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February 6th, 2012 | by | cebu, cebu events, news

Feb
06

Cebu Tsunami Scare Hoax Map

As we speak some people are already panicking regarding the tsunami alert 2 which was announced by Phivolcs, there are many establishments that are closing down , people running in the streets (I even saw one without slippers) looking for high ground. Gasoline stations closing, some or most of the classes and workplace  are all cancelled.

I will tell you that the Cebu Tsunami is a Hoax, some people even told me that baranggay Mambaling is already flooded and some parts of Talisay, Toledo and other areas near the shore which is not true. (spread the news)

People running in the streets is probably the one triggered the  panic with news misinformation, I mean, it really affected the way they see the situation. Many are stranded due to heavy traffic and people are even having a hard time commuting due to many Bus and jeepneys stopped riding due to panic and worry.

I am currently listening to a radio were there are reported 4 confirmed killed (as we speak)  in Negros Oriental which was the epicenter of the Earthquake with intensity 7.

The Tsunami is a false alarm here in Cebu, but just be reminded to be always vigilant and don’t forget to pray in these tough times.

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February 6th, 2012 | by | cebu, cebu events, news

Feb
06

Negros Earthquake Epicenter

Earthquake in the Visayas also occurred earlier here in Cebu, reportedly coming from Negros as the epicenter with the strongest magnitude of 7. Buildings are immediately evacuated for safety especially those in the high /skyrise buildings.

Even malls are evacuated and temporarily close like SM City Cebu to ensure safety.

A magnitude 6.9 quake struck between the islands of Negros and Cebu before noon Monday,t.  Phivolcs said the quake struck 5 kilometers northwest of Tayasan, Negros Oriental at 11: 49 a.m.

It cost a lot of traffic especially in Cellphone / mobile signals making it difficult for subscribers to contact , call and even send text messages / SMS after the earthquake.  It was reported that some power lines were knockdown during the earthquake.

Update:

Tsunami is a FALSE ALARM confirmed from Phivolcs.

 

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January 21st, 2012 | by | information, news, technology, web

Jan
21

Is SOPA Really Dead??

I hope this the beginning of the end of SOPA and PIPA….. After the Megaupload Arrests and the millions of Facebook Shares, views , critics and even gags and SOPA Author gag. The SOPA Author has finally come to his senses with all the bashing from people and maybe even from his family and relatives.

The Texas legislator who proposed SOPA today withdrew the bill “until there is wider agreement on a solution,” reports show.

A Reuters report shows that Republican U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, the head of the House Judiciary Committee, told the news service, “It is clear that we need to revisit the approach on how best to address the problem of foreign thieves that steal and sell American inventions and products.”

Facebook weighed in on the decision by posting a message on their Washington, DC page: “We are relieved that Congress has recognized the serious damage the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) could cause to the Internet and are pleased that congressional leaders have decided not to move forward on these bills.”

I hope SOPA is gone and dead for good, now next is PIPA, long live internet freedom!

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