Provincial News

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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3.5-magnitude quake hits Negros Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude quake struck Negros Occidental on Sunday, Jan. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which took place at 6:24 a.m., had its epicenter 14 kilometers northeast of Sipalay. Depth of focus was 65 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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DOTr says construction of Bicol International Airport almost done after 11-year delay

(Eagle News)–After an 11-year delay, construction of the Bicol International Airport is almost complete, the Department of Transportation said. According to the DOTr, the airport in Daraga, Albay is 62.042 percent complete, and is expected to be fully completed this July. The DOTr said the airport, once completed, will service two million passengers every year. The agency said it will also be the  “most scenic gateway” to the country, as it will have a view […]

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3.6-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Saturday, Jan. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which took place at 7:36 a.m., had its epicenter 113 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. Depth of focus was 73 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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3.3-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur

(Eagle News)-A 3.3-magnitude quake hit Davao del Sur on Thursday, Jan. 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the epicenter of the quake, which hit at 2:48 a.m., was 11 kilometers southwest of Sulop. Depth of focus was 12 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity I – Malungon, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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Rains forecast in parts of N. Luzon today

(Eagle News)-Rains are expected in parts of Northern Luzon today, Jan. 2. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with scattered rains will be experienced over the provinces of Batanes, Cagayan, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Abra, Benguet, Apayao, Kalinga, Mt. Province, Ifugao and Aurora. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are forecast over Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan  due to the northeast monsoon affecting Luzom […]

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3.3-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur

(Eagle News)-A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which took place at 6:56 a.m., had its epicenter 9 kilometers southwest of Bansalan. Depth of focus was 4 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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AFP: Mindanao to remain under state of national emergency even with lapse of martial law today

(Eagle News)–Mindanao will remain under a state of national emergency even if martial law there lapses. This is according to Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo, who issued a statement hours before martial law was set to lapse at 11:59 p.m. today. Arevalo said the state of national emergency was by virtue of Proclamation No. 55 which was declared after a bombing incident in Davao City just a few months into the […]

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3.3-magnitude quake hits Sarangani

(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani on Monday night. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 11:40 p.m., had its epicenter 7 kilometers northwest of Maasim. Depth of focus was 92 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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3.6-magnitude quake hits Batanes

(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes on Monday, Dec. 30. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, had its epicenter 65 kilometers southwest of Sabtang at 8:08 a.m. Depth of focus was 11 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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