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(Eagle News)—A 4.6-magnitude aftershock was reported in Eastern Samar more than an hour after it was hit by a 6.5-magnitude quake on Tuesday, April 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the aftershock took place at 2:41 p.m., 22 kilometers northeast of Catbalogan. The depth of focus of the aftershock was 5 kilometers. An intensity IV was felt in Borongan. Other aftershocks ranging from magnitude 1.8 to 3.3 magnitude were recorded in Eastern […]
(Eagle News)–The Clark International Airport Corporation is eyeing to resume partial operations at the airport on Wednesday, April 24. This was after power in the airport was fully restored on Monday evening, and after an assessment after the 6.1-magnitude quake showed the tower, apron, runways and taxiways were structurally sound. “The good news is that the tower can be operated, there was no substantial damage. Wala ring problema sa road surface ng airports,” CIAC President […]
(Eagle News)–The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines has hoisted red and yellow alerts over the Luzon grid, a day after a 6.1-magnitude quake struck the area. The NGCP said the yellow alert, which means reserves are less than the power of the largest online plant, was in effect from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The red alert, on the other hand, which means a generation deficiency exists, […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to visit areas in Pampanga that was badly hit by a 6.1-magnitude earthquake on Monday, April 22. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said apart from inspecting the areas affected by the quake, Duterte would attend a situation briefing on the tremor in San Fernando that resulted in at least seven people killed and 81 injured. He said the chief executive had already given the order for the governors of the […]
(Eagle News)–The Zambales government has suspended all government work and classes in the province following a 6.1-magnitude quake. An advisory from Governor Amor Deloso said the suspension was to “give way to the inspection of all structures in the Province of Zambales..” “However, those offices whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamaties, and/or the performance of other vital services shall continue with their operations and render the […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Monday, April 22. The quake, which was of tectonic origin, hit 66 kilometers southeast of General Luna at 4:31 p.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS said the depth of focus of the quake was 13 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)—A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Agusan del Sur on Monday, April 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 4 kilometers southwest of San Luis at 9:31 a.m. The depth of focus of the quake was 52 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur early Sunday, April 21. The quake, which was of tectonic origin, hit 30 kilometers northeast of Cortes at 2:42 a.m. The depth of focus of the quake was 31 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks was recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake hit Eastern Samar on Saturday, April 20. The quake, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said, struck 36 kilometers southeast of San Julian at 6:49 p.m. The depth of focus of the quake, which was of tectonic origin, was 19 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks was recorded.
(Eagle News)–At least 14 people, mostly children, have been rushed to the hospital after they reportedly inhaled an excessive amount of chlorine while swimming in a pool in Pandi, Bulacan on Friday, April 19. The police said the victims, between 3 years old and 22 years old, all complained of stomach pain and dizziness after swimming in the pool in Barangay Bagong Barrio around 9 a.m. Some of them also reportedly vomited. The authorities said […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, April 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 20 kilometers southwest of Governor Generoso at 3:08 p.m. The quake, which was of tectonic origin, had a depth of focus of 158 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)–A vessel rammed a sea wall while docking in the Batangas Port on Friday, April 19. The Department of Transportation said the incident involving the MV RDI Genesis I of RDI Genesis Inc. took place at 6 a.m. The agency did not say if there were casualties but said a suspension order would follow. Meanwhile, several shipping operators cancelled their trips today: 1. SuperCat – No trips 2. Fastcat – No morning trips; will […]
