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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 Camiguin, Davao Occidental, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur and  Zamboanga Sibugay within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Dinagat Island, Siargao, Zamboanga del Norte, particularly in Dapitan City, Sibutad, Rizal, La Libertad; in Misamis Occidental, […]

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#WalangPasok: Cancelled classes for Thursday, Oct. 17

(Eagle News)–Several classes were cancelled after a strong earthquake struck Mindanao on Thursday, Oct. 17. Below is a list: Sultan Kudarat Esperanza – All levels, private and public schools Isulan – All levels, private and public schools Senator Ninoy Aquino – All levels, private and public schools Tacurong City – All levels, private and public schools Cotabato Cotabato City – all levels, private and public schools Kabacan – all levels, private and public schools Kidapawan […]

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In photos: Gaisano Mall in General Santos City in flames after 6.3 magnitude quake in Mindanao

In these photos, fire can be seen engulfing the Gaisano Mall in General Santos City after the 6.3 magnitude quake that hit North Cotabato on Wednesday night, Oct. 16, which was felt at intensity 5 in General Santos City. The video below taken by Eagle News Service correspondent in General Santos City, Marigold Soriano, shows firemen as they try to put out the fire at the said mall in General Santos City.

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JUST IN: 5.5-magnitude quake hits Sultan Kudarat

(Eagle News)–A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Sultan Kudarat on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake in N. Cotabato, hit 16 kilometers southeast of Columbio at 8:09 p.m. Depth of focus was 5 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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UPDATED: 6.3-magnitude quake hits N. Cotabato — PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck North Cotabato on Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 22 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 7:37 p.m. Depth of focus was 8 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity VI – Digos City, Davao del Sur; Sto. Nino, South Cotabato; Tacurong City Intensity V – Alabel & Malungon, Sarangani; Lake Sebu, Polomolok, Tampakan & […]

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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 Sulu, Misamis Oriental, Maguindanao, Sarangani and South Cotabato within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Agusan del Norte; Lanao del Norte; Lanao del Sur; Zamboanga del Norte; Zamboanga Sibugay; Zamboanga del Sur; Basilan; Sultan Kudarat, particularly […]

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3.3-magnitude quake strikes off Basilan

(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Basilan on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 74 kilometers southeast of Tuburan at 2:59 a.m. Depth of focus was three kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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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, Davao del Norte, Maguindanao, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte and Surigao del Norte within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Bukidnon in Talakag, Damulog, Pangantucan, Kalilangan, Valencia, Maramag, Kadingilan; Misamis Oriental in Cagayan de […]

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4.2-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 126 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos at 9:37 a.m. Depth of focus was 33 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are expected over Cagayan, in Alcala, Amulung, Baggao and  Gattaran. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. Light to moderate rains are so far being experienced over Abulug, Allacapan, Aparri, Ballesteros, Buguey, Camalanuigan, Gonzaga, Lallo, Pamplona and Santa Teresita in Cagayan. “All are advised to take precautionary […]

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JUST IN: 4.6-magnitude quake hits N. Cotabato

(Eagle News)–A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck North Cotabato on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 12 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 7:55 a.m. Depth of focus was five kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity II- Kidapawan City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III- Kidapawan City Intensity I- Tupi, South Cotabato No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Zambales, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Zambales and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Tarlac 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.  

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