Provincial News

NLEx Corp. releases list of toll plazas on NLEx, SCTEx amid extended ECQ in some areas

(Eagle News)–The North Luzon Expressway Corporation has released its list of toll plazas on NLEx and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway amid the extended enhanced community quarantine in some areas. NLEx Corp. said the list was as of Tuesday, May 5: NLEx Corp. said Tambubong northbound and southbound, Valenzuela Lawang Bato northbound entry and exit, Valenzuela Lingunan exit, and Libtong and Pandayan exit remain closed. Frontliners continue to provide 24/7 operations, NLEx Corp. said. The ECQ is […]

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4.3-magnitude quake hits Zamboanga del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Zamboanga del Sur today, May 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 5:43 a.m., had its epicenter five kilometers northeast of Dumingag. It had a depth of two kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Cloudy skies, isolated rainshowers expected in parts of N. Luzon today

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected over parts of Northern Luzon today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected over the provinces of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Aurora, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. The weather bureau said this was due to the  easterlies or localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate […]

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PAGASA: Cloudy skies with rainshowers, isolated thunderstorms expected in Palawan due to ITCZ

(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies with rainshowers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in Palawan today as the Intertropical Convergence Zone affects the same, Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to the easterlies or localized thunderstorms. The ridge of a High Pressure Area (HPA) is also extending […]

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NLEx Corp. releases list of toll plazas on NLEx, SCTEx amid extended ECQ in some areas

(Eagle News)–The North Luzon Expressway Corporation has released its list of toll plazas on NLEx and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway amid the extended enhanced community quarantine in some areas. NLEx Corp. said the list was as of Monday, May 4: Tambubong northbound and southbound, Valenzuela Lawang Bato northbound entry and exit, Valenzuela Lingunan exit, and Libtong and Pandayan exit remain closed, NLEx Corp. said. Frontliners continue to provide 24/7 operations.

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3.2-magnitude quake hits Leyte

(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Leyte on Monday, May 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 7:26 a.m., had its epicenter 11 kilometers northeast of Albuera. It had a depth of one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Gov’t: 3 COVID-19 testing labs being set up in Zamboanga City

(Eagle News)–Three laboratories for COVID-19 testing are being put up in Zamboanga City as part of efforts to ramp up the country’s testing capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Task Force for COVID-19 said in a statement the facility at the Zamboanga City Medical Center  and  the Department of Agriculture PCR laboratory are being set up by the government. Another one, the task force said, shall  be put up by the Philippine Red Cross. […]

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Taal update: Volcano still on alert level 1, 13 volcanic quakes recorded

(Eagle News)–Thirteen volcanic earthquakes were recorded in a span of 24 hours at Taal, which remains on alert level 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quakes were “associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” PHIVOLCS said weak steaming was also observed from vents on the main crater and from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS said it continues to monitor Taal volcano’s activity. On Sunday, PHIVOLCS […]

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Moderate to heavy rainshowers expected in Pampanga

(Eagle News)–Moderate to heavy rainshowers are expected in Pampanga within the next two hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said these conditions are being experienced in Iba, Palauig, Masinloc, Botolan in Zambales; San Manuel in Tarlac; Cuyapo, Nampicuan, Guimba in Nueva Ecija; and in Tagkawayan, GeneralLuna, Macalelon Quezon. PAGASA said these  may persist within two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated […]

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Taal update: Volcano still on alert level 1, eight volcanic quakes recorded

(Eagle News)–Eight volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Taal volcano in a span of 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Sunday, May 3. PHIVOLCS said the earthquakes registered by the Taal Volcano Network were mainly associated with “rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” Weak steaming was also observed from vents on the main crater and from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS said it is still monitoring the […]

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NLEx Corp. releases list of toll plazas on NLEx, SCTEx amid extended ECQ in some areas

(Eagle News)–The North Luzon Expressway Corporation has released its list of toll plazas on NLEx and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway amid the extended enhanced community quarantine in select areas. NLEx Corp. said the list was as of Sunday, May 3: NLEx Corp. said all toll plazas and interchanges are now open,  except for Tambubong northbound/southbound, Lawang Bato northbound entry and exit, Lingunan exit, Libtong and Pandayan exit. Ciudad de  Victoria northbound and southbound is open, NLEx […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Bulacan, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Bulacan and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the province within the next two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Polilio, Patnanungan in Quezon, in Tanay, Pililia in Rizal; and in Mabitac in Laguna. PAGASA said the conditions may persist within two hours and may affect nearby […]

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