Provincial News

3.3-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude quake hit Surigao del Sur on Thursday, Dec. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 4 kilometers northeast of Talacogon at 7:28 a.m. Depth of focus was 88 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of the country today, Dec. 11. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Maguindanao and Zamboanga del Sur within one to two hours. PAGASA said this was due to thunderstorms. These conditions are being experienced in Kalilangan, Pangantucan, Kadingilan in Bukidnon;Banisilan, Carmen, Alamada, Libungan in North Cotabato; Lumba-Bayabao, Wao, Bumbaran […]

AFP vows to continue collaboration with local execs, residents in Mindanao despite non-extension of martial law

(Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, Dec. 10, vowed to continue to collaborate with local chief executives and the people in Mindanao even if martial law there will no longer be extended. “We will continue to collaborate with local chief executives and the people in the communities in the conduct of our current activities to sustain these gains brought about by martial law,” AFP spokesperson Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo said […]

3.6-magnitude quake hits Occidental Mindoro

(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake hit Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 15 kilometers northwest of Abra de Ilog at 6:39 a.m. Depth of focus was 117 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.  

3.1-magnitude quake hits Eastern Samar

(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar on Monday, Dec. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 26 kilometers southeast of Giporlos at 3:56 a.m. Depth of focus was 71 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Zamboanga City, Maguindanao, South Cotabato, Tawi-tawi and Sulu within one to two hours. PAGASA said these were due to thunderstorms. These conditions are being experienced in  Glan, Malapatan in Sarangani; Sibuco, Sergio Osmena Sr. in Zamboanga del Norte; and in Palimbang, Isulan, Kalamansig […]

Cloudy skies, light rains expected in parts of PHL

(Eagle News)– Cloudy skies with light rains are expected in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with light rains will be experienced over the provinces of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are expected over Aurora Province due to Northeast Monsoon […]

3.4-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News) — A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Sunday, December 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 13 kilometers northeast of Cortes at 8:52 a.m. Depth of focus was 26 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.3-magnitude quake hits Bukidnon

(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Bukidnon on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 2 kilometers southeast of Don Carlos at 11:46 a.m. Depth of focus was 11 kilometers. An intensity III was felt in Don Carlos, Bukidnon. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.    

Cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers forecast in four provinces

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and scattered rainshowers are forecast over four provinces as the tail-end of a cold front affects the eastern section of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said these conditions will be experienced in the provinces of Apayao, Isabela and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands. Cloudy skies with scattered light rains are expected over Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Batanes, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Quezon, parts of Bulacan

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over  Quezon and parts of Bulacan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Quezon in the next one to two hours. These conditions are being felt in Norzagaray and in Dona Remedios Trinidad in Bulacan. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash […]

Phase 1 of Mindanao Railway Project gets NEDA Board nod; Full Tagum-Davao-Digos line to be operational in 2022

(Eagle News) — The National Economic Development Authority Board has given the go-signal for the government to proceed with Phase 1 of the Mindanao Railway Project. The NEDA Board gave its approval for the Tagum-Davao-Digos segment in a meeting on Friday, Nov. 29. Earlier, the NEDA Investment Coordination Committee – Cabinet Committee also gave its approval for the project. Under phase 1, a 74-kilometer at-grade and 26-km elevated (viaduct) commuter railway will be constructed from […]