Provincial News

Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)-A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are being experienced over Cagayan, particularly in Baggao, Gattaran, Lallo, Peñablanca and Santa Ana. PAGASA said light rains are being experienced over Fuga Island, Apayao, particularly in Flora, Kabugao, Luna and Pudtol; and in Cagayan, specifically in Claveria, Gonzaga and Santa Praxedes. The weather bureau said these may persist for […]

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JUST IN: 4.1-magnitude quake hits Albay

(Eagle News)-A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Albay on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake took place at 9:17 a.m. Its epicenter was located 22 kilometers northeast of Rapu Rapu. It had a depth of focus of 23 kilometers. The following intensities were recorded: Intensity III – Legazpi City Intensity II – Bulusan, Sorsogon No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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4.6-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental waters early Saturday

(Eagle News)-A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental waters early Saturday, Jan. 11 The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which took place at 1:16 a.m., had its epicenter 422 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. Depth of focus was 79 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Guevarra orders NBI to probe killing of former Batangas Rep. Mendoza, two others

(Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to investigate the killing of former 2nd District Batangas Rep. Edgar Mendoza and two others. Guevarra gave the order to investigate the killing of Mendoza, Ruel Ruiz, and bodyguard Nicanor Mendoza, whose bodies were charred beyond recognition in a burnt vehicle in Tiaong, Quezon early Thursday, in Department Order No. 12. Guevarra, who issued the order on Friday, Jan. 10, also […]

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PHIVOLCS: 4.0-magnitude quake struck Zambales on Thursday night

(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Zambales on Thursday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Friday, Jan. 10. PHIVOLCS said the quake, which hit at 10:16 p.m., had its epicenter 28 kilometers southwest of Cabangan. The following intensities and instrumental intensity were recorded: Intensities: Intensity II – San Antonio & Cabangan, Zambales Intensity I – Iba & Botolan, Zambales Instrumental Intensity: Intensity I – Olongapo City; Marikina City Depth of […]

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3.1-magnitude quake hits Antique

(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Antique  on Friday, Jan. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 7:42 a.m., had its epicenter 23 kilometers northwest of Caluya. Depth of focus was one kilometer. An instrumental intensity II was felt in Malay, Aklan. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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PHIVOLCS: 4.1-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental on Wednesday night

(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Wednesday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS said the quake, which hit at 9:43 p.m., had its epicenter 98 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. Depth of focus was 68 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was felt in Malungon, Sarangani. No damage to property  nor aftershocks were recorded.

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3.3-magnitude quake hits Negros Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Negros Oriental on Thursday, Jan. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which took place at 1:26 a.m., had its epicenter 17 kilometers northwest of Dauin. Depth of focus was 4 kilometers. The quake had an instrumental intensity II in Sibulan, Negros Oriental. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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3.9-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit  at 12:11 p.m., had its epicenter 41 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. Depth of focus was 24 kilometers. An instrumental Intensity I was recorded in General Santos City; Malungon, Sarangani. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao today, Jan. 7. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Davao de Oro, Davao Occidental, Maguindanao, Zamboanga City and Basilan within one to two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Agusan del Sur, particularly in Veruela, Trento, Bunawan and Santa Josefa; in Davao del Norte, […]

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3.5-magnitude quake hits Pangasinan

(Eagle News)-A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Pangasinan on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which took place at 4:46 a.m., had its epicenter 85 kilometers southwest of Agno. It had a depth of focus of 4 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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JUST IN: 4.7-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)-A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Monday, Jan. 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake that hit at 3:25 p.m., had its epicenter 52 kilometers southwest of Sarangani. Depth of focus was 26 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity IV- Glan, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato Intensity III – General Santos City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – General Santos City Intensity II – Malungon, Alabel […]

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