao said.THE 1999 QUAKE WAS A WAKE-UP CALLTaiwan and its surrounding waters have registered about 2,000 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater since 1980, and more than 100 earthquakes with a magnitude above 5.5, according to the USGS.The island’s worst quake in recent years struck on September 21, 1999, with a magnitude of 7.7. It caused 2,400 deaths, injured around 100,000 and destroyed thousands of buildings.It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University.“Observers strongly criticized Taiwan’s response to the 21 September 1999 earthquake, arguing that it took hours for emergency medical response teams to arrive, that rescuers lacked training, and that the operations between government agencies were not well coordinated," he wrote in an email. As a result, the government passed the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act and set up two national centers to handle coordination and training for earthquakes.“I think we’re seeing the results in this most recent shock,” he said. (AP) Where I can bet on sports in the Philippines? Philippines PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated the country’s commitment in promoting peace in the region amid prevailing disputes particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), but he stressed that the Philippines will still respond to the actual situation on the ground.During the courtesy call of newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya in Malacañang on Thursday, April 4, Marcos said the Philippines cannot just ignore what is happening in the WPS.“When it comes to foreign policy and that we analyze geopolitics, this is the most important thing that we must find a way to keep it (WPS) at peace. That is what the Philippines will always work for,” said Marcos.“However, we also have to respond to the actual situation on the ground. They cannot cover our eyes and pretend that nothing happened,” he added.China has been continuously harassing and intervening the Philippines in conducting routine rotation and resupply missions, particularly in Ayungin Shoal where its BRP Sierra Madre was deliberately grounded to signify its sovereignty in the area.The recent incident where Chinese vessels bombarded the Philippine ships with water has resulted in the injury to three navy personnel and serious damage to the Filipino vessel.China has been maintaining their sovereign right in the WPS (South China Sea), refusing to recognize an arbitral ruling that invalidates their claims.Marcos earlier maintained that the Philippines will not yield, as he ordered relevant National Government agencies and instrumentalities to implement a response and countermeasure package that is “proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable in the face of the open, unabating, and illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks by agents of the China Coast Guard and the Chinese Maritime Militia.”"We seek no conflict with any nation, more so nations that purport and claim to be our friends but we will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience. Filipinos do not yield," he added.Marcos expressed gratitude to Japan for its assistance in terms of not only in equipment but also in training which he said was “very important.”He said there are additional dimensions to the Philippine-Japan relationship, which now feature security and defense, as he stressed the need to adjust the way the two nations do business together.The goal, he said, is to keep the South China Sea as an area where there is freedom of navigation and trade in that part of the world. “That’s all we wish for and so we are happy that once we try to do that we have you as part of it,” Marcos said. (TPM/SunStar Philippines)

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated the country’s commitment in promoting peace in the region amid prevailing disputes particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), but he stressed that the Philippines will still respond to the actual situation on the ground.During the courtesy call of newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya in Malacañang on Thursday, April 4, Marcos said the Philippines cannot just ignore what is happening in the WPS.“When it comes to foreign policy and that we analyze geopolitics, this is the most important thing that we must find a way to keep it (WPS) at peace. That is what the Philippines will always work for,” said Marcos.“However, we also have to respond to the actual situation on the ground. They cannot cover our eyes and pretend that nothing happened,” he added.China has been continuously harassing and intervening the Philippines in conducting routine rotation and resupply missions, particularly in Ayungin Shoal where its BRP Sierra Madre was deliberately grounded to signify its sovereignty in the area.The recent incident where Chinese vessels bombarded the Philippine ships with water has resulted in the injury to three navy personnel and serious damage to the Filipino vessel.China has been maintaining their sovereign right in the WPS (South China Sea), refusing to recognize an arbitral ruling that invalidates their claims.Marcos earlier maintained that the Philippines will not yield, as he ordered relevant National Government agencies and instrumentalities to implement a response and countermeasure package that is “proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable in the face of the open, unabating, and illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks by agents of the China Coast Guard and the Chinese Maritime Militia.”"We seek no conflict with any nation, more so nations that purport and claim to be our friends but we will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience. Filipinos do not yield," he added.Marcos expressed gratitude to Japan for its assistance in terms of not only in equipment but also in training which he said was “very important.”He said there are additional dimensions to the Philippine-Japan relationship, which now feature security and defense, as he stressed the need to adjust the way the two nations do business together.The goal, he said, is to keep the South China Sea as an area where there is freedom of navigation and trade in that part of the world. “That’s all we wish for and so we are happy that once we try to do that we have you as part of it,” Marcos said. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) Where can I bet on sports in the Philippines? PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured on Monday, April 8, 2024, Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder and leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy that he will be treated with fairness amid his legal battles related to his alleged involvement in child and sexual abuse.In an interview in Bacolod City, Marcos said Quiboloy has nothing to worry about in terms of his concern that the United States may interfere with the legal proceedings he would be facing in the country.“It seems to be a little bit tail-wagging the dog na siya ang magbibigay ng kondisyon sa gobyerno doon sa kaso niya, akusado siya. We will exercise all the compassion to Pastor Quiboloy,” said Marcos.“We have known him for a very long time at ang maipapangako ko all the proceedings will be fair. Now as to the involvement of the United States malayo pa yan, that is going to take years, so I don’t think that is something he needs to be worry about,” he added.On Saturday, April 6, Quiboloy demanded from Marcos to issue a written assurance that he will not let the US government to meddle with his legal battles in the country before he would surface and face the charges against him.Quiboloy is facing charges for violation of Section 10(a) or other acts of child abuse under Republic Act (RA) 7610, or the “Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act,” and Section 5(b) or sexual abuse also under RA 7610. He reiterated the conspiracy of the Philippine and US government for his “extraordinary rendition.”He said the issuance of arrest warrant against him by the court as well as the Senate committee are traps in order to make him out and later allow the US government to take over his custody.Meanwhile, in a press conference in Camp Crame, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief of the Public Information Office (PIO) Colonel Jean Fajardo said they have already extended the manhunt operations against Quiboloy outside Davao, the sect leader’s bailiwick.The PNP and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have failed to find Quiboloy in any of his properties in Davao following the issuance of arrest warrant against him on April 1.Fajardo assured that the PNP will give Quiboloy all the necessary protection in order to ensure his safety should he decide to surrender or if he will be arrested.“We want to assure Pastor Quiboloy at lahat ng kanyang mga supporters at kanyang mga abogado na patuloy natin kinakausap na poproteksyunan natin si Pastor Quiboloy should he decide to surrender and submit himself to the jurisdiction of the court. We will provide the necessary security para masiguro ‘yung kaligtasan ni Pastor Quiboloy,” she said.“Again, I would like to take this opportunity to once again appeal to Pastor Quiboloy, sa kanyang mga abogado na patuloy natin kinakausap, para siya ay kumbinsihin na sumurender, harapin ‘yung kanyang kaso para na rin sa paggulong nitong judicial process,” she added.Fajardo again categorically denied Quiboloy’s “conspiracy theory” between the Philippine and US government.Meantime, she said the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office is looking into the possibility of cancelling Quiboloy’s license to own and possess firearms.At present, Quiboloy has 19 registered firearms.But Fajardo said Quiboloy cannot be considered yet as “armed and dangerous.”“For now, hindi pa because wala naman indication before na naging marahas si Pastor Quiboloy at wala naman tayo namonitor so far na siya ay nagme-maintain ng PAG or private army but nonetheless, kapag tayo ay nagsasagawa ng mga police operations, these things are being considered also,” she said.“But like I said before kaya ayaw natin magbigay ng ibang specifics pagdating doon sa mga implementation kasi ayaw natin mahaluan ng anumang karahasan or anumang gulo kung saka-sakali i-serve na natin itong mga WOAs na inissue laban kay Pastor Quiboloy. We are still hoping and praying na maging mapayapa yung pagsuko niya,” she added.Quiboloy said in his recent statement that he will not let anyone catch him alive. (TPM/SunStar Philippines)

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PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured on Monday, April 8, 2024, Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder and leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy that he will be treated with fairness amid his legal battles related to his alleged involvement in child and sexual abuse.In an interview in Bacolod City, Marcos said Quiboloy has nothing to worry about in terms of his concern that the United States may interfere with the legal proceedings he would be facing in the country.“It seems to be a little bit tail-wagging the dog na siya ang magbibigay ng kondisyon sa gobyerno doon sa kaso niya, akusado siya. We will exercise all the compassion to Pastor Quiboloy,” said Marcos.“We have known him for a very long time at ang maipapangako ko all the proceedings will be fair. Now as to the involvement of the United States malayo pa yan, that is going to take years, so I don’t think that is something he needs to be worry about,” he added.On Saturday, April 6, Quiboloy demanded from Marcos to issue a written assurance that he will not let the US government to meddle with his legal battles in the country before he would surface and face the charges against him.Quiboloy is facing charges for violation of Section 10(a) or other acts of child abuse under Republic Act (RA) 7610, or the “Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act,” and Section 5(b) or sexual abuse also under RA 7610. He reiterated the conspiracy of the Philippine and US government for his “extraordinary rendition.”He said the issuance of arrest warrant against him by the court as well as the Senate committee are traps in order to make him out and later allow the US government to take over his custody.Meanwhile, in a press conference in Camp Crame, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief of the Public Information Office (PIO) Colonel Jean Fajardo said they have already extended the manhunt operations against Quiboloy outside Davao, the sect leader’s bailiwick.The PNP and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have failed to find Quiboloy in any of his properties in Davao following the issuance of arrest warrant against him on April 1.Fajardo assured that the PNP will give Quiboloy all the necessary protection in order to ensure his safety should he decide to surrender or if he will be arrested.“We want to assure Pastor Quiboloy at lahat ng kanyang mga supporters at kanyang mga abogado na patuloy natin kinakausap na poproteksyunan natin si Pastor Quiboloy should he decide to surrender and submit himself to the jurisdiction of the court. We will provide the necessary security para masiguro ‘yung kaligtasan ni Pastor Quiboloy,” she said.“Again, I would like to take this opportunity to once again appeal to Pastor Quiboloy, sa kanyang mga abogado na patuloy natin kinakausap, para siya ay kumbinsihin na sumurender, harapin ‘yung kanyang kaso para na rin sa paggulong nitong judicial process,” she added.Fajardo again categorically denied Quiboloy’s “conspiracy theory” between the Philippine and US government.Meantime, she said the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office is looking into the possibility of cancelling Quiboloy’s license to own and possess firearms.At present, Quiboloy has 19 registered firearms.But Fajardo said Quiboloy cannot be considered yet as “armed and dangerous.”“For now, hindi pa because wala naman indication before na naging marahas si Pastor Quiboloy at wala naman tayo namonitor so far na siya ay nagme-maintain ng PAG or private army but nonetheless, kapag tayo ay nagsasagawa ng mga police operations, these things are being considered also,” she said.“But like I said before kaya ayaw natin magbigay ng ibang specifics pagdating doon sa mga implementation kasi ayaw natin mahaluan ng anumang karahasan or anumang gulo kung saka-sakali i-serve na natin itong mga WOAs na inissue laban kay Pastor Quiboloy. We are still hoping and praying na maging mapayapa yung pagsuko niya,” she added.Quiboloy said in his recent statement that he will not let anyone catch him alive. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) Where can I bet on sports in the Philippines? TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 4, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded.Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island's 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness, experts say.Here is a closer look at Taiwan’s history of earthquakes:WHY SO MANY TEMBLORS?Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur.The area is particularly vulnerable to temblors due to the tension accumulated from the interactions of two tectonic plates, the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, which may lead to sudden releases in the form of earthquakes.The region’s mountainous landscape can magnify the ground shaking, leading to landslides. Several such landslides occurred on Taiwan’s eastern coast near the epicenter of Wednesday's quake near eastern Hualien County, when falling debris hit tunnels and highways, crushing vehicles and causing several deaths.HOW WELL-EQUIPPED IS TAIWAN TO HANDLE QUAKES?Wednesday’s earthquake measured 7.2, according to Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency, while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4. It damaged several buildings in Hualien but caused only minor losses in the capital Taipei despite being strongly felt there.The earthquake hit in the middle of the morning rush hour yet only slightly derailed the regular commute. Just minutes later, parents were again walking their children to school and workers driving to offices.“Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world,” said Stephen Gao, a seismologist and professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology. “The island has implemented strict building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety.”The government continually revises the level of quake resistance required of new and existing buildings — which may increase construction costs — and offers subsidies to residents willing to check their buildings’ quake resistance.Following a 2016 quake in Tainan, on the island’s southwestern coast, five people involved in the construction of a 17-story high-rise apartment building that was the only major structure to have collapsed, killing dozens, were found guilty of negligence and given prison sentences.Taiwan also is pushing quake drills at schools and workplaces while public media and cellphones regularly carry notices about earthquakes and safety.“These measures have significantly enhanced Taiwan’s resilience to earthquakes, helping to mitigate the potential for catastrophic damage and loss of life,” Gao said.THE 1999 QUAKE WAS A WAKE-UP CALLTaiwan and its surrounding waters have registered about 2,000 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater since 1980, and more than 100 earthquakes with a magnitude above 5.5, according to the USGS.The island’s worst quake in recent years struck on September 21, 1999, with a magnitude of 7.7. It caused 2,400 deaths, injured around 100,000 and destroyed thousands of buildings.It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University.“Observers strongly criticized Taiwan’s response to the 21 September 1999 earthquake, arguing that it took hours for emergency medical response teams to arrive, that rescuers lacked training, and that the operations between government agencies were not well coordinated," he wrote in an email. As a result, the government passed the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act and set up two national centers to handle coordination and training for earthquakes.“I think we’re seeing the results in this most recent shock,” he said. (AP)

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TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 4, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded.Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island's 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness, experts say.Here is a closer look at Taiwan’s history of earthquakes:WHY SO MANY TEMBLORS?Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur.The area is particularly vulnerable to temblors due to the tension accumulated from the interactions of two tectonic plates, the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, which may lead to sudden releases in the form of earthquakes.The region’s mountainous landscape can magnify the ground shaking, leading to landslides. Several such landslides occurred on Taiwan’s eastern coast near the epicenter of Wednesday's quake near eastern Hualien County, when falling debris hit tunnels and highways, crushing vehicles and causing several deaths.HOW WELL-EQUIPPED IS TAIWAN TO HANDLE QUAKES?Wednesday’s earthquake measured 7.2, according to Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency, while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4. It damaged several buildings in Hualien but caused only minor losses in the capital Taipei despite being strongly felt there.The earthquake hit in the middle of the morning rush hour yet only slightly derailed the regular commute. Just minutes later, parents were again walking their children to school and workers driving to offices.“Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world,” said Stephen Gao, a seismologist and professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology. “The island has implemented strict building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety.”The government continually revises the level of quake resistance required of new and existing buildings — which may increase construction costs — and offers subsidies to residents willing to check their buildings’ quake resistance.Following a 2016 quake in Tainan, on the island’s southwestern coast, five people involved in the construction of a 17-story high-rise apartment building that was the only major structure to have collapsed, killing dozens, were found guilty of negligence and given prison sentences.Taiwan also is pushing quake drills at schools and workplaces while public media and cellphones regularly carry notices about earthquakes and safety.“These measures have significantly enhanced Taiwan’s resilience to earthquakes, helping to mitigate the potential for catastrophic damage and loss of life,” Gao said.THE 1999 QUAKE WAS A WAKE-UP CALLTaiwan and its surrounding waters have registered about 2,000 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater since 1980, and more than 100 earthquakes with a magnitude above 5.5, according to the USGS.The island’s worst quake in recent years struck on September 21, 1999, with a magnitude of 7.7. It caused 2,400 deaths, injured around 100,000 and destroyed thousands of buildings.It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University.“Observers strongly criticized Taiwan’s response to the 21 September 1999 earthquake, arguing that it took hours for emergency medical response teams to arrive, that rescuers lacked training, and that the operations between government agencies were not well coordinated," he wrote in an email. As a result, the government passed the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act and set up two national centers to handle coordination and training for earthquakes.“I think we’re seeing the results in this most recent shock,” he said. (AP), Paldobet Gaming Pilipinas PH have much to offer, they don't always keep up with the latest releases, of online slots and other casino games. check the following table to see what categories most online casinos in the Philippines fit in.

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated the country’s commitment in promoting peace in the region amid prevailing disputes particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), but he stressed that the Philippines will still respond to the actual situation on the ground.During the courtesy call of newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya in Malacañang on Thursday, April 4, Marcos said the Philippines cannot just ignore what is happening in the WPS.“When it comes to foreign policy and that we analyze geopolitics, this is the most important thing that we must find a way to keep it (WPS) at peace. That is what the Philippines will always work for,” said Marcos.“However, we also have to respond to the actual situation on the ground. They cannot cover our eyes and pretend that nothing happened,” he added.China has been continuously harassing and intervening the Philippines in conducting routine rotation and resupply missions, particularly in Ayungin Shoal where its BRP Sierra Madre was deliberately grounded to signify its sovereignty in the area.The recent incident where Chinese vessels bombarded the Philippine ships with water has resulted in the injury to three navy personnel and serious damage to the Filipino vessel.China has been maintaining their sovereign right in the WPS (South China Sea), refusing to recognize an arbitral ruling that invalidates their claims.Marcos earlier maintained that the Philippines will not yield, as he ordered relevant National Government agencies and instrumentalities to implement a response and countermeasure package that is “proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable in the face of the open, unabating, and illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks by agents of the China Coast Guard and the Chinese Maritime Militia.”"We seek no conflict with any nation, more so nations that purport and claim to be our friends but we will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience. Filipinos do not yield," he added.Marcos expressed gratitude to Japan for its assistance in terms of not only in equipment but also in training which he said was “very important.”He said there are additional dimensions to the Philippine-Japan relationship, which now feature security and defense, as he stressed the need to adjust the way the two nations do business together.The goal, he said, is to keep the South China Sea as an area where there is freedom of navigation and trade in that part of the world. “That’s all we wish for and so we are happy that once we try to do that we have you as part of it,” Marcos said. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) Where I can bet on sports in the Philippines?. here is how to register at an online casino site in the Philippines:

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 4, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded.Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island's 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness, experts say.Here is a closer look at Taiwan’s history of earthquakes:WHY SO MANY TEMBLORS?Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur.The area is particularly vulnerable to temblors due to the tension accumulated from the interactions of two tectonic plates, the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, which may lead to sudden releases in the form of earthquakes.The region’s mountainous landscape can magnify the ground shaking, leading to landslides. Several such landslides occurred on Taiwan’s eastern coast near the epicenter of Wednesday's quake near eastern Hualien County, when falling debris hit tunnels and highways, crushing vehicles and causing several deaths.HOW WELL-EQUIPPED IS TAIWAN TO HANDLE QUAKES?Wednesday’s earthquake measured 7.2, according to Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency, while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4. It damaged several buildings in Hualien but caused only minor losses in the capital Taipei despite being strongly felt there.The earthquake hit in the middle of the morning rush hour yet only slightly derailed the regular commute. Just minutes later, parents were again walking their children to school and workers driving to offices.“Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world,” said Stephen Gao, a seismologist and professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology. “The island has implemented strict building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety.”The government continually revises the level of quake resistance required of new and existing buildings — which may increase construction costs — and offers subsidies to residents willing to check their buildings’ quake resistance.Following a 2016 quake in Tainan, on the island’s southwestern coast, five people involved in the construction of a 17-story high-rise apartment building that was the only major structure to have collapsed, killing dozens, were found guilty of negligence and given prison sentences.Taiwan also is pushing quake drills at schools and workplaces while public media and cellphones regularly carry notices about earthquakes and safety.“These measures have significantly enhanced Taiwan’s resilience to earthquakes, helping to mitigate the potential for catastrophic damage and loss of life,” Gao said.THE 1999 QUAKE WAS A WAKE-UP CALLTaiwan and its surrounding waters have registered about 2,000 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater since 1980, and more than 100 earthquakes with a magnitude above 5.5, according to the USGS.The island’s worst quake in recent years struck on September 21, 1999, with a magnitude of 7.7. It caused 2,400 deaths, injured around 100,000 and destroyed thousands of buildings.It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University.“Observers strongly criticized Taiwan’s response to the 21 September 1999 earthquake, arguing that it took hours for emergency medical response teams to arrive, that rescuers lacked training, and that the operations between government agencies were not well coordinated," he wrote in an email. As a result, the government passed the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act and set up two national centers to handle coordination and training for earthquakes.“I think we’re seeing the results in this most recent shock,” he said. (AP) Where can I bet on sports in the Philippines? . It’s always a good idea to take your time and make sure you’ve found the best online casino in the Philippines on the online gambling market that can give you what you want.

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PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated the country’s commitment in promoting peace in the region amid prevailing disputes particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), but he stressed that the Philippines will still respond to the actual situation on the ground.During the courtesy call of newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya in Malacañang on Thursday, April 4, Marcos said the Philippines cannot just ignore what is happening in the WPS.“When it comes to foreign policy and that we analyze geopolitics, this is the most important thing that we must find a way to keep it (WPS) at peace. That is what the Philippines will always work for,” said Marcos.“However, we also have to respond to the actual situation on the ground. They cannot cover our eyes and pretend that nothing happened,” he added.China has been continuously harassing and intervening the Philippines in conducting routine rotation and resupply missions, particularly in Ayungin Shoal where its BRP Sierra Madre was deliberately grounded to signify its sovereignty in the area.The recent incident where Chinese vessels bombarded the Philippine ships with water has resulted in the injury to three navy personnel and serious damage to the Filipino vessel.China has been maintaining their sovereign right in the WPS (South China Sea), refusing to recognize an arbitral ruling that invalidates their claims.Marcos earlier maintained that the Philippines will not yield, as he ordered relevant National Government agencies and instrumentalities to implement a response and countermeasure package that is “proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable in the face of the open, unabating, and illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks by agents of the China Coast Guard and the Chinese Maritime Militia.”"We seek no conflict with any nation, more so nations that purport and claim to be our friends but we will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience. Filipinos do not yield," he added.Marcos expressed gratitude to Japan for its assistance in terms of not only in equipment but also in training which he said was “very important.”He said there are additional dimensions to the Philippine-Japan relationship, which now feature security and defense, as he stressed the need to adjust the way the two nations do business together.The goal, he said, is to keep the South China Sea as an area where there is freedom of navigation and trade in that part of the world. “That’s all we wish for and so we are happy that once we try to do that we have you as part of it,” Marcos said. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) licensed online casinos PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured on Monday, April 8, 2024, Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder and leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy that he will be treated with fairness amid his legal battles related to his alleged involvement in child and sexual abuse.In an interview in Bacolod City, Marcos said Quiboloy has nothing to worry about in terms of his concern that the United States may interfere with the legal proceedings he would be facing in the country.“It seems to be a little bit tail-wagging the dog na siya ang magbibigay ng kondisyon sa gobyerno doon sa kaso niya, akusado siya. We will exercise all the compassion to Pastor Quiboloy,” said Marcos.“We have known him for a very long time at ang maipapangako ko all the proceedings will be fair. Now as to the involvement of the United States malayo pa yan, that is going to take years, so I don’t think that is something he needs to be worry about,” he added.On Saturday, April 6, Quiboloy demanded from Marcos to issue a written assurance that he will not let the US government to meddle with his legal battles in the country before he would surface and face the charges against him.Quiboloy is facing charges for violation of Section 10(a) or other acts of child abuse under Republic Act (RA) 7610, or the “Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act,” and Section 5(b) or sexual abuse also under RA 7610. He reiterated the conspiracy of the Philippine and US government for his “extraordinary rendition.”He said the issuance of arrest warrant against him by the court as well as the Senate committee are traps in order to make him out and later allow the US government to take over his custody.Meanwhile, in a press conference in Camp Crame, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief of the Public Information Office (PIO) Colonel Jean Fajardo said they have already extended the manhunt operations against Quiboloy outside Davao, the sect leader’s bailiwick.The PNP and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have failed to find Quiboloy in any of his properties in Davao following the issuance of arrest warrant against him on April 1.Fajardo assured that the PNP will give Quiboloy all the necessary protection in order to ensure his safety should he decide to surrender or if he will be arrested.“We want to assure Pastor Quiboloy at lahat ng kanyang mga supporters at kanyang mga abogado na patuloy natin kinakausap na poproteksyunan natin si Pastor Quiboloy should he decide to surrender and submit himself to the jurisdiction of the court. We will provide the necessary security para masiguro ‘yung kaligtasan ni Pastor Quiboloy,” she said.“Again, I would like to take this opportunity to once again appeal to Pastor Quiboloy, sa kanyang mga abogado na patuloy natin kinakausap, para siya ay kumbinsihin na sumurender, harapin ‘yung kanyang kaso para na rin sa paggulong nitong judicial process,” she added.Fajardo again categorically denied Quiboloy’s “conspiracy theory” between the Philippine and US government.Meantime, she said the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office is looking into the possibility of cancelling Quiboloy’s license to own and possess firearms.At present, Quiboloy has 19 registered firearms.But Fajardo said Quiboloy cannot be considered yet as “armed and dangerous.”“For now, hindi pa because wala naman indication before na naging marahas si Pastor Quiboloy at wala naman tayo namonitor so far na siya ay nagme-maintain ng PAG or private army but nonetheless, kapag tayo ay nagsasagawa ng mga police operations, these things are being considered also,” she said.“But like I said before kaya ayaw natin magbigay ng ibang specifics pagdating doon sa mga implementation kasi ayaw natin mahaluan ng anumang karahasan or anumang gulo kung saka-sakali i-serve na natin itong mga WOAs na inissue laban kay Pastor Quiboloy. We are still hoping and praying na maging mapayapa yung pagsuko niya,” she added.Quiboloy said in his recent statement that he will not let anyone catch him alive. (TPM/SunStar Philippines)

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PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated the country’s commitment in promoting peace in the region amid prevailing disputes particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), but he stressed that the Philippines will still respond to the actual situation on the ground.During the courtesy call of newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya in Malacañang on Thursday, April 4, Marcos said the Philippines cannot just ignore what is happening in the WPS.“When it comes to foreign policy and that we analyze geopolitics, this is the most important thing that we must find a way to keep it (WPS) at peace. That is what the Philippines will always work for,” said Marcos.“However, we also have to respond to the actual situation on the ground. They cannot cover our eyes and pretend that nothing happened,” he added.China has been continuously harassing and intervening the Philippines in conducting routine rotation and resupply missions, particularly in Ayungin Shoal where its BRP Sierra Madre was deliberately grounded to signify its sovereignty in the area.The recent incident where Chinese vessels bombarded the Philippine ships with water has resulted in the injury to three navy personnel and serious damage to the Filipino vessel.China has been maintaining their sovereign right in the WPS (South China Sea), refusing to recognize an arbitral ruling that invalidates their claims.Marcos earlier maintained that the Philippines will not yield, as he ordered relevant National Government agencies and instrumentalities to implement a response and countermeasure package that is “proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable in the face of the open, unabating, and illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks by agents of the China Coast Guard and the Chinese Maritime Militia.”"We seek no conflict with any nation, more so nations that purport and claim to be our friends but we will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience. Filipinos do not yield," he added.Marcos expressed gratitude to Japan for its assistance in terms of not only in equipment but also in training which he said was “very important.”He said there are additional dimensions to the Philippine-Japan relationship, which now feature security and defense, as he stressed the need to adjust the way the two nations do business together.The goal, he said, is to keep the South China Sea as an area where there is freedom of navigation and trade in that part of the world. “That’s all we wish for and so we are happy that once we try to do that we have you as part of it,” Marcos said. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) Where I can bet on sports in the Philippines?

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