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GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
No injuries, major damages in Palaro from La Union quake, Angara says
Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara said no injuries or major damages were reported following an earthquake on Saturday morning in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, which currently serves as host for the 65th Palarong Pambansa. In a report on GMA News Online, Angara said the development after a magnitude 5.2 tremor jolted La Union at around 10:40 a.m. The earthquake was also felt in nearby cities, including Laoag City, where the Palarong Pambansa opening ceremony will be held later tonight. "Ok naman kami no major damage or injuries reported," Angara said in a short message. In a separate statement, DepEd said the Incident Command Post (ICP) has already mobilized both the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Regional Safety Officers to inspect playing venues as well as the places where delegates are staying. The agency also said the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium (FEMMS), where the opening rites and several sport events like football, tennis, athletics, and swimming will be staged, will also be inspected. "The Incident Command Post (ICP) has mobilized the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Regional Safety Officers to immediately inspect all billeting and playing venues, including the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium (FEMMS), to ensure the continued safety of all delegates," DepEd said. "As of this report, no injuries or major structural damages have been recorded. All delegates are safe. There is no cause for alarm or panic." DepEd added that the Regional Incident Management Team (RIMT) already has earthquake response protocols. "Safety remains our top priority. We will provide updates as necessary," it added. The Palarong Pambansa will open on May 24 with the regular sports running from May 26 to 30. (with reports from Bea Micaller, GMA Integrated News)
GMA Network
24-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
No injuries or major damages in Palaro from La Union quake, says Angara
LAOAG — Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara said no injuries or major damages were reported following an earthquake on Saturday morning in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, which currently serves as host for the 65th Palarong Pambansa. Angara told GMA News Online the development after a magnitude 5.2 tremor jolted La Union at around 10:40 a.m. The earthquake was also felt in nearby cities, including Laoag City, where the Palarong Pambansa opening ceremony will be held later tonight. "Ok naman kami no major damage or injuries reported," Angara said in a short message. In a separate statement, DepEd said the Incident Command Post (ICP) has already mobilized both the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Regional Safety Officers to inspect playing venues as well as the places where delegates are staying. The agency also said the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium (FEMMS), where the opening rites and several sport events like football, tennis, athletics, and swimming will be staged, will also be inspected. "The Incident Command Post (ICP) has mobilized the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Regional Safety Officers to immediately inspect all billeting and playing venues, including the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium (FEMMS), to ensure the continued safety of all delegates," DepEd said. "As of this report, no injuries or major structural damages have been recorded. All delegates are safe. There is no cause for alarm or panic." DepEd added that the Regional Incident Management Team (RIMT) already has earthquake response protocols. "Safety remains our top priority. We will provide updates as necessary," it added. The Palarong Pambansa will open on May 24 with the regular sports running from May 26 to 30. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
