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(Eagle News) — In these photos from the Digos City Philippine National Police (PNP), the Cor Jesu College building is seen with severe damages after the successive quakes to hit Mindanao this month, the most recent of which was on Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, 2019 when Tulunan, Cotabato was hit by a magnitude 6.6 quake. The tremor was felt in various intensities in other areas in Mindanao, even as more than 200 aftershocks continue […]
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon due to the easterlies affecting the eastern section of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are affecting portions of Isabela, particularly Palanan and Ilagan; Mt.Province, particularly Paracelis; Kalinga specifically in Tanudan; and in Apayao, in Conner and Kabugao. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. Meanwhile, light to moderate rains are […]
Regional director, two others suspended (Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has dismissed 14 employees from its Bicol regional office due to alleged corruption. The LTFRB said also suspended from the Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office Region V were Director Vladimir Kahulugan, and employees Andres Tabunda and Arnel Sabello. The LTFRB said Kahulugan was charged with grave misconduct, gross neglect of duty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the public. Tabunda […]
(Eagle News)–Charges have been filed against the suspects in the killing of a columnist and his companion in Pampanga. The Presidential Task Force on Media Security said double murder charges have been filed against Armado Velasco, the alleged mastermind in the killing of Remate columnist Jupiter Gonzales and his companion Christopher Tiongson. Also charged before the Pampanga Prosecutors Office were alleged accomplice Edgardo Cabrera and another “John Doe.” Gonzales and Tiongson were killed reportedly after […]
(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended in some areas on Wednesday, Oct. 30, after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao. Below is a list: Digos, Davao del Sur – all levels Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur – all levels Island Garden of Samal, Davao del Norte – All levels Koronadal, South Cotabato – all levels At least six people were killed and several were injured after the quake, which hit days after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the area.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and gusty winds due to thunderstorms are being experienced over portions of Mankayan,Bakun in Benguet; and in Cervantes,Sigay,Suyo,Sugpon in Ilocos Sur. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with […]
(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended in some areas after a 6.4-magnitude quake struck Cotabato on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Below is a list: Samal Island — all levels, private and public schools Davao City — all levels The earthquake came weeks after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the province.
(Eagle News)–A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Tuesday, Oct. 29, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS earlier said the quake that hit 26 kilometers northeast of Tulunan at 9:04 a.m. was a 6.3-magnitude one. In its upgraded advisory, PHIVOLCS said the earthquake hit 25 kilometers southeast of Tulunan. PHIVOLCS said it had a depth of focus of seven kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities Intensity VII – Tulunan […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 282 kilometers southwest of Sarangani at 2:43 a.m. Depth of focus was 246 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Palawan due to a low pressure area off Negros Oriental. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are affecting Sofronio Española in particular. PAGASA said these may continue for two to three hours and may affect nearby areas. “The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to monitor the weather condition […]
SAN MIGUEL, Zamboanga del Sur (Eagle News) — At least six people, including a two-year-old girl, died and several others were injured after a forward truck slammed into a fence in Zamboanga del Sur on Saturday, Oct. 26. Authorities identified the fatalities in the incident in Barangay Limonan as John Bryant Albaño, 19; Boboy Magallanes Cuesta, 34; Gerelyn Chavez, 2; Liza Albaño Berano, 40; Elizabeth Montañez Magallanes, 48; and Reyan Gabotero Salba, 20. The injured […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday, Oct. 27, rescued four fishermen in distress off Cebu waters after their motorbanca capsized. The BRP Suluan was conducting its routine patrol when it came across the four fishermen–later identified as Eric Campo, 45; Hoven Gasalatan, 33; Jonas Padillo, 28; and Jaypee Gasalatan, 21—with the submerged boat and took them aboard. The fishermen told authorities they were on their way to Bohol from Cebu to […]
