Provincial News

Alert level 2 maintained over Taal as PHIVOLCS monitors 22 volcanic quakes

(Eagle News)–An alert level 2 remains hoisted over Taal as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded 22 volcanic earthquakes. According to PHIVOLCS, activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has also 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 phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, ashfall and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can occur and […]

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5.5-magnitude quake hits Leyte

(Eagle News)–A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Leyte on Monday, March 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 5:19 a.m., had its epicenter 8 kilometers southeast of Leyte. It had a depth of focus of 9 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were felt and recorded: Reported Intensities: Intensity V – Leyte, Kananga, Capoocan, and Pastrana, Leyte; Tacloban City and Ormoc City; Intensity IV – Palo, Dulag, Babatngon, Alang-alang […]

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Northeasterlies affect N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and light rains are expected in parts of Northern Luzon as the northeasterlies affect the northernmost part of the region. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said partly cloudy skies to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are expected over Batanes and Babuyan Group of Islands. Partly cloudy skies to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms will be experienced over the provinces of Aurora, Abra, Benguet, Apayao, Kalinga, Mt […]

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3.9-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Sunday, March 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:30 a.m., had its epicenter 371 kilometers southwest of Sarangani. It had a depth of focus of 44 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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JUST IN: 4.9-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Saturday, Feb. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 5:28 p.m., had its epicenter 393 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of focus of 162 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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3.9-magnitude quake hits S. Leyte on Friday; intensity IV felt in Sogod

(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Southern Leyte on Friday, Feb. 28. In an advisory on Saturday, Feb. 29, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 5:28 p.m., had its epicenter 8 kilometers southwest of Sogod. It had a depth of focus of one kilometer. The following intensities were recorded: Intensity IV – Sogod, Southern Leyte Intensity III – Bontoc and Libagon, Southern Leyte; Hilongos, Matalom, and Bato, Leyte Intensity […]

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Taal still on alert level 2 as PHIVOLCS monitors volcanic earthquakes

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has monitored volcanic earthquakes at Taal, which remains on alert level 2. In its latest advisory, PHIVOLCS said the Taal Volcano Network recorded 45 volcanic earthquakes “associated with rock fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” Activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has also been characterized by “weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 50 meters high.” According to PHIVOLCS,  “sudden steam-driven or phreatic […]

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3.1-magnitude quake hits S. Leyte

(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Southern Leyte on Friday, Feb. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:58 a.m., had its epicenter 5 kilometers northwest of Pintuyan. It had a depth of focus of 33 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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11 South Koreans from Daegu City who travelled to Boracay now being monitored by health officials

  (Eagle News)  — At least 11 South Korean tourists from Daegu City who came to Boracay island are now being monitored by local health officials. The tourists arrived at the Kalibo International Airport on Feb. 25, a day before the Philippine government announced the travel restrictions on certain parts of South Korea due to the rising number of virus infections there. Aside from them, there are 26 Korean tourists from Daegu City who are […]

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3.7-magnitude quake hits Southern Leyte

(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Southern Leyte on Friday, Feb. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 5:38 p.m., had its epicenter 11 kilometers southwest of Sogod. It had a depth of focus of 1 kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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PCG: Cargo ship from China held for violation of COVID-19 security protocol

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard has  placed a cargo ship from China under temporary detention after it supposedly violated maritime security measures in place against the novel coronavirus. In a statement, the PCG said  the detention of MV Harmony 6 was pending a probe its captain, Luu Van Loi, told Philippine authorities that  the ship left Changzhou, China on February 10 instead of  February 18 “in order to fit into the 14-day quarantine period.” Under […]

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DILG: Admin raps filed vs 2 municipal mayors for failure to clear roads of obstructions

(Eagle News)–Administrative charges have been filed against two municipal mayors for their failure to remove road obstructions. In a statement, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said charged for gross neglect of duty and grave misconduct  were Boliney, Abra mayor Benido Balao-as and Motiong, Samar mayor Renato Cabael. The charges were filed before the Ombudsman. “We meant it when we said that cases will be filed against negligent local executives,” Año said. According to Año, the agency’s […]

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