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(Eagle News)–The operational dryrun of Sangley airport is on track to take place on Oct. 29, with 95 percent of the airport in Cavite now complete, the Department of Transportation said on Thursday, Oct. 24. According the DOTR, at present, the completed works include the asphalt overlay and clearing of the end of the runway, the reblocking of concrete pavement, the installation of two pumps including the drainage system, the construction of a ramp, landscaping […]
(Eagle News)–Aftershocks following the 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Cotabato on Oct. 16 may continue in the next days, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, as a result of these aftershocks that may be felt, the public should be cautious of structures “visibly weakened or with signs of damage.” “In case of houses and other buildings with visible damage, it is best to contact the Municipal/City Engineering Office for advice,” PHIVOLCS said. […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with isolated light rains are expected to prevail in parts of Northern Luzon today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will be experienced over the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayao, Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and Aurora due to the northeasterly surface windflow. Light to strong winds will […]
(Eagle News)– Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday, Oct. 24, identified the suspect in the recent killing of a Remate columnist and his companion in Pampanga Andanar, co-chair of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security, said double murder charges will be filed against Armando Maglaya Velasco, who had sent surrender feelers to authorities following the slay of columnist Jupiter Gonzales and Christopher Tiongson, based on a report from PTFoMS Executive Director Joel Sy Egco. […]
(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Tarlac and two other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Zambales and Pampanga 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.
(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has suspended several private emission testing centers for alleged falsification of emission test results. Ordered suspended for 90 days were the following: 1. PRIMA SMOKE EMISSION TESTING CENTER in San Jose, Camarines Sur 2. TRIPLE D EMISSION TEST CENTER on Romulo Highway, San Vicente, Tarlac City 3. AND 01 EMISSION TESTING CENTER in Agora Pob, Tubod (Capital), Lanao Del Norte Copies of the suspension order were also served to the […]
(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 Camiguin. These conditions are being experienced in Zamboanga del Sur, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, particularly in Initao, Libertad, Gitagum, Naawan, Lugait, Sugbong Cogon and Binuangan; in Lanao del Norte, in Iligan, Linamon, Kauswagan; n Maguindanao; Sultan […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato early Wednesday, Oct. 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that hit the province on Oct. 16, struck 22 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 2:45 a.m. Depth of focus was seven kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity III- Kidapawan City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV- Malungon, Sarangani Intensity III- Koronadal City Intensity II – Tupi, South […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Southern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are so far being experienced in Albay, particularly in Pio Duran and Jovellar; and in Sorsogon, in Donsol and Pilar. PAGASA said these conditions may persist within one to two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Monday night. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 46 kilometers southeast of Caraga at 11:34 p.m. Depth of focus was 11 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Nueva Ecija and several areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Bulacan within the next two hours. These conditions are also being experienced in Zambales, particularly in Iba, Palauig, Masinloc, SanMarcelino, Olongapo; in Bataan, particularly in Dinalupihan; Pampanga in Floridablanca; and Tarlac in San Jose. “All are advised to take precautionary […]
(Eagle News)–The Presidential Task Force on Media Security on Monday, Oct. 21, condemned the killing of a columnist in Arayat, Pampanga. The PTFoMS said it was also “deeply saddened” by the killing of Jupiter Gonzales of Remate, who was ambushed while driving a Nissan Almera, with plate number AQA 8441, bound for Olongapo-Gapan road at Barangay Cacutud at 10:30 p.m. The vehicle crashed in a plant box beside the road. Gonzales was rushed by a […]
