Provincial News

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of S. Luzon

(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 […]

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3.9-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Oriental

(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.  

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Ecija, several areas

(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 […]

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Presidential task force on media security condemns killing of columnist in Pampanga

(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 […]

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Death toll due to Mindanao quake rises to 7; number of injured also increased to 215 — NDRRMC

  (Eagle News) — The number of persons killed due to the magnitude 6.3 quake that struck Mindanao on Oct. 16 rose to 7, while those injured rose to 215, according to the latest report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The fatalities include a mother and her child who died when their house was buried in landslide triggered by the earthquake in Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, and another girl from […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Batangas, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Batangas and several areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Batangas within the next two hours. Heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are so far being experienced in Tayabas, Lucban, Sampaloc, Mauban, Alabat, Sariaya in Quezon; and in Majayjay, Liliw, Nagcarlan, Rizal in Laguna. PAGASA said these may persist […]

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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 City and Davao del Norte within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, North Cotabato, Maguindanao, and Bukidnon, particularly in Kadingilan, Kibawe, Damulog. “All are advised to take […]

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5.0-magnitude quake hits Cotabato

(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake in the province on  Oct. 16, hit 27 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 6:52 a.m. Depth of focus was 12 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity IV – Kidapawan City Intensity III – Tupi, Koronadal City and Tampakan, South Cotabato Intensity II – General […]

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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 Zamboanga del Norte, South Cotabato and Davao del Norte within one to two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Misamis Oriental, particularly in Cagayan de Oro, Opol, Tagoloan, Villanueva, Jasaan; in Bukidnon, particularly in Manolo Fortich, Malitbog, […]

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4.5-magnitude quake hits Cotabato

(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato early Friday, Oct. 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 6.3-magnitude one that hit the province on Oct. 16, struck 15 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 1:50 a.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao anew

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao anew. 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 Occidental, Maguindanao, Surigao del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and Tawi Tawi within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Misamis Oriental in Cagayan de Oro City, Opol, El Salvador, Laguindingan, Alubijid, Manticao, Lugait, Tagoloan, Villanueva, […]

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Duterte to gov’t agencies: Provide assistance to Mindanao quake victims, rehabilitate affected areas

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered government agencies to extend assistance to Mindanao, which was hit by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the “immediate assistance” was for those in need, and “to study plans on how to rehabilitate the damaged areas.” The Palace is “saddened by this unfortunate incident and, in the meantime, wishes to express its sympathies to those who were affected” by the earthquake that  killed at least five people […]

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