Provincial News

Trough of LPA affects S. Mindanao

Easterlies affecting Mindanao, too (Eagle News)–The trough of a low pressure area is affecting Southern Mindanao today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the easterlies are also affecting the rest of Mindanao. As a result, PAGASA said Davao Region, the province of Sarangani and South Cotabato will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the trough. The rest of Mindanao, PAGASA said, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies […]

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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 heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds  are expected over Jose Abad Santos and Sarangani in Davao Occidental and  Glan in Sarangani. PAGASA said the same conditions are expected in Buenavista in  Agusan del Norte within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impact associated with […]

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PHIVOLCS: 6.1-magnitude quake hits Sarangani

(Eagle News)–A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani on Thursday, March 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 11:38 p.m., had its epicenter 46 kilometers southeast of Maasim. It had a depth of focus of 49 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity V – Maasim, Glan, and Malapatan, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato; General Santos City; Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat Intensity IV – Jose Abad Santos, […]

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Binangonan, Rizal confirms first COVID-19 case

(Eagle News) — The municipality of Binangonan in Rizal has confirmed its first coronavirus disease 2019 case. In a statement, Binangonan Mayor Cesar Ynares said the first case was a 44-year-old female and a resident of St. Monique Subdivision in Barangay Pantok. She has a history of travel to Zamboanga City and Davao City. The patient is confined in a private hospital and is now in stable condition, Ynares said. Ynares said a disinfection of […]

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Cebu province now under enhanced community quarantine

(Eagle News)–Cebu province is now under an enhanced community quarantine. Governor Gwen Garcia made the declaration in Executive Order No. 5-N signed on Wednesday, March 25. In making the declaration,  Garcia said there was “an urgent need to put the entire Province of Cebu under a state of enhanced community quarantine to allow the more stringent measures to be implemented.” For instance, starting March 27, at 12:01 a.m., the entry of all persons arriving from […]

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Zamboanga City confirms first COVID-19 case

(Eagle News)–Zamboanga City has recorded its first coronavirus disease 2019 case. Mayor Beng Climaco said the patient was a 29-year-old  male from Barangay Sinunuc who had a travel history from Metro Manila. Climaco said the man took a Philippine Airlines flight from Metro Manila and arrived in Zamboanga City. He manifested mild symptoms such as fever and chills on March 15. Authorities are currently tracing the people the patient may have had contact with, including […]

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Easterlies affecting S. Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

(Eagle News)–The easterlies are affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result,  Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers. PAGASA said the conditions are also due to localized thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. The country, PAGASA said, will have light to moderate  winds and slight to moderate coastal […]

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Biñan, Laguna confirms second COVID-19 case

(Eagle News) — Biñan, Laguna on Tuesday, March 24, confirmed its second coronavirus disease 2019 case. In a Facebook post, Biñan’s public information office said the second case was a 42-year-old female resident of Barangay Canlalay. She had no known history of travel, and began experiencing symptoms on March 8. She was confirmed to have the virus on March 24. Biñan said the patient was currently admitted. The Philippines has over 500 confirmed COVID-19 cases […]

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Moderate to heavy rainshowers expected in parts of Mindanao today

(Eagle News) — Moderate to heavy rainshowers are expected in parts of Mindanao today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Bukidnon; Misamis Oriental, particularly in Balingasag, Jasaan, Villanueva, Tagoloan, Cagayan de Oro, Opol, Manticao, Lugait; Lanao del Norte, specifically in Iligan and Tagoloan I, and Agusan del Sur, in Esperanza, Talacogon, La Paz, Loreto and Veruela will also have lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms. The same conditions are being experienced […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Pangasinan

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Pangasinan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lighting and strong winds are being experienced over Sual, Labrador, Mabini and Alaminos City. PAGASA said these may persist for one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards,” PAGASA said. Residents on mountain slopes, on the other […]

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Naic, Cavite mayor tests positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–The mayor of Naic, Cavite has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. Mayor Junio Dualan made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 24. “Ikinalulungkot ko pong ibalita na ang resulta ng swab testing na ginawa sa inyong lingkod noong March 18, 2020 ay ‘positive,’” he said. He said he had undergone the tests in the hospital to know his health status. He was advised by doctors to remain in “strict […]

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