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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over some provinces

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over some provinces near Metro Manila. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga and Rizal within the next 2 hours. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in Victoria, Tarlac City, La Paz, Concepcion, Bamban in Tarlac; Nampicuan, Guimba, Jaen in Nueva Ecija; and in Palauig in Zambales. “All are advised […]

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3.4-magnitude quake strikes off Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur early Sunday, Sept. 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 8 kilometers northeast of Cortes at 2:39 a.m. Depth of focus was 31 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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Cloudy skies in parts of PHL as southwest monsoon affects Northern, Central Luzon

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies are expected in parts of the country as the southwest monsoon affects Northern and Central Luzon. Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms as a result, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said  flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on the other hand, will have […]

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3.3-magnitude quake jolts Leyte

(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Leyte on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 12 kilometers southwest of Burauen at 1:14 p.m. The following intensities were felt: Intensity III – Burauen & Albuera, Leyte Intensity II – Baybay City, Leyte No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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3.1-magnitude quake hits Biliran

(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Biliran on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 4 kilometers southeast of Naval at 9:51 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 7 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Rainfall advisory hoisted over N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are being experienced over Bantay, Cabugao, Caoayan, Magsingal, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Sto. Domingo, Santa Catalina Sinait and Vigan in Ilocos; in Aringay, Caba and Tubao in La Union; and in Bokod, Benguet due to the southwest monsoon. PAGASA said these conditions may persist persist for 2 to 3 hrs […]

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At least 7 hurt in blast in public market in Sultan Kudarat

(Eagle News)–Seven people were hurt after a blast rocked Sultan Kudarat on Saturday, Sept. 7. Authorities said Jomar Catalan Aquino, 30; Jay Carnaso, 30; Gerald Cartagena, 28; Niño Minus Virgo, 28; Jarren Binaluon Amigo, 24; Gulano Nasim Salip, 24; and traffic enforcer Cagadas Terrencio, 35, sustained injuries after what authorities believe was an improvised explosive device exploded in front of a public market in Isulan around 7 a.m. They were rushed to the hospital for […]

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3.2-magnitude quake strikes off Aurora

(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Aurora on Friday, Sept. 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 20 kilometers northeast of Casiguran at 12:38 p.m. Depth of focus was 10 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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3.8-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao  Occidental early Friday, Sept. 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 236 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 2:36 a.m. Depth of focus was 70 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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3.5-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake hit Davao Occidental on Thursday, Sept. 5. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 23 kilometers southeast of Don Marcelino at 1:37 p.m. Depth of focus was 144 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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3.7-magnitude quake hits Antique

(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Antique early Thursday, Sept. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 17 kilometers northeast of Valderrama at 5:14 a.m. Depth of focus was 3 kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity IV-Valderrama, Antique Intensity III-Passi City, Iloilo The following instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity IV- Valderrama, Antique Intensity III – Tapaz, Capiz Intensity II- Bago City, Negros Occidental Intensity I – Malinao, […]

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3.2-magnitude quake jolts Leyte

(Eagle News)–A 3.-2-magnitude earthquake struck Leyte on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit six kilometers southeast of Capoocan at 3:44 p.m. Depth of focus was five kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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