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(Eagle News)-A 4.0-magnitude quake struck off Davao Occidental waters on Saturday, Dec. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the epicenter of the quake, of tectonic origin, was 175 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos at 4:38 p.m. Depth of focus was 9 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has ordered a probe into what a Philippine Army unit has admitted was a manipulated picture of surrendering rebels. Major Ricky Aguilar, spokesperson of the military unit behind the picture, has admitted the picture of rebels who surrendered in Masbate had been Photoshopped, but only “for the sole purpose of ensuring the safety of the lives of the [former rebels] and their families.” “I have directed the CG (Commanding General) […]
(Eagle News)-At least 59 transmission structures were damaged by “Ursula,” the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said. According to the NGCP, apart from the 59, 14 towers were also damaged. As of Friday evening, the NGCP said the Nabas-Culasi 69kV Line has alreasy been restored. Here are some transmission lines that remain unavailable: VISAYAS Nabas-Sapian 69kV Line Customer affected: AKELCO Date/time out: 25 December 2019 / 5:47AM Nabas-Caticlan 69kV Line Customer affected: AKELCO Date/time out: […]
(Eagle News)-A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Saturday, Dec. 28. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the quake, which struck at 5:24 a.m., had its epicenter 32 kilometers northwest of Burgos. It had a depth of focus of 12 kilometers and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Several transmission lines are down due to “Ursula.” According to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, the following lines are unavailable: VISAYAS Nabas-Culasi 69kV Line Customer affected: ANTECO Date/time out: 26 December 2019 / 2:21PM Nabas-Sapian 69kV Line Customer affected: AKELCO Date/time out: 25 December 2019 / 5:47AM Nabas-Caticlan 69kV Line Customer affected: AKELCO Date/time out: 25 December 2019 / 7:56AM Borongan-Quinapondan 69kV Line Customer affected: ESAMELCO Date/time out: 24 December 2019 / […]
(Eagle News)-A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Visayas on Thursday, Dec. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the epicenter of the quake, of tectonic origin, was 7 kilometers southeast of San Enrique, Iloilo at 8:19 p.m Depth of focus was 14 kilometers. The following intensities were felt: Intensity IV – Tapaz, Capiz; Passi City & Dingle, Iloilo; Intensity III – Iloilo City; La Carlota City, Negros Occidental; Bacolod City Intensity II – President Roxas, […]
(Eagle News) — A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Thursday, Dec. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 7 kilometers southeast of Kiblawan at 1:33 p.m. Depth of focus was 12 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities Intensity III – Kiblawan, Davao Del Sur Intensity II – Padada and Sulop, Davao Del Sur Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – Malungon, Sarangani Intensity […]
(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over several parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds are expected over Davao City, Tawi Tawi, Sultan Kudarat and North Cotabato within one to two hours. PAGASA said these conditions were already being experienced in Dinagat Islands; Banaybanay in Davao Oriental; Mabini and Pantukan in Davao de Oro; and Panabo, Carmen, Sto. […]
(Eagle News)-A 3.7-magnitude quake hit Davao Occidental on Thursday, Dec. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 74 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 4:45 a.m. Depth of focus was 70 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)-A 3.2-magnitude earthquake hit Sultan Kudarat on Wednesday, Dec. 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 13 kilometers southeast of Columbio at 6:56 p.m. Depth of focus was 17 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–The 42 people who were reportedly poisoned after drinking lambanog in Rizal, Laguna are still under observation in the hospital. Based on a report from Philippine General Hospital spokesperson Jonas del Rosario, of the 42, 17 are in the emergency room. Of this number, two are in critical condition (red zone),14 need immediate medical attention (yellow zone), and one was classified as non-urgent (green zone). Of the 42, 24 are in the ward while […]
(Eagle News)–These pictures show scenes left behind by “Ursula” in Ormoc, Leyte, which was battered by the typhoon’s strong winds and heavy rains on Tuesday, Dec. 24. At present, the typhoon has maintained its strength as it moved off the coast of Capiz. The Phililppine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is hoisted over Western Masbate (Milagros, Aroroy, Mandaon, Balud), Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Bongabong, Bansud), southern […]
