Provincial News

3.9-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Norte

(Eagle News) — A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Monday, Oct. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 8 kilometers northeast of Anao-aon, San Francisco at 6:33 a.m. Depth of focus was 12 kilometers. An intensity II was felt in Surigao City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao due to LPA

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao due to a low pressure area off Surigao del Sur. Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are expected over Zamboanga del Sur within one to two hours, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. These conditions are being experienced in Cagayan, de Oro City, Claveria, Jasaan, Balingasag, Lagonglong, Salay, Binuangan, Sugbongcogon in Misamis Oriental; Picong and Calanogas in Lanao del Sur, […]

3.0-magnitude quake hits Cotabato

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Sunday, Oct. 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 6.3-magnitude quake that hit the province on Oct. 16, hit 15 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 12:56 p.m. Depth of focus was 30 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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 Agusan del Norte, Davao Oriental, Sarangani, Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Sur within one to two hours. Theses conditions are being experienced in Camiguin, Surigao del Sur, Siargao, Zamboanga del Norte in Sindangan, Leon B. Postigo, Salug, Liloy, […]

JUST IN: 5.1-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Sunday, Oct. 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, struck off 310 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 10:05 a.m. Depth of focus was 64 kilometers. No damage to property was expected, ut aftershocks are.

4.4-magnitude quake hits N. Samar

(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Northern Samar on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit two kilometers southeast of Lope de Vega at 7:37 a.m. Depth of focus was 90 kilometers. The following intensities were recorded: Intensity III – Lope de Vega, Catarman and Mondragon, Northern Samar Intensity II – San Roque and Pambujan, Northern Samar No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.7-magnitude quake hits Cotabato

(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake,an aftershock of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake on Oct. 16, hit 24 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 5:38 a.m. Depth of focus was 44 kilometers. The following instrumental intensity was recorded: Intensity II – Tupi, South Cotabato No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.      

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 Misamis Oriental and Lanao del Norte within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Bukidnon, Lanao del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, particularly in Buug, Siay, Diplahan, Kabasalan; Zamboanga del Sur in Lakewood, Bayog, Kumalarang, Tigbao; Zamboanga del Norte […]

Clarin, Misamis Occidental mayor killed in ambush

(Eagle News)–The mayor of Clarin, Misamis Occidental was killed in an ambush on Friday, Oct. 25. Authorities said Mayor David Navarro was shot while on board a vehicle by still-unidentified men on M.Velez Street in Cebu past 1 p.m. He was reportedly on his way to the Cebu City Prosecutors Office for his hearing on charges he punched a massage therapist and molested a girl inside a  spa. The alleged crime took place a day […]

Alleged Abu Sayyaf member nabbed in Zamboanga City

Companion also arrested (Eagle News)–An alleged member of the Abu Sayyaf was arrested in Zamboanga on Friday, Oct. 25. Authorities said Saribin C. Jamilon alyas Renato Menez, 43, was nabbed by members of the police and the military kn Don Toribio St., Barangay Tetuan, at 2 a.m. Also nabbed was his companion, Sarah Leila Akbar Jamilon. During the operation, an M16 Rifle, one AK 47 Rifle, one M14 Rifle, three cal 45 rifles, one cal […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Bulacan, other areas

  (Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Bulacan and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate  to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over  Rizal and Quezon within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.    

3.6-magnitude quake hits N. Samar

(Eagle News)-A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Northern Samar on Friday, Oct. 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 74 kilometers northwest of Laoang at 7:28 a.m. Depth of focus was three kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.