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(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 5 kilometers northeast of Pio V. Corpuz at 11:04 a.m. Depth of focus was 12 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were felt: Intensity I- Legazpi City; Masbate City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Zamboanga Sibugay and Sulu within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Sibuco, Sirawai, Siocon, Manukan in Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga City and Basilan. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impact associated with these […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 107 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 7:18 a.m. Depth of focus was 46 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) — There was negligence on the part of two Philippine Military Academy swimming instructors that resulted in the death of Cadet Fourth Class Mario Telan Jr., the military school said on Friday, Nov. 22. In a statement, PMA spokesperson Captain Cherryl Tindog identified the instructors as Robert Bete and Antonio Catalan, both civilians. Tindog said the decision to dismiss Bete was up to the Civil Service Commission, while Catalan’s job order contract has […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Bukidnon on Friday, Nov. 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 26 kilometers northeast of Kadingilan at 8:25 a.m. Depth of focus was 26 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over, Zamboanga del Norte and Surigao del Sur. These conditions are being experienced in Claveria, Gingoog in Misamis Oriental; Camiguin; Manolo Fortich, Malitbog, Sumilao, Impasug-ong, Malaybalay in Bukidnon; Nunungan, Tangcal, Munai in Lanao del Morte; Jimenez, Aloran, Panaon, Oroquieta in Misamis […]
(Eagle News) — At least four policemen were wounded in a clash with suspected New People’s Army rebels in Palawan, the police said on Thursday, Nov. 21. The Mimaropa police said the clash between members of the 1st and 2nd Police Mobile Force Company took place in Barangay Maasin, Brooke’s point. Authorities are still probing the incident.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Zamboanga Sibugay, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte and Zamboanga City within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Iligan City; Misamis Oriental in Lugait, Manticao, Naawan, Initao; Lanao del Sur in Malabang, Balabagan, Marogong; Zamboanga del Norte; […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Thursday, Nov. 21. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 260 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 1:14 p.m. Depth of focus was 47 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Classes on Thursday, Nov. 21, were cancelled in some areas due to bad weather. Below is a list: Aparri, Cagayan — all levels (public and private) Calumpit, Bulacan — all levels (public and private) Gonzaga, Cagayan — all levels (public and private) Magalang, Pampanga — Pre-school to Senior High School Pamplona, Cagayan — all levels (public and private) The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Sarah” has intensified into a severe tropical […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude quake struck Cotabato on Thursday, Nov. 21. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 19 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 6:31 a.m. Depth of focus was 22 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity IV- Kidapawan City Intensity III – Hagonoy, Davao Del Sur Intensity II – Davao City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV- Kidapawan City Intensity II- Tupi, South Cotabato; Davao City […]
(Eagle News) — An Olongapo court has sentenced to prison the man who confessed to the killing of businessman Dominic Sytin. Branch 72 Judge Richard Paradeza sentenced Edgardo Luib to the supreme penalty of reclusion perpetua for the killing, and to a minimum of six years, one month and 11 days of prision mayor up to a maximum of 12 years, five months and eleven days reclusion temporal for the near-fatal shooting of Sytin’s bodyguard-driver, […]
