Provincial News

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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Alert level 2 maintained over Taal

(Eagle News)–An alert level 2 remains hoisted over Taal. 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 meters high..” The Taal Volcano Network recorded 22 volcanic earthquakes that are “associated with rock fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, ashfall and […]

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Partly cloudy skies, isolated light rains expected in N. Luzon today

(Eagle News)–Partly cloudy skies and isolated light rains are expected in parts of Northern Luzon today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the conditions are expected over the provinces of Abra, Benguet, Apayao, Kalinga, Mt Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Aurora, Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya. PAGASA said this was due to the northeast monsoon affecting Luzon. Moderate to strong winds  will prevail over Northern Luzon […]

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5.5-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental early Friday, Feb. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 3:13 a.m., had its epicenter 187 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of focus of 130 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were felt: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II- Tupi, South Cotabato; Alabel and Malungon, Sarangani Intensity I- General Santos City; Kiamba, Sarangani; Koronadal City No damage to property nor aftershocks […]

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State of calamity declared over Calabarzon due to Taal eruption

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a state of calamity over Calabarzon due to the effects brought by the eruption of Taal in the region. The President made the declaration covering Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon in Proclamation 906 he signed on Feb. 21. The declaration, which will expedite the government’s rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts, will last for a year unless lifted. It came weeks after the phreatic eruption of the […]

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Alert level 2 still hoisted over Taal as it emits steam-laden plumes 300 meters high

(Eagle News)–An alert level 2 remained hoisted over Taal on Thursday, Feb. 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology made the report as it announced monitoring a moderate emission of steam-laden plumes that rose 300 meters between 9 p.m. yesterday and 3 a.m. today. PHIVOLCS said intermittent weak steaming activity occurred throughout the rest of the observation period. The Taal Volcano Network also recorded 34 volcanic earthquakes “associated with rock fracturing processes beneath and […]

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3.9-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Thursday, Feb. 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 3:38 a.m., had its epicenter 417 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. Depth of focus was 92 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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