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(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 […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 73 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos at 6:06 a.m. Depth of focus was 18 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
by Miriam Timan Eagle News Service CALBAYOG CITY (Eagle News) — Nagsipagtapos ang 38 na drug surrenderers na naghain ng plea bargain mula sa Catbalogan City at Calbayog City, sa lalawigan ng Samar sa outpatient rehabilitation program ng pamahalaang lungsod ng Calbayog. Sila ang unang batch sa programang ito ng city government bilang pagsuporta sa kampanya ng pamahalaan laban sa iligal na droga at sa pagtulong sa mga naging biktima nito. Ang mga nagsipatapos ay […]
By Nora Dominguez Eagle News Service LINGAYEN, Pangasinan (Eagle News) — Bumaba na sa P29 hanggang P30 kada kilo ang presyo ng commercial rice sa lalawigan ng Pangasinan, ayon sa monitoring ng National Food Authority. Ayon kay Chona Maramba, assistant provincial manager ng NFA Western Pangasinan, ito ay dahil sa mataas na suplay ng bigas sa lalawigan dulot ng harvest season, lalo na’t hindi naman tinamaan ng kalamidad ang kalakhan ng mga rice producing towns. […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Maguindanao on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 50 kilometers southwest of South Upi at 6:08 a.m. Depth of focus was 22 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–The family of Darwin Dormitorio has filed criminal charges against the seven Philippine Military Academy cadets police said were behind his death. Charged with murder raps and for violation of the anti-torture and anti-hazing laws were Cadet First Class Axl Rey Sanopao, Cadet Second Class Christian Zacarias, Cadet Third Class Shalimar Imperial, Cadet Third Class Felix Lumbag, Cadet Third Class Julius Carlo Tadena, Cadet Third Class Rey David John Volante and Cadet Third Class […]
by Erwin Temperante Eagle News Service ILAGAN CITY, Isabela (Eagle News) – Limampung sako ng binhi ng mais ang ipinamahagi kahapon ng pamahalaang lungsod ng Ilagan sa mga magsasaka sa Brgy. Sindon Bayabo, isa sa pinakaliblib na barangay na sakop ng lungsod. Tangi sa mga binhi ng mais, ipinamahagi rin sa mga magsasaka ang limampung sako ng abono at P6,000 cash assitance para sa bawat ektarya na pagtataniman nila ng mais. Ayon sa mga lokal […]
by Nora Dominguez Eagle News Service LINGAYEN, Pangasinan (Eagle News) — Nakararanas ngayon ng labing isang oras na power interruption ang malaking bahagi ng Central Pangasinan dahil sa ginagawang pagsasaayos sa mga linya ng kuryente at mga poste kaugnay ng ipinatutupad na malawakang road clearing operations ng gobyerno. Kabilang sa mga apektadong lugar ay ang mga bayan ng Binmaley, Lingayen, Bugallon, Aguilar, Mangatarem, Urbiztondo, Malasiqui at San Carlos City. Ayon kay Engr. Rodrigo Corpuz ng […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 18 kilometers southwest of Malita at 6:37 a.m. Depth of focus was 24 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were felt: Intensity II – Alabel, Sarangani and General Santos City Intensity I – Tupi, South Cotabato No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
by Jabes A. Juanite Eagle News Service SIARGAO, Surigao del Norte (Eagle News) – Matagumpay na sinimulan ang 25th International Surfing Cup sa Siargao, Surigao del Norte sa pangunguna ng lokal na pamahalaan at World Surfing League (WSL) Asia noong Sabado, Oktubre 5. Pormal na sinimulan ang kompetisyon sa pamamagitan ng ceremonial breaking ng surfboard na pinangunahan ng mga local government officials at ng WSL na siyang namamahala sa aktibidad na ito ngayong taon. Ang […]
