Provincial News

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of N. Samar, Sorsogon

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Samar and Sorsogon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said  moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced in Catarman, Bobon, San Jose, Rosario, Lavezares, Allen and Victoria in Northern Samar; and in Bulusan, Santa Magdalena and Barcelona in Sorsogon particularly. PAGASA said these conditions  may persist within one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All […]

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NLEx Corp. announces opening of Mindanao, Balagtas toll plazas; Sta. Ines entry also accessible

(Eagle News)–The North Luzon Expressway Corporation on Tuesday, April 21, announced the opening of  its Mindanao and Balagtas toll plazas. In an advisory, NLEx Corp. said the Sta. Ines entry was also now open to motorists. NLEx Corp. made the announcement as it released its updated list of toll plazas on NLEx and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway amid the enhanced community quarantine. NLEx Corp. said the list was as of Tuesday, April 21: The ECQ was […]

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94-year-old woman is Zamboanga’s first COVID-19 fatality

(Eagle News)–A 94-year-old woman has become Zamboanga City’s and Zamboanga Peninsula’s first COVID-19 fatality. This is according to Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco, who made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday, April 21. “It is with extreme sadness that we inform the public about the passing of ZC07, the 7th COVID-19 positive case for Zamboanga City. ZC07 is the 94-year old female of Veterans Avenue,” Climaco said. According to Climaco, the  patient passed […]

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3.6-magnitude quake hits Sarangani

(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani early Tuesday, April 21. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 3:27 a.m., had its epicenter 40 kilometers southwest of Maasim. It had a depth of 37 kilometers. The quake was recorded at an intensity I in Kiamba, Sarangani and in General Santos City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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3.5-magnitude quake hits Cavite

(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Cavite on Monday, April 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 11:04 a.m., had its epicenter 10 kilometers southeast of Silang. It had a depth of two kilometers. The following intensities are reported: Intensity II – Tanauan City, Batangas Intensity I – Talisay, Batangas No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao today

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Lanao del Sur;  San Luis in Agusan del Sur; Butuan in Agusan del Norte; Sultan Naga Dimaporo in Lanao del Norte; and in Surigao City within the next 1 to 2 hours. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in Baliguian, Siocon […]

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Amid continued violations, Remulla says he wants military to enforce ECQ in Cavite; “Nakakapikon,” he says

(Eagle News)–Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla on Monday, April 20, said he wants the military to enforce the enhanced community quarantine in the province. Remulla made the announcement following reports some people continued to violate the quarantine and loitered on the streets. “Hinde po ako pwede magkunwari, na nararamdaman ko ang dinadaanan ninyo. Ako ay pinanganak sa ibang kalagayan. Ngunit araw araw, ang inyong dinadanas ay ang unang nasa isip ko pag gising pa lamang. Napakahirap […]

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DILG to Anakpawis: “Breaking quarantine rules is breaking the law”

(Eagle News)–The Department of the Interior and Local Government on Monday, April 20, slammed Anakpawis after several of its members  traveled to Norzagaray, Bulacan to deliver relief goods allegedly in violation of quarantine rules. “Breaking the quarantine rules is breaking the law. Huwag po tayong pasaway. You are only allowed to go out of residence to buy food, medicines or for medical emergencies,” Interior spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said in a statement. Malaya said that the  […]

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4.2 magnitude quake hits Sarangani followed by 4.3 magnitude tremor in Sultan Kudarat

  (Eagle News) – A magnitude 4.2 quake hit a town in Sarangani province early dawn Monday, April 20, followed by a magnitude 4.3 quake in Sultan Kudarat, according to data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The tectonic quakes were just more than two hours apart, both in the Socksargen region in southern Philippines. Before these tremors, a 5.1 magnitude quake hit 168 kilometers southeast of Sarangani town in Davao Occidental around […]

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5.1 magnitude quake hits off coast of Sarangani town in Davao Occidental

  (Eagle News) – A magnitude 5.1 quake struck 168 kilometers southeast of Sarangani in Davao Occidental Sunday night, April 19, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The quake of tectonic origin had a depth of 132 kilometers and occurred 9:09 p.m. Sunday. The tremor was also felt in Malungon, Sarangani at an Instrumental intensity of 2. Instrumental intensity 1 was recorded in Alabel and Kiamba, Sarangani; Koronadal City and Tupi, […]

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