Provincial News

3.1-magnitude quake hits Eastern Samar

(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar on Monday, Dec. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 26 kilometers southeast of Giporlos at 3:56 a.m. Depth of focus was 71 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Zamboanga City, Maguindanao, South Cotabato, Tawi-tawi and Sulu within one to two hours. PAGASA said these were due to thunderstorms. These conditions are being experienced in  Glan, Malapatan in Sarangani; Sibuco, Sergio Osmena Sr. in Zamboanga del Norte; and in Palimbang, Isulan, Kalamansig […]

Cloudy skies, light rains expected in parts of PHL

(Eagle News)– Cloudy skies with light rains are expected in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with light rains will be experienced over the provinces of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are expected over Aurora Province due to Northeast Monsoon […]

3.4-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News) — A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Sunday, December 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 13 kilometers northeast of Cortes at 8:52 a.m. Depth of focus was 26 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.3-magnitude quake hits Bukidnon

(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Bukidnon on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 2 kilometers southeast of Don Carlos at 11:46 a.m. Depth of focus was 11 kilometers. An intensity III was felt in Don Carlos, Bukidnon. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.    

Cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers forecast in four provinces

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and scattered rainshowers are forecast over four provinces as the tail-end of a cold front affects the eastern section of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said these conditions will be experienced in the provinces of Apayao, Isabela and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands. Cloudy skies with scattered light rains are expected over Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Batanes, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Quezon, parts of Bulacan

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over  Quezon and parts of Bulacan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Quezon in the next one to two hours. These conditions are being felt in Norzagaray and in Dona Remedios Trinidad in Bulacan. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash […]

Phase 1 of Mindanao Railway Project gets NEDA Board nod; Full Tagum-Davao-Digos line to be operational in 2022

(Eagle News) — The National Economic Development Authority Board has given the go-signal for the government to proceed with Phase 1 of the Mindanao Railway Project. The NEDA Board gave its approval for the Tagum-Davao-Digos segment in a meeting on Friday, Nov. 29. Earlier, the NEDA Investment Coordination Committee – Cabinet Committee also gave its approval for the project. Under phase 1, a 74-kilometer at-grade and 26-km elevated (viaduct) commuter railway will be constructed from […]

Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of Apayao, Cagayan, Abra, Kalinga

(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over portions of Apayao, Cagayan, Abra and Kalinga. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains are particularly being experienced over Conner and Kabugao in Apayao; and in Abulug, Gonzaga and Santa Ana in Cagayan. Light to moderate rains are also expected over Bangued, Boliney, Bucloc, Penarrubia and Tubo in Abra;  Flora, Luna, Pudtol and Santa Marcela in Apayao; Allacapan, Amulung, […]

Batocabe murder trial moved from Legazpi, Albay to Metro Manila

  (Eagle News) — The venue of the murder trial of former Daraga, Albay Mayor Carlwyn Baldo over the killing of Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Rodel Batocabe is now in Metro Manila. This was after the Supreme Court second division granted the request of Gertrudes Batocabe, Batocabe’s wife; Justin Caesar Anthony Batocabe; and Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Alfredo Garbin for the transfer of the venue from Branch 10 of the regional trial court in Albay, […]

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Friday, Dec. 6

(Eagle News)–Classes on Friday, Dec. 6, were suspended in some areas due to bad weather. Below is a list: Albay – all levels (public and private) Cagayan – all levels (public and private) The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said rains are expected in parts of the country due to the northeast monsoon affecting the eastern part of Northern Luzon and the tail-end of a cold front.

JUST IN: 5.6-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental — PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Thursday, Dec. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 169 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos at 8:24 p.m. Depth of focus was 54 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Reported Intensities: Intensity III – Glan, Malapatan and Alabel, Sarangani Intensity II – General Santos City; Koronadal City and Tampakan, South Cotabato Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV […]