Earthquakes, Justice Dialogue

A weak magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck the Celebes Sea 32 km south of General Santos on Thursday morning, per volcanodiscovery.com.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that an ex-solon has turned himself in, prompting calls for other wanted officials to surrender, tribune.net.ph reports.

General Santos hosted a pivotal national justice dialogue involving Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla and PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., tribune.net.ph notes.

The city also served as the ceremonial send-off point for personnel and resources heading to the 49th ASEAN Summit, according to facebook.com.