STUDENTS and workers in Iloilo City moved out of buildings on Monday after a series of earthquakes were felt, the strongest of which was magnitude 4.8 that struck at around 10:54 a.m. A dozen tremors were recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Nov. 5 between 7:45 a.m. and 3 p.m., with the epicenter at Leon town, located about 36 kilometers northeast of Iloilo City. The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), in a report issued on Tuesday, said minor damage were reported in school and public buildings, and private properties. The Iloilo International Airport, located in the neighboring town of Cabatuan, also had damage, particularly on electrical lighting. The CDRRMO said assessments were continuing as of yesterday to validate the structural integrity of affected buildings. The Iloilo Mission Hospital reported to have received 11 earthquake-related patients. Iloilo City Mayor Jose S. Espinosa III has ordered the CDRRMO to remain on full alert for monitoring, response, and possible emergency operations.

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