Provincial News

SC reverses Comelec ruling disqualifying Camarines Norte bet from May gubernatorial race

(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court has reversed a Commission on Elections ruling disqualifying Edgardo Tallado from running for governor of Camarines Norte during the May elections. Voting 8-6, the en banc approved Tallado’s petition assailing his disqualification in a session held on Sept. 10. Concurring with Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin, who penned the decision, were  Associate Justices Diosdado Peralta, Alexander Gesmundo, Andres Reyes, Jr., Jose Reyes, Jr., Amy  Lazaro-Javier, Henry Jean Paul B. Inting, and Rodil  […]

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Police probing driver of back-up vehicle in Espino convoy over ambush

(Eagle News)–The police are investigating the driver of the back-up vehicle of former Pangasinan Gov. Amado Espino Jr. in connection with Wednesday’s ambush that led to the deaths of two people. In a press briefing on Thursday, Sept. 12, Col. Redrico Maranan, Pangasinan provincial director and head of the  Special Investigation Task Group tasked to look into the incident, said Anthony Columbino, a retired policeman, is being probed after police, who initially thought he had […]

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3.4-magnitude quake hits N. Vizcaya

(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Nueva Vizcaya on Thursday, Sept. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said  the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 7 kilometers northwest of Ambaguio at 8:01 a.m Depth of focus was 1 kilometer. The following intensities were reported: Intensity IV – Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya Intensity III – Atok & Bokod, Benguet; Tinoc, Ifugao Intensity II – Baguio City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Police recover alleged getaway vehicle of suspects in Espino ambush

(Eagle News)–Police have found the alleged getaway vehicle of the suspects in the ambush of former Pangasinan Gov. Amado Espino Jr. The discovery of the vehicle, which contained  two M-16 rifles, a face mask, clothes, and a cap, among others, took place only minutes after Wednesday’s attack that left, according to the police, one dead and several injured, including Espino. Senator Richard Gordon earlier said five of Espino’s bodyguards had been killed. Police identified the […]

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3.1-magnitude quake strikes off Aurora

(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Aurora on Thursday, Sept. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 30 kilometers southeast of Casiguran at 5:38 a.m. Depth of focus was 10 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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3.5-magnitude earthquake hits Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 161 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 6:24 a.m. PHIVOLCS said the depth of focus of the quake was 103 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.    

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Apayao, Cagayan, Isabela

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Apayao, Cagayan and Isabela. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Apayao, particularly in Flora and Santa Marcela; in Cagayan, in Amulung and Iguig; and in Isabela, specifically in Divilacan and Maconacon. PAGASA said these were expected within  30 minutes to an hour. The weather bureau said […]

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President Duterte signs law creating Davao International Airport Authority

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law creating the Davao International Airport Authority. Under Republic Act No. 11457 or the “Charter of the Davao International Airport Authority” signed by Duterte on Aug. 30, the DIAA shall “principally undertake the economical, efficient, and effective control, management and supervision of Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City..” The law said the DIAA shall also be in charge of the existing airports in Davao Region and “such […]

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4.7-magnitude quake hits Oriental Mindoro

(Eagle News)–A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Oriental Mindoro early Tuesday, Sept. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 14 kilometers northwest of Puerto Galera at 117 a.m. Depth of focus was 174 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was felt in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; Bacoor City; and in Quezon City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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4.0-magnitude quake hits Agusan del Norte

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Agusan del Norte on Monday, Sept. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 15 kilometers southeast of Remedios Romualdez at 11:14 a.m. Depth of focus was 13 kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity III – Remedios Romualdez, Agusan del Norte; Sibagat, Agusan del Sur Intensity II – Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; Surigao City, Surigao del Norte Instrumental Intensity: Intensity I […]

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Yellow rainfall warning hoisted over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A yellow rainfall warning has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said under the alert in particular are Pangasinan and Kayapa, Sta.Fe, Aritao, and Ambaguio in Nueva Vizcaya. PAGASA said moderate  to at times heavy rains are so far affecting the rest of Nueva Vizcaya, particularly Bagabag, Bambang, Bayombong, Kasibu, Quezon, Solano and Villaverde; and Ifugao, specifically in Tinoc and  Asipulo. The weather bureau said […]

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3.4-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Monday, Sept. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 24 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 2:07 a.m. Depth of focus was 33 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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