Provincial News

Cebu ports still in operation: Cebu Port Authority

(Eagle News)–Cebu ports remain in operation but have stepped up measures against the novel coronavirus, authorities said. In a statement, the Cebu Port Authority said  all  terminals in Cebu it directly administers are implementing control measures. These include  body temperature checks through a non-contact thermometer, provision of soaps and alcohol-based hand sanitizers and the putting up of temporary isolation rooms and holding areas. “Though we are on business-as-usual in our port operations, CPA is also […]

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4.2-magnitude quake hits Sultan Kudarat

(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Sultan Kudarat early today, March 14. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:37 a.m., had its epicenter 4 kilometers southeast of Columbio. Depth of focus was 10 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities Intensity IV – Kidapawan City; Makilala and M’lang, Cotabato Intensity III – Columbio, Sultan Kudarat; Magpet, Cotabato Intensity II – Matalam, Cotabato Instrumental Intensities: Intensity […]

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5.0-magnitude quake hits Zambales

(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Zambales on Friday, March 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 6 a.m., had its epicenter 123 kilometers southwest of San Antonio. It had a depth of focus of 27 kilometers. No damage to property was expected, but aftershocks were.

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Eleven earthquakes recorded at Taal; volcano still on alert level 2

(Eagle News)–Taal volcano remains on alert level 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has been characterized by a “weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 50 to 100 meters high before drifting northeast.” The Taal Volcano Network also recorded eleven volcanic earthquakes that “are associated with rock fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic […]

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PHIVOLCS raises alert level on Kanlaon due to increased seismic activity, swelling of volcano

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised an alert level 1 over Mt. Kanlaon due to what it said was  increased seismic activity and the swelling of the volcano. Alert level 1 means the volcano is in an abnormal state. In its advisory, PHIVOLCS said Kanlaon volcano’s seismic monitoring network recorded a total of 80 volcanic earthquakes since March 9. PHIVOLCS said this was dominated by 77 low-frequency events that are “associated […]

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Ten quakes recorded at Taal; alert level 2 still hoisted

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Wednesday said ten volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Taal, which remains on alert level 2. PHIVOLCS said the quakes were “associated with rock fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” PHIVOLCS said activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has been characterized by a “weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 50 to 100 meters high.” PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or […]

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Tail-end of cold front affects N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–The tail-end of a cold front is affecting Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said  Isabela, Quirino, Aurora, and Quezon will have cloudy  skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms as a result. Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, and rest of Cagayan Valley will have cloudy skies with light rains due to the northeast monsoon. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy […]

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Seaman from Imus, Cavite tests positive for COVID-19; another female resident being tested for virus

  (Eagle News) — A returning seaman from Imus, Cavite who had passed through Narita Airport in Japan had tested positive for the novel 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The 48-year old seaman is among the 33 confirmed cases in the Philippines. He is now confined at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, according to Cavite Governor, Jonvic Remulla. The seaman is the first coronavirus case in Cavite. But Remulla said that another Cavite resident, a […]

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Tail-end of cold front affects extreme N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–The tail-end of a cold front is affecting Extreme Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services added Visayas, Palawan and Occidental Mindoro will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. PAGASA said this was due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds will prevail over the eastern section of Visayas, PAGASA said. Light to moderate winds will prevail over the rest of Visayas, Palawan, and […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Ecija, other areas

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Nueva Ecija and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan and Rizal. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in San Jose, Tarlac City, Gerona, Santa Ignacia in Tarlac; and in Tagaytay in Cavite. PAGASA said these may persist within two hours. “All are advised to […]

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Cavite confirms first COVID-19 case

(Eagle News) — Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday, March 10, announced the province’s first confirmed coronavirus disease case. In a Facebook post, Remulla said the case was a returning seaman from Imus who passed through Narita airport in Japan. In a statement, Imus Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi said the patient  was 48 years old, and was  currently confined in the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa. It was unclear if Cavite’s first case was among […]

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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 lightning and strong winds are expected over Zamboanga City within the next 30 minutes to 1 hour. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in Basilan. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impact associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.

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