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(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental early Sunday, July 21. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, struck 19 kilometers northwest of Cateel at 2:30 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 14 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was felt in Bislig. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, July 20, visited the wake of four policemen who were reportedly killed by New People’s Army rebels in Negros Oriental. In a statement, the Philippine National Police also announced it would file charges against those responsible for the deaths of Cpl. Relebert Beronio, Pat. Raffy Callao, Pat. Roel Cabellon and Pat. Marquino de Leon. The PNP said they were on their way to check reports about the presence of […]
(Eagle News)–The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Saturday, July 20, welcomed the Sandiganbayan’s dismissal of the case filed against seven police and military officers behind the arrest of the “Morong 43” in 2010. AFP spokesperson Marine Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo said the military was “elated that justice is served for the respondent military (and police) officers” who were charged for allegedly denying the 43 health workers of their right to a counsel of their […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Saturday, July 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 196 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 1:29 p.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur early Saturday, July 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, struck 6 kilometers southwest of San Francisco at 5:43 a.m. An intensity IV was felt in Surigao City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of the country on Saturday, July 20, as the southwest monsoon affects Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said monsoon rains will prevail over the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Apayao, Abra, Benguet, Mt.Province, Ifugao, Kalinga, Batanes and the Babuyan group of Islands. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers and isolated thunderstorms,on the other hand, are expected over Aurora, Isabela, Quirino, […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur early Friday, July 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 5.5-magnitude earthquake on July 13, hit 6 kilometers southwest of Carrascal at 1:40 a.m. The following intensities were recorded: Intensity III – Carrascal, Lanuza, and Carmen, Surigao Del Sur Intensity II – Claver, Surigao Del Norte No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are being experienced in Baler, Casiguran, Dingalan and Dilasag in Aurora; Alfonso, Castaneda in Nueva Vizcaya; and in Diffun in Quirino. PAGASA said the rains, which are brought about by the southwest monsoon, may persist for one to two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur early Thursday, July 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 5.5-magnitude quake in the province on July 13, hit 14 kilometers southwest of Carrascal at 2:52 a.m. The quake, of tectonic origin, had a depth of focus of 5 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
LTO condemns attack (Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Office on Wednesday, July 17, condemned the ambush on an LTO enforcement team in Surigao City that led to the death of the team leader and caused injuries to two others. In a statement, the Department of Transportation said LTO Caraga Regional Director Nordy Plaza is currently in Surigao City to extend assistance to the family of team leader Felixberto Loayon and to team members Rene Cenangote and […]
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over Northern Luzon. In its 9:35 advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are being experienced over Pangasinan, specifically in Bolinao, Anda, Mabini, Burgos, Dasol, Infanta and Labrador; in Abra, particularly in Tineg; in Kabugao in Apayao; and in Nueva Era and Pinili in Ilocos Norte. The rains brought about by Tropical Storm “Falcon” and the southwest monsoon may persist 1-2 […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Southern Leyte on Wednesday, July 17. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 7 kilometers southwest of Hinunangan at 8:36 a.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
