Provincial News

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Pangasinan

(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 […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Zambales, Bataan

(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.

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3.2-magnitude quake hits N. Samar

(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.

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4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Batanes

(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.  

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Duterte signs law creating separate legislative district for Santa Rosa, Laguna

(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.  

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(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 […]

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3.4-magnitude earthquake hits N. Samar

(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude quake hit Northern Samar on Monday night. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 25 kilometers northwest of Pambujan at 9:40 p.m. Depth of focus was 20 kilometers. An Intensity III was felt in Pambujan. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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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, Aug. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 301 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 2:58 a.m. Depth of focus was 103 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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JUST IN: 3.0-magnitude quake hits Cagayan

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Cagayan on Sunday, Aug. 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 9 kilometers southwest of Claveria at 2:59 p.m. Depth of focus was 11 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was felt in Claveria. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Batanes, Nueva Ecija

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Batanes and Nueva Ecija. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the provinces within the next 2 hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said. “Keep monitoring for updates,” it added.

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3.0-magnitude quake hits Occidental Mindoro

(Eagle News)-A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro early Saturday, Aug. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 12 kilometers southeast of Paluan at 2:20 a.m. Depth of focus was seven kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Ecija

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Nueva Ecija. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the province within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.    

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