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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 Bulacan and Rizal within the next two hours. These conditions are being experienced in General Nakar in Quezon and may  persist within two hours. PAGASA said they may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated […]

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23-day old baby in Lipa, Batangas could be youngest COVID-19 fatality in PHL

(Eagle News) — A baby boy in Lipa City Batangas, who was only 23 days old, was recently confirmed to have died due to COVID-19, and could be the youngest coronavirus-related fatality in the country. The baby died on April 5, but results of his test released four days later showed he was positive for COVID-19. Lipa City mayor Eric Africa said in a Facebook post on April. 9 that the 23-day old baby boy […]

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Cavite, other areas under thunderstorm advisory

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Cavite and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan and Laguna within the next two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Tagaytay and Mendez in Cavite; Padre Garcia, Lipa, Rosario in Batangas; Sariaya, Dolores, Tiaong, SanAntonio, Candelaria in Quezon; and in  Arayat, Mabalacat, Angeles City, Porac, […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Quezon

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Quezon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the province. PAGASA said this was expected within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.  

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5.1-magnitude quake strikes Davao Occidental: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Sunday, April 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 352 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 4:23 a.m. Its depth was 14 kilometers. No damage to property was recorded but aftershocks were.

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Bataan, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Bataan and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration saidt moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also being experienced over Bamban in Tarlac; Mabalacat in Pampanga;  and in Subic, Castillejos, San Marcelino, San Antonio in Zambales. PAGASA said these may persist within 2 hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated […]

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Bulacan province confirms 58 COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Bulacan has reached 58. The provincial health office said this was after another COVID-19 case was reported on Wednesday. The total number of deaths has reached 14 after a 51-year-old male from Malolos passed away. The Philippines has so far recorded over 4000 COVID-19 cases. President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the enhanced community quarantine to April 30.  

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5.5-magnitude jolts Davao Occidental coast

(Eagle News)–A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Occidental early Saturday, April 11. This was hours after a 6.0-magnitude quake hit Basco, Batanes. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 141 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos at 2:45 a.m., more than two hours after the Basco quake. It had a depth of 52 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity II – Kiamba, Alabel, and Malungon, Sarangani […]

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6.0-magnitude quake hits Batanes

(Eagle News)–A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes early Saturday, April 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 12:44 a.m., was  tectonic in origin. It struck some  37 kilometers northeast of Basco. The quake had a depth of focus of 157 kilometers northeast of Basco, Batanes. The shaking was felt at Intensity IV in Basco, and Itbayat. Intensity III was  recorded in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, and Luna, Apayao; Intensity II  […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds are expected over Zamboanga Sibugay within the next 1 to 2 hours. PAGASA said this was due to thunderstorms. These conditions are already being experienced in Bayog, Lakewood, Midsalip, Dumingag in Zamboanga del Sur; and in Sindangan, Leon Posigo, Salug, Godod, Siayan, Tampilisan in […]

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Aklan extends enhanced community quarantine to April 30

(Eagle News) — The enhanced community quarantine in Aklan province has been extended until April 30. The extension was announced by Governor Florencio Miraflores in Executive Order No. 21, which also extends the effectivity period of the travel restrictions imposed on persons specified under Executive Order No. 19. The enhanced community quarantine will last until 11:59 p.m. of April 30. “All enforcement agencies are hereby called upon to continue the implementation of laws, memoranda orders […]

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

(Eagle News)–Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of Northern Luzon today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said these conditions are particularly felt over the provinces of Aurora, Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Kalinga, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan and Batanes. PAGASA said these were due to localized thunderstorms or the easterlies affecting the eastern section of the country. […]

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