Earthquake In The Philippines June 19, 2013

An earthquake jolted Luzon, Philippines on Wednesday night, June 19, 2013.

Earthquake In The Philippines June 19, 2013

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the magnitude 4.4 quake was tectonic in origin and centered at 40km northeast of Polillo Island, Quezon.

The temblor, which had a depth of focus of 5km, was felt in Quezon City, Makati City Taguig City, Muntinlupa City and other parts of Metro Manila; as well as in the province of Rizal, Laguna and Quezon.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake. Phivolcs said there is no tsunami threat.

The Philippine Archipelago lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where continental plates collide causing frequent quakes.

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Taylor Lautner For Bench: 'Twilight' Actor Newest Endorser Of Local Clothing Brand

Taylor Lautner is the newest endorser of Bench, the local clothing brand announced Wednesday.

Taylor Lautner For Bench

"It's official. Let us all welcome Taylor Lautner as the newest Global Benchsetter!," Bench said in a post on Facebook.

Lautner is best known for his role as Jacob Black in "The Twilight Saga" film series. He also starred in the 2011 action film "Abduction."

The 21-year-old Hollywood hearttrob now joins the growing list of international brand ambassadors of Bench, who include  Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, "The Vampire Diaries" star Michael Trevino, "American Idol" runner-up Jessica Sanchez, Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, "Pretty Little Liars" actress Lucy Hale, Filipino-American R&B singer Bruno Mars, among others.

Most, if not all, of Bench's international endorsers came to the Philippine for a photo shoot and a meet-and-greet event. Will Lautner fly to the Pearl of the Orient Seas, too?

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