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(Eagle News)-A 4.1-magnitude quake hit Batangas on Sunday, Jan. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 11:56 p.m., had its epicenter 7 kilometers northeast of Agoncillo. Depth of focus was 8 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity: Intensity V – Tagaytay City Instrumental Intensity: Intensity IV -Tagaytay City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has monitored both volcanic and tectonic quakes in Batangas as Taal Volcano continued to increase its volcanic activity Sunday night, Jan. 12. Taal, which had its last major eruption in 1977, again had increased volcanic activity that prompted PHIVOLCS to raise alert level 4, which means “imminent hazardous eruption” within hours or days. PHIVOLCS recorded a series of volcanic and tectonic quakes in Batangas, […]
(Eagle News)-A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Sunday, Jan. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 6:53 p.m., had its epicenter 18 kilometers northeast of Cortes. It had a depth of focus of 28 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity: Intensity II – Cagwait, Surigao Del Sur Instrumental Intensity: Intensity II – Surigao City No damage to property was recorded but aftershocks […]
(Eagle News) – The Cavite provincial government has advised residents of the province to “stay indoors” because of the heavy ashfall being felt in the area due to the ongoing eruption of Taal volcano. In a tweet, Cavite governor Jonvic Remulla advised the residents in the affected areas to take extra precautions as the ashfall if inhaled could lead to respiratory disorders. “Due to the heavy ash fall being experienced in Cavite, it is best […]
(Eagle News)-These pictures of Taal Volcano were taken by Eagle News correspondents from different areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised an alert level 3 over the volcano, which generated a 1-kilometer-high plume and a volcanic tremor. Earthquakes were felt in the volcano island and Agoncillo in Batangas. PHIVOLCS has recommended an evacuation from the volcano island and Agoncillo and Laurel in Batangas.
(Eagle News)-A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Antique early Sunday, Jan. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake took place at 2:51 a.m. The epicenter was 18 kilometers northwest of Patnongon, with depth of focus at 4 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)-A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Cagayan and Apayao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are expected over particularly in Gattaran, Gonzaga and Santa Ana in Cagayan. Light to moderate rains are now being experienced over Pudtol in Apayao and in Allacapan, Camalanuigan and Lallo in Cagayan. PAGASA said these may persist for one to two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures […]
(Eagle News)-A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake at 11:29 a.m.had its epicenter 18 kilometers northwest of Malungon. Depth of focus was 29 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was felt in Malungon. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)-A rainfall 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 Cagayan, particularly in Baggao, Gattaran, Lallo, Peñablanca and Santa Ana. PAGASA said light rains are being experienced over Fuga Island, Apayao, particularly in Flora, Kabugao, Luna and Pudtol; and in Cagayan, specifically in Claveria, Gonzaga and Santa Praxedes. The weather bureau said these may persist for […]
(Eagle News)-A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Albay on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake took place at 9:17 a.m. Its epicenter was located 22 kilometers northeast of Rapu Rapu. It had a depth of focus of 23 kilometers. The following intensities were recorded: Intensity III – Legazpi City Intensity II – Bulusan, Sorsogon No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)-A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental waters early Saturday, Jan. 11 The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which took place at 1:16 a.m., had its epicenter 422 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. Depth of focus was 79 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to investigate the killing of former 2nd District Batangas Rep. Edgar Mendoza and two others. Guevarra gave the order to investigate the killing of Mendoza, Ruel Ruiz, and bodyguard Nicanor Mendoza, whose bodies were charred beyond recognition in a burnt vehicle in Tiaong, Quezon early Thursday, in Department Order No. 12. Guevarra, who issued the order on Friday, Jan. 10, also […]
