Provincial News

4.9-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Saturday, Nov. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 225 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 3:57 a.m. Depth of focus was 70 kilometers. The following instrumental intensity was recorded: Instrumental Intensity: Intensity II – Malungon, Sarangani No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

5.1-magnitude quake hits Eastern Visayas

(Eagle News)–A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Visayas on Friday, Nov. 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 33 kilometers southwest of Guiuan, Eastern Samar at 1:31 p.m. The following instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity IV – Borongan City Intensity III – Palo, Leyte and San Francisco, Southern Leyte Intensity II – Surigao City Intensity I – Ormoc City; Gingoog City No damage to property was expected but […]

Presidential task force on media security: Two suspects in Generoso killing employed by “powerful politician”

(Eagle News)–The two suspects in the killing of radio broadcaster Dindo Generoso who have been arrested are under the employ of a “powerful politician” in Negros Oriental based on reports, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security said. The PToFMS made the statement as its chair, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Friday, Nov. 8, lauded the police for the “swift and successful operations” that led to the arrest of Glenn Corsame and Teddy Reyes Salaw. […]

Two suspects in killing of radio broadcaster in Dumaguete nabbed

(Eagle News) — Two suspects in the killing of a radio broadcaster in Dumaguete have been arrested. Authorities identified the arrested suspects in the killing of Dindo Generoso in Barangay Piapi  as PCPL Glenn Corsame and Teddy Reyes Salaw. It was unclear what roles they played in the crime. Police said still at large was PCPL Roger Rubio of the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company. Authorities said they had yet to determine the motive, but […]

Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of Luzon

(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory was hoisted over parts of Luzon on Friday, Nov. 8. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over Calanasan and Luna in Apayao; Aparri, Buguey, Gonzaga, Santa Ana, Santa Praxedes and Sanchez Mira in Cagayan; and in Adams and Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte. Light to moderate rains, on the other hand, are being experienced in Conner, Flora, Kabugao, Pudtol […]

JUST IN: 4.8-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Friday, Nov. 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 78 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 6:41 a.m. Depth of focus was 175 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Mild 3.2-magnitude quake hits Cotabato

(Eagle News)–A mild 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 18 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 3:13 p.m. Depth of focus was 30 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity: Intensity II – Kidapawan City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Malungon, Sarangani Intensity II – Kidapawan City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of Luzon

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said heavy to intense rains are affecting portions of Ilocos Sur, particularly Sugpon,  Alilem and Suyo. PAGASA said moderate to heavy rains, on the other hand, are expected over portions of Naguilian in La Union and in Bakun and Buguias in Benguet. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. “All are advised to […]

Tail-end of a cold front brings rains to parts of Luzon

(Eagle News)–The tail-end of a cold front is bringing rains to parts of Luzon today, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said  moderate to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over Calanasan, Kabugao and Luna in Apayao; and in Abulug, Baggao, Ballesteros, Claveria, Gattaran, Gonzaga, Lallo, Pamplona, Peñablanca, Santa Ana, Santa Praxedes and Sanchez Mira in Cagayan. Light to moderate rains on the other hand are being felt in Aparri,  Buguey, […]

5.5-magnitude quake strikes off Quezon

(Eagle News)–A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Quezon on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 42 kilometers northeast of Jomalig at 4:52 a.m. Depth of focus was 7 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity IV – Guinayangan, Quezon Intensity II – Marikina City; Navotas City; Quezon City Intensity I- Muntinlupa City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV – Guinayangan, Quezon; Jose Panganiban, […]

Dormitorio family files admin raps vs doctors who treated PMA cadet for UTI

(Eagle News)–The family of Darwin Dormitorio on Wednesday, Nov. 6, filed administrative charges against the  doctors who treated the Philippine Military Academy cadet for UTI before he died of what turned out to be internal injuries. The family, who was represented by Dormitorio’s brother Dexter, filed the charges for  gross negligence, immoral or dishonorable conduct and for violations of the Code of Ethics of Physicians  and the accepted principles of the international code of ethics […]

Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of Pangasinan

(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over Pangasinan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are affecting portions Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Alaminos City, Sual, Agno, Burgos, Mabini, Labrador, Dasol, Infanta, Bugallon, Aguila and Mangatarem. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards. Residents along mountain slopes are advised for possible […]