Provincial News

4.8-magnitude quake jolts Davao del Sur

(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 2 kilometers southwest of Magsaysay at 8:22 a.m. The quake, with depth of focus at 7 kilometers, hit only minutes after a 5.3-magnitude tremor hit the province, with its epicenter in Padada. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported in the 4.8-magnitude quake: Intensities: Intensity IV – […]

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NDRRMC: Death toll in 6.9-magnitude quake in Mindanao rises to nine

(Eagle News) — The death toll in the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Mindanao on Sunday, Dec. 15, has risen to nine. Based on a report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 111 were also injured while two were missing–one from Davao and the other from SOCCSKSARGEN. Authorities have already ended operations at a grocery store in Padada that collapsed following the quake with an epicenter nine kilometers west of Matanao. As of […]

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5.3-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur

(Eagle News) — A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 28 kilometers southeast of Padada at 4:18 a.m. Depth of focus was 9 kilometers. The following intensities were recorded: Intensity V – Digos City Intensity IV – General Santos City No damage to property was recorded, but aftershocks were.

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Heavy rainfall warning hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A heavy rainfall warning has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a yellow warning level is hoidted over Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental. Light to moderate rains are so far affecting Davao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental,  Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte and  Bukidnon. PAGASA said these may persist for […]

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At least nine dead, several hurt in road crash in Cardona, Rizal

(Eagle News)–At least nine people died and several were hurt in a road incident involving two trucks and a jeepney in Cardona, Rizal on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Cardona, Rizal police chief Pcpt. Juner Mojares said in a dzMM interview that one of the trucks fell into a ravine while the other collided with the jeepney. It was still unclear how the collision and the fall happened exactly but Mojares said one of the trucks appeared […]

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4.3-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 8 kilometers southeast of Kiblawan at 3:54 a.m. Depth of focus was 13 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were felt: Instrumental Intensity: Intensity II – Alabel, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato Intensity I – General Santos City; Koronadal City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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In photos: Building, other structures, collapse in Padada, Davao del Sur after magnitude 6.9 quake

(Eagle News) — A building collapsed in Padada, Davao del Sur after 6.9 magnitude quake struck Davao del Sur on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15, 2019. The entire ground floor was crushed, including the vehicles parked underneath the building. Other structures in the town were also damaged including a public market as seen in the photo below. Roads and other infrastructure were also damaged by the strong quake.    

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PHIVOLCS: 179 aftershocks so far recorded following 6.9-magnitude Davao del Sur quake

(Eagle News)–Over 100 aftershocks were recorded as a result of the 6.9-magnitude quake that struck Davao del Sur on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 179 aftershocks were as of 6 p.m. On Monday, aftershocks continue to be felt in the area, PHIVOLCS data showed. The latest was a 3.4-magnitude one that hit 12 kilometers northwest of Magsaysay at 7:24 a.m. Depth of focus was 3 kilometers. An instrumental […]

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#WalangPasok: Class cancellations on Monday, Dec. 16

(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, Dec. 16, were cancelled in some areas due to the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Davao del Sur. Below is a list: Davao City – all levels (public and private) Matanao, Davao del Sur – all levels (public and private) Digos City, Davao del Sur – all levels (public and private) Padada, Davao del Sur – all levels (public and private schools)  

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6.9-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 9 kilometers northwest of Matanao at 2:11 p.m. Depth of focus was 3 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Reported Intensities: Intensity VII – Matanao & Magsaysay, Davao del Sur Intensity VI – Kidapawan City; General Santos City; Bansalan, Davao del Sur; Alabel & Malapatan, Sarangani; Koronadal City Intensity […]

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3.2-magnitude quake hits Sarangani

(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani early Sunday, Dec. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 18 kilometers southeast of Malapatan at 2:47 a.m. Depth of focus was 16 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Cloudy skies, light rains expected over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with light rains are expected over several areas in Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said these conditions will be felt in  Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet and Aurora in particular. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, on the other hand, are expected over Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan due to northeast monsoon. PAGASA […]

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