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(Eagle News)–The Aguinaldo-Daang Hari intersection in Imus City, Cavite is officially open. Public Works Secretary Mark Villar led the opening of the P264-million project which the Department of Public Works and Highways touted as a solution to the congestion in the Aguinaldo Highway – Daanghari Road and nearby Anabu roads leading to the Cavite-Laguna Expressway. The DPWH said the project will improve the living standards of the people near the area as it fast-tracks the […]
(Eagle News)–Communications Secretary Martin Andanar has ordered a probe into the shooting of broadcaster and public information officer Pat Lucero Pacquiao in Davao del Norte. In a statement, Andanar also condemned the ambush, and wished for the swift recovery of Pacquiao who was shot in the shoulder when attacked in front of his house on Oct. 11. “(The Philippine Communications Operations Office) condemns any act that threatens the well-being of media practitioners simply for doing […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Leyte on Saturday, Oct. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit five kilometers southwest of Capoocan at 8:55 a.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. The following intensities were reported: Intensity III- Capoocan & Carigara, Leyte Intensity II- Kananga, Jaro & Leyte, Leyte No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers will be experienced over some provinces of Northern Luzon. Aurora, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayao, Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino will experience these conditions due to localized thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast to north will prevail over Northern Luzon and Aurora Province, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. […]
(Eagle News)—The Land Transportation Office has opened a district office in Basco, Batanes. The Department of Transportation said since it started operations on Thursday, Oct. 10, 17 licenses were produced by the office in Barangay Kayvaluganan. Certificates of registration and official receipts were also issued. LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante said vehicles can also be registered at the office, which can issue copies of traffic regulations as well. The new office opened less than a […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Sultan Kudarat on Saturday, Oct. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 15 kilometers southwest of Columbio at 7:07 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 26 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(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 rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Zambales, Bulacan, Pampanga and Cavite within the next two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Pasig, and Marikina in Metro Manila; in Capas, Tarlac; in Rodriguez, Antipolo, Tanay, San Mateo, Cainta, Angono, Taytay, Binangonan, Cardona in Rizal; and in […]
(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck North Cotabato on Friday, Oct. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 27 kilometers southwest of Makilala at 9:55 a.m. Depth of focus was 16 kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity IV – Kidapawan City Intensity III – Pikit, South Cotabato The following were the instrumental intensities: Intensity V – Kidapawan City Intensity III – Tupi, South Cotabato Intensity II – […]
(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 Sur, Davao Occidental and Zamboanga City within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Tandag, Cagwait, San Agustin, San Miguel, Barobo, Tagbina, Hinatuan, Bislig in Surigao del Sur; in Mati City and Governor Generoso in […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Friday, Oct. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 113 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 4:19 a.m. Depth of focus was 137 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
By Agence France Presse A huge saltwater crocodile killed a Philippines fisherman after snatching him from his boat, local authorities said Thursday, the latest in a series of attacks terrorizing a remote southern island. The 20-year-old was taken by a 4.9-metre (16-foot) crocodile late Tuesday as he and a colleague sailed back to the island of Balabac after a day of fishing, regional police spokesman Socrates Faltado told AFP. The next day residents found […]
(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 so far being experienced in Surigao del Norte, Carrascal in Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Island, and in Jabonga and Kitcharao in Agusan del Norte and in nearby areas. PAGASA said these conditions may persist within one to two hours. “All are advised […]
