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(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Cagayan on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 37 kilometers northwest of Santa Ana at 3:57 p.m. Depth of focus was 12 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(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 expected over Boliney, Bucloc, Daguioman and Malibcong in Abra due to a low pressure area. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. Light to moderate rains are now being experienced over Camiguin; Fuga; Bangued, Bucay, Danglas, Dolores, Lagayan, Lagangilang, Lapaz, Licuan-Baay, Penarrubia, Sallapadan, SanJuan, Tayum and […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Friday, Aug. 30. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 15 kilometers northwest of Cagwait at 1:24 p.m. Depth of focus was 120 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(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 rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are being experienced over Nueva Viscaya, particularly in Kayapa; in Ifugao particularly in Hungduan, Banaue; in Mt. Province, particularly in Sagada, Bontoc; and in Kalinga, particularly in Lubuagan. PAGASA said these conditions may persist for one to two hours and may affect […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, Aug. 30. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 50 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 8:19 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 130 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed laws declaring four areas as tourist destinations. Below is a list of the new laws signed by the President on Aug. 22 and the respective areas that were declared as tourist sites: Republic Act No. 11406 — Mount Bulaylay in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija Republic Act No. 11407 — Candon City Ecotourism Zone in Ilocos Sur Republic Act No. 11408–Santiago Cove in Santiago, Ilocos Sur Republic Act No. 11409 — […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Pangasinan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are being experienced over Dasol, Infanta, Mabini, Sual, Alaminos City, Mangatarem, Labrador, Agno, Infanta, Anda, Burgos and Bolinao. PAGASA said these conditions may persist for one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. “Residents of mountain slopes are advised (against) possible landslides […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over Zambales and Bataan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the two provinces within the next 2 hours. PAGASA advised residents to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with hazards that include flash floods and landslides. “Keep monitoring for updates,” PAGASA said.
(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Northern Samar on Thursday, Aug. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 16 kilometers northeast of Mapanas at 7:25 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 15 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 26 kilometers southeast of Itbayat at 11:02 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 14 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was felt in Basco. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Santa Rosa, Laguna will have its own representative in the House of Representatives soon. This was after President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act 11395 that creates the new legislative district separate from the existing first legislative district of Laguna. The law was signed on Aug. 22. The Commission on Elections has 60 days to draft the implementing rules and regulations of the measure.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of 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 Agusan del Sur, Maguindanao and Surigao del Norte within the next 1 to 2 hours. The conditions are being experienced in North Cotabato, particularly in Arakan, Magpet, President Roxas; in Surigao del Sur, particularly in Bislig, Lungig, Barobo and San […]
