Provincial News

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.  

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Mild 3.6-magnitude quake hits Cotabato

(Eagle News) — A mild 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato early Wednesday, Nov. 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 11 kilometers southwest of Makilala at 3:58 a.m. Depth of focus was 25 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded. Under the Richter scale, earthquakes ranging from magnitudes 3.0 to 3.9 are felt but rarely cause damage.

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Ilocos Sur RTC judge killed in La Union ambush; SC condemns slay

(Eagle News)–A Regional Trial Court judge of Ilocos Sur was killed in an ambush in San Fernando City, La Union on Tuesday, Nov. 5. A police report sent to Court Administrator Midas Marquez said Ilocos RTC Branch 25 Judge Mario Anacleto Bañez was on board his vehicle, with plate number ACL 1508, on his way home when he was shot by several unidentified men at 5:40 p.m. in Barangay Mameltac. The men allegedly fled the […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(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 Davao Occidental, Sarangani and South Cotabato within one to two hours. PAGASA said these  conditions are being experienced in Tawi Tawi and nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impact associated with these hazards which include […]

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3.5-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Monday, Nov. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 126 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 2:03 a.m. Depth of focus was 11 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Pampanga, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Pampanga and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected also over Batangas and Bulacan within the next two hours. Heavy to Intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced in Ramos, Pura in Tarlac; Guimba, Nampicuan, Cuyapo, Llanera, Munoz, San Leonardo in Nueva Ecija; Mabitac, Santa Maria in Laguna; Olongapo, […]

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#WalangPasok: Class cancellations for Tuesday, Nov. 5

(Eagle News) — Classes were suspended in at least one area on Tuesday, Nov. 5, following the series of earthquakes that rocked Mindanao: Koronadal City — all levels, public and private schools A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rocked Mindanao on Thursday, Oct. 31, only two days after a 6.6-magnitude one hit the region. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said at least 21 people have been killed in the two earthquakes.

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