Provincial News

6.1-magnitude strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Sunday, Sept. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 126 km southeast of Jose Abad Santos at 10:02 a.m. Depth of focus was 14 kilometers. An Intensity III was reported in Kidapawan City and Davao City. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity IV – Kiamba and Alabel, Sarangani; General Santos City; Tupi, South Cotabato Intensity III – […]

3.9-magnitude quake strikes off Surigao del Norte

(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte on Saturday, Sept. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit nine kilometers northeast of General Luna at 4:06 p.m. Depth of focus was three kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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 City, Zamboanga del Sur, Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, Surigao del Norte and South Cotabato within one to two hours. The same conditions are being experienced in Zamboanga del Norte,   R.T.Lim and Ipil in Zamboanga Sibugay; Talakag, Lantapan, Manolo Fortich, Malaybalay, […]

DENR chief Cimatu suspends all dragon boat races in Boracay

(Eagle News) – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced the “temporary suspension of all dragon boat race activities in Boracay” following the tragic accident that claimed the lives of seven members of the Boracay dragon boat team on Wednesday. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu made the announcement saying that dragon boat activities in the famous tourist destination are “postponed for the time being until emergency protocols are thoroughly scrutinized.” “We are temporarily […]

Cloudy skies expected in parts of N. Luzon today, Sept. 28

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies are expected in parts of Northern Luzon today, Sept. 28. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected over the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Aurora, Batanes, Cagayan, Quirino, Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya due to localized thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast will prevail over Northern Luzon […]

3.4-magnitude quake strikes off Antique

(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Antique early Saturday, Sept. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 31 kilometers northwest of Patnongon at 4:35 a.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

3.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Friday, Sept. 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 170 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 4:21 p.m. Depth of focus was 46 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Moderate to heavy rainshowers expected in Zamboanga Sibugay, other areas

(Eagle News)–Moderate to heavy rainshowers are expected in Zamboanga Sibugay and other areas within the next one to two hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur and Sultan Kudarat will  experience the same conditions. Liloy, Salug, Bacungan, Sirawai, Siocon, Sindangan in Zamboanga del Norte; Dumalinao, Guipos, San Pablo in Zamboanga del Sur; Lupon and Caraga in Davao Oriental, Maragusan and  Nabunturan in Davao de Oro; and […]

3.1-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Thursday night. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 240 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 11:53 p.m. Depth of focus was 015 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Cloudy skies with rainshowers expected over Batanes, other areas

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with rainshowers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in Batanes and other areas as the northeasterly surface windflow prevails over Northern Luzon. Cagayan, Quirino, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet and Aurora will  experience the  same conditions, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers, on the other hand, are expected over Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan […]

Moderate to heavy rainshowers expected over Pampanga, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Pampanga. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the province within the next two hours. The same conditions are being experienced in Navotas, Malabon, Caloocan, Manila and Quezon City in Metro Manila; and in Obando, Bulacan. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash […]

3.7-magnitude quake strikes Sarangani

(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani on Thursday, Sept. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 19 kilometers northeast of Alabel at 4:46 p.m. Depth of focus was 29 kilometers. An instrumental intensity II was recorded in Alabel, Sarangani; and in General Santos. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.