Provincial News

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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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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