MANILA, Philippines – The search, rescue and retrieval operations in quake-hit Porac, Pampanga was officially terminated, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said. The declaration was made in a meeting of NDRRMC officials and its member agencies, as well as local government officials on Tuesday in Porac town. ADVERTISEMENTPorac was one of the worst-hit areas of the magnitude 6.1 earthquake that jolted parts of Central Luzon and Metro Manila last April 22. NDRRMC’s official figures showed that the earthquake killed a total of 18 people and injured 243 others. A recognition ceremony for the 1,548 individuals who helped in search, rescue and retrieval operations was held on the same day.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 01, 2019 04:30 UTC