(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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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.
Southwest monsoon affects N. Luzon
(Eagle News)–The southwest monsoon is affecting Northern Luzon today, Sept. 23. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Luzon, PAGASA said, will have moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters, while Visayas and Mindanao will have light to moderate […]
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Mindanao
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over 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 del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay within 1 to 2 hours. The same conditions are being experienced in Davao de Oro, particularly in Maco, Mawab, New Bataan and Nabunturan; in Davao del Norte, in Panabo, Carmen and Tagum; in Zamboanga del Norte, […]
3.7-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Oriental
(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Sunday, Sept. 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 37 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 6:26 a.m. Depth of focus was 38 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 Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur and Surigao del Sur within 1 to 2 hours. These conditions are being experienced in Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, particularly in Claveria, Gingoog; in Agusan del Sur in Loreto, Veruela, La Paz, and San Luis; in […]





