Tsunami Alert

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I was a bit surprised to learn about the ongoing tsunami alert in our region. It all started with a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, near Japan. That’s one of the strongest quakes recorded in recent decades. The quake triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific—Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, the U.S. West Coast, and even here in the Philippines. While it’s unlikely we’ll be hit by any strong waves, it's still important to stay informed. Phivolcs later confirmed there’s no significant threat to us. Any waves that might reach our shores would be below 1 meter, so no action is required for now. In Japan, they recorded small waves—up to 60 cm—and evacuated nearly 2 million people just as a precaution. Russia's Kuril Islands got hit the hardest, with waves as high as 4 meters and localized flooding. Meanwhile, in Hawaii, waves up to 1.8 meters were expected, and flights were delayed or canceled. Reading all this just reminds me how connected we are across the region. What happens far out in the ocean can ripple all the way to our shores. I’m thankful we’re safe for now, but this also reminds me not to take these warnings lightly. Stay safe and keep updated. The sea may be calm here, but it's always good to be aware of what’s moving just beyond the horizon.