Provincial News

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 rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected also over Pampanga and Bataan within the next two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Carranglan and Pantabangan in Nueva Ecija. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and […]

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4.5-magnitude quake strikes off Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Thursday, Sept. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 75 kilometers southeast of Cagwait at 4:57 a.m. Depth of focus was five kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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Darwin Dormitorio given full military honors at burial in CDO

By Daphne Apayor Eagle News Service Philippine Military Academy 4th Class Cadet Darwin Dormitorio, who allegedly died due to injuries sustained from hazing, was buried early this morning in his hometown in Cagayan de Oro with full military honors. A huge crowd comprising of his kin and close friends attended the burial. Also present was the wife of Interior Secretary Eduardo Año and other PMA officials. Family and friends of the late cadet couldn’t help […]

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Another suspect in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat blast nabbed

(Eagle News)–Another suspect in the blast in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat early this month has been arrested. The suspect was identified as Kamlon Tongab Camsa. The police said two hand grenades were seized from him. Earlier the police said four people behind the blast that injured at least seven people had been arrested. They were identified as Hassan Akgun, a Swedish national; Abedin Camsa; Normia Camsa; and  Norshiya Camsa. Authorities had said they were looking at […]

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UPDATED: At least seven killed after dragon boat sinks off Boracay

(Eagle News)–At least seven were killed after a dragon boat sank off Boracay in Aklan today, Sept. 25. Authorities identified the fatalities in the  incident in Sitio Lingganay, Brgy. Manoc-manoc past 7:30 a.m. as Mark Vincent Navarete, Omar Arcob, Maricel Tan, Yohan Tan, Richel Montoya, Antonette Supranes and John Vincent Natividad. They were dead on arrival in the hospital. Von Navarossa was reportedly rushed to the hospital to undergo treatment. The Philippine Dragon Boat Federation  […]

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3.8-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 321 kilometers southeast of Tarragona at 12:55 a.m. Depth of focus was 40 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Four people allegedly behind Isulan, Sultan Kudarat blast nabbed

  (Eagle News)–Authorities have nabbed four suspects, including a Swedish national, in the blast in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat that hurt at least seven people early this month. Armed Forces Western Mindanao Command spokesperson Major Arvin Encinas said in a statement that Swedish national Hassan Akgun, Abedin Camsa, Normia Camsa, and Norshiya Camsa were nabbed in Barangay Kapaya, Bagumbayan. Seized from the suspects were one  M-16 rifle with magazine containing 27 ammunition, one caliber .45 colt […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Tarlac, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Tarlac  and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Pampanga, Laguna and Bataan within the next 2 hours. These conditions are being experienced in Manila, Pasig, Quezon City, Caloocan and Valenzuela in Metro Manila; in Cainta and Taytay in Rizal; in Santa Cruz, Candelaria, Botolan in Zambales; in Taal, Agoncillo, […]

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Son of former boxer Rolando Navarrete killed in General Santos

(Eagle News)–The son of former boxer Rolando Navarrete was shot dead in General Santos on Monday night. A dzbb radio report said Rolando Velarde Navarette, 24, was walking in Barangay Lagao when he was attacked by two men on board a motorcycle at 7:35 p.m. He was at that time accompanied by his live-in partner. The victim was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead. The younger Navarrete, who was tagged in illegal […]

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4.2-magnitude quake strikes off Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Monday night. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 58 kilometers northeast of Cagwait at 10:46 p.m. Depth of focus was seven kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Ecija, other areas

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Nueva Ecija and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected also over Zambales, Laguna and Batangas within the next two hours. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in Bulacan, particularly in Dona Remedios Trinidad, San Miguel and Norzagaray; in Rizal, particularly in Rodriguez, Antipolo and Tanay; and in Quezon, […]

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3.0-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Monday, Sept. 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 106 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 1:38 a.m. Depth of focus was 15 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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