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(Eagle News)–A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, May 31. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 92 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 6:12 p.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 72 kilometers. An intensity V was reported in Mati, while an intensity II was reported in Bislig. The following instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity IV- Alabel and Kiamba, Sarangani Intensity III-Kidapawan Intensity I-Cagayan de Oro, Bislig
(Eagle News)–In this picture shared by Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, the MV Bavaria, which is carrying the at least 1000 tons of Canada garbage illegally shipped to the Philippines six years ago, is seen leaving the Subic port on Friday, May 31. Guevarra, who was designated caretaker of the executive department while President Rodrigo Duterte is on a working visit in Japan, said the cost of the shipment, around P10 million, would be shouldered by […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, May 31. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 44 kilometers northeast of Baganga at 6:40 a.m. The depth of focus was 20 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory was hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon on Thursday, May 30. In its 3:30 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds are being experienced over portions of Nueva Viscaya, particularly in Dupax del Sur, Dupax del Norte and Kasibu; and in Southern Isabela, specifically in San Guillermo and Echaguejones. PAGASA said the rains due to thunderstorms may persist […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Northern Samar early Thursday, May 30. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 111 kilometers northeast of Palapag at 3:15 a.m. The depth of focus of the quake, which was of tectonic origin, was 35 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Monday, May 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, struck 7 kilometers southeast of San Isidro at 8:47 a.m. The depth of focus was 4 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar early Sunday, May 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 64 kilometers southeast of San Policarpo at 2:31 a.m. The depth of focus was 28 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake hit Surigao del Norte on Saturday, May 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, struck 3 kilometers southwest of Santa Monica at 8:12 a.m. The depth of focus was 13 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–An OV-10 Philippine Air Force aircraft crashed in waters off Sangley Point in Cavite on Friday, May 24. Major Aristides Galang, PAF spokesperson, said in a report over dzbb that the two pilots were unhurt. Authorities are still investigating the incident.
(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, May 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 2 kilometers northwest of Mati at 5:46 a.m. The depth of focus of the quake was 25 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded from the earthquake, which was of tectonic origin.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law changing the name Compostela Valley to Davao de Oro. The renaming, however, shall be “subject to ratification by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified voters in a plebiscite” to be conducted in the province, Republic Act 11297 signed by Duterte on April 17 said. Earlier, provincial officials said they wanted to make the name change as Compostela Valley was the only province in the […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate on Monday, May 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 4 kilometers northeast of Pio. V. Corpuz in Limbuhan at 6:45 a.m. An instrumental intensity I was reported in the cities of Masbate and Legazpi. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
