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An earthquake hit the Negros-Cebu region on February 6, 2012 at 11:49AM, The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that the Negros-Cebu region was the epicenter of this quake. The Philippine counterpart agency-Phivolcs-- that the cause of the shake was tectonic in origin with magnitude 6.9. Further, the quake has a depth of 33km, with epicenter 71 km off (44 miles) SSE (161°) of Bacolod, Negros, Philippines. ALERT . Crimonology students on guard after short moments of shock. Trembling from other areas such as Iloilo City (Intensity 5);  Kalibo, Aklan; San Jose de Buenavista and Pandan, Antique; Sta. Barbara, Iloilo; Dipolog City (Intensity 4) was also observed. This trembling sent home thousands of students after administrators announced the postponement of classes. Philvolcs warned that major damage and aftershocks are expected from the quake. Everyone is advised to take proper measures and safeguarding. In Iloilo city, students from all over the metro observed their disaste

Candelaria: The Patroness of Western Visayas. It means JARO FIESTA! A great celebration is witnessed every February 2 of the year. For students, it means a celebration because all road networks leading to the city is closed. For workers from Jaro or any other town which will pass through Jaro, this is also a celebration because they can file their vacation leaves. FULL CAPACITY. Jaro Cathedral flocked by thousands of Visitors every February 2 of the year Who would ever want to go against the flow? Even big schools that are not Catholic are forced to stop classes and "celebrate" this Feast of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of the Candles)-the Patroness of Western Visayas. This is a celebration religious celebration, which is well-known in the Philippines. This is marked by the Holy Mass celebration in the Jaro Cathedral where the image of the Our Lady can be viewed. It is believed that the image is miraculous and that it grows every year. A non-religious ce