Provincial News

3.6-magnitude quake hits Batangas

(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which took place at 8:34 a.m., had its epicenter 6 kilometers northwest of Laurel. It had a depth of focus of one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Wednesday, Jan. 15

(Eagle News)–Classes on Wednesday, Jan. 15, were suspended in some areas due to the effects of Taal’s ash fall. Below is a list: Batangas province – all levels Cavite province – all levels Laguna province – all levels The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has said the volcano remains under an alert level 4, which means an explosive eruption was possible.  

Boaters brave Taal Lake to return to Taal Volcano island amid eruption

(Eagle News) — In this video taken by Eagle News Service correspondent Ghadzs Rodelas early Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, 2020, boaters brave the seemingly serene Taal Lake to go back to Taal volcano island despite the existing government advisory of “total evacuation” of the island. Our correspondent said that the men in the boat were out to check the condition of their horses left on the island, and to bring them back as they were […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)-A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Sarangani and  Sultan Kudarat within one to two hours. PAGASA said these  conditions are being experienced in Davao Occidental, particularly on Sarangani island and Jose Abad Santos and nearby areas. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. […]

3.3-magnitude quake strikes Batangas

(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 8:27 a.m. had its epicenter 3 kilometers northeast of Calaca. PHIVOLCS said the depth of focus was 6 kilometers. An intensity II was felt in Tagaytay. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.6-magnitude quake hits Batangas

(Eagle News)-A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:58 a.m., had its epicenter 3 kilometers northwest of Taal. It had a depth of focus of one kilometer. An intensity III and instrumental III were felt in Tagaytay. No damage to property nor aftershocks are expected.  

3.7-magnitude quake hits Batangas

(Eagle News)-A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Monday, Jan. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 7:48 p.m., had its epicenter 8 kilometers southwest of Laurel. Depth of focus was 5 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensity were recorded: Intensity:Intensity III – Tagaytay City Instrumental Intensity:Intensity III – Tagaytay City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

Taal, Batangas residents evacuated with the help of SCAN Int’l as Taal volcano continues unrest

            (Eagle News) — Residents of Taal, Batangas are evacuated on Monday morning, January 13, with the help of volunteers of the SCAN International, a volunteer group of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) as nearby Taal volcano continues to exhibit intensified volcanic activity. SCAN Int’l is a volunteer group which has this motto, “Saving Lives is Our Priority.” It also conducts seminars on disaster preparedness and trains people […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)-A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are being experienced over Fuga Island, Apayao, particularly in Conner and Kabugao;  Cagayan, specifically in Lasam, Rizal, Santa Ana and Santo Niño. Light rains are expected over Apayao, particularly in Flora and Santa Marcela; Cagayan, specifically in Allacapan, Aparri, Camalanuigan and Santa Praxedes. PAGASA said these may persist for one […]

4.0-magnitude quake hits Batangas

(Eagle News)-A 4.0-magnitude quake struck Batangas on Monday, Jan. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 9:07 a.m. , had its epicenter 3 kilometers southwest of Laurel. It had a depth of focus of 7 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was recorded in Tagaytay City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

In photo: Footprints on muddy ashfall in Tagaytay City, Cavite after Taal eruption

  (Eagle News) — Footprints on gray mud covered road due to ashfall from Taal volcano can be seen in this photo taken by Eagle News Service reporter Earlo Bringas in Tagaytay City, on Monday morning, Jan. 13, 2020. Residents of this picturesque city in Cavite provinces woke up with ashfall-covered landscape, a day after Taal volcano started spewing steam and ash and other pyroclastic materials on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The last time that […]

3.9-magnitude quake hits Batangas

(Eagle News)-A 3.9-magnitude quake struck Batangas on Monday, Jan. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 5:59 a.m., had its epicenter 6 kilometers northwest of Agoncillo. It had a depth of focus of 6 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.