Provincial News

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 […]

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.

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.

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.  

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, […]

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.

Albay police chief: Carlwyn Baldo to remain detained pending resolution of prosecution’s MR of grant of bail

(Eagle News)–Former Daraga, Albay Mayor Carlwyn Baldo will have to stay in detention despite posting an P8-million bail for his temporary liberty. This is according to Col. Wilson Asueta, Albay police chief, who noted that the prosecution had filed a motion for reconsideration of the court’s decision to grant bail to the primary accused in the slay of Rep. Rodel Batocabe and of his security escort in 2018. “(The) MR must be resolved first before […]

Carlwyn Baldo posts bail in Batocabe slay case

(Eagle News)–Former Daraga, Albay mayor Carlwyn Baldo, who has been charged with the killing of Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe in 2018, has posted bail. Baldo, who was also charged with the killing of Batocabe ‘s security escort, reportedly posted P8 million in property bond for his temporary liberty. The court had allowed him to post bail, noting that the prosecution had failed to prove he should not be granted temporary liberty. The court […]

3.5-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Norte

(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 66 kilometers southeast of General Luna at 7:33 a.m. Depth of focus was 13 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are being experienced over Babuyan Island, Calayan Island, Camiguin Island, Dalupiri Island, Fuga Island and in Aparri, Baggao and Ballesteros in Cagayan. PAGASA said the conditions may persist for one to two hours. “Residents along mountain slopes are advised against possible landslides and flash floods,” PAGASA said.

3.4-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Norte

(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 11 kilometers northwest of Socorro at 6:53 a.m. Depth of focus was 77 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Dalupiri, Fuga, and Apayao, particularly in Flora and Santa Marcela, and in Cagayan, particularly in Alcala, Lasam and Santo Niño within 30 minutes to an hour. The same conditions are being experienced in Camiguin, Cagayan, particularly in Allacapan, Aparri […]