A 19-year-old fishing crew member died aboard a fishing banca along a river in Barangay Balansay, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, on August 20, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

The Quezon provincial government reduced working hours in all its offices following a magnitude 5.4 earthquake that struck Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, and was felt in parts of Quezon.

Classes in all levels in Mamburao, Oriental Mindoro, have been suspended due to the ongoing threat of floods caused by persistent rains in the region.

Classes at all levels in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, were suspended on Wednesday morning following continuous heavy rains affecting the municipality. The suspension was announced by Mayor Glicerio Almero III.

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro, leading to the suspension of classes at all levels in Mamburao on August 10.

Nine passengers were rescued after their motor banca partially submerged off Mamburao town, Occidental Mindoro. The Philippine Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Mamburao confirmed the rescue operation.