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(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Leyte today. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 7:34 a.m., had its epicenter 10 kilometers southeast. It had a depth of one kilometer. The following intensities were recorded: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Ormoc City Intensity II – Naval, Biliran Intensity I – Borongan City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–The eleven soldiers who died in a firefight in Sulu on Friday, April 17, have been hailed as heroes by the Philippine Army. “Today, we offer our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of our 11 Sulu Heroes who gallantly fought to the last breath against Abu Sayyaf Group Terrorists in Brgy. Danag, Patikul, Sulu,” Philippine Army Commanding General Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay said. According to Gapay, “while it is a sad […]
(Eagle News)–The Northern Luzon Expressway Corporation has released its 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 Saturday, April 18: All frontliners, NLEx Corp. said, continue to operate 24/7. The ECQ is expected to end on April 30.
(Eagle News) — Davao City mayor Sara Duterte placed armored tanks and heavy equipment in major roads in the city to warn those violating the lockdown protocols of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) there. The mayor had earlier warned that she would place armored tanks or armored personnel carriers (APCs) to guard the streets to block private vehicles violating ECQ guidelines in the city. The ECQ was put in place on April 4 and is […]
(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 are expected over Davao Oriental within the next one to two hours. PAGASA said this was due to thunderstorms. The weather bureau said these conditions are also being experienced in Parang, Cotabato City, Sultan Mastura, Sultan Kudarat, Kabuntalan, Northern Kabuntalan, Sultan Sumagka and Datu Odin Sinsuat […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Bukidnon and two other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced in Talakag in Bukidnon; Pantao Ragat, Baloi in Lanao del Norte; and in Marawi City, Saguiaran, Pantar, Piagapo, Marantao, Balindong, Molundo, Taraka, Ditsaan-Raman in Lanao del Sur. PAGASA said these were due to thunderstorms. The conditions, PAGASA said, may persist within […]
(Eagle News)–The Northern Luzon Expressway Corporation has released its 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 Friday, April 17: NLEx Corp. said its frontliners continue to provide 24/7 operations. The ECQ is expected to end on April 30. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said, however, that extending this again was a possibility if the number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of Northern Luzon today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration saidc partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected over the provinces of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Kalinga, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, and Aurora as the easterlies affect the eastern section of the country or due to localized thunderstorms. PAGASA […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, April 16, ordered the Department of Health to probe nine hospitals that allegedly refused to accept patients. President Duterte made the order following reports a 65-year-old man died due to difficulty of breathing in Nueva Ecija after getting the refusal. “Hospital kayo; you are the sanctuary of the sick, you do not choose the ailment of the patient you are accepting,” Duterte said. He did not, however, name the […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Quezon and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Pampanga, and Zambales as well within the next one to two hours. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in Tarlac City, La Paz, San Jose, Capas, Concepcion, Victoria in Tarlac; Licab, Zaragoza, Bongabon, Gabaldon in Nueva Ecija; Alfonso, Mendez, Tagaytay, Amadeo […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental today. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 12:42 p.m., had its epicenter 74 kilometers southeast of Tarragona. It had a depth of 23 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–The Northern Luzon Expressway Corporation has released its 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 Thursday, April 16: NLEx Corp. said frontliners continue to provide services 24/7. The ECQ in Luzon, which was aimed at containing the coronavirus disease 2019, is expected to end on April 30.
