MANILA, March 21 (PNA) — A 4.5-magnitude earthquake jolted the province of Agusan del Sur on Friday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its bulletin, the agency said the tremor occurred at 3:31 p.m. with its epicenter traced 11 kilometers southwest of Talacogon in Agusan del Sur. Phivolcs said the temblor, which was tectonic in origin, had a shallow depth of 70 kilometers. It was felt at intensity 4 […]
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NDRRMC urges residents, disaster response units to take pro-active actions against “Caloy”
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council warned the provinces of Davao Oriental and Occidental as well as neighboring provinces to exercise all possible caution and to execute preemptive evacuation if necessary against “Caloy”
National Historic Commission Inaugurates Museum Dedicated to Our National Hero
On March 21, The National Historic Commission will inaugurate the Rizal Museum which is located in Fort Santiago, in Intramuros, Manila, the place where our National Hero, Jose P. Rizal, spent his last living moments. Amidst the landscaped ruins of the old fort, the new museum features interactive displays and original Rizaliana memorabilia and artifacts. One of the highlights of the museum is the Gallery of “Mi Ultimo Adios”, a walkway of translations of Rizal’s […]
8 more provinces in Mindanao placed storm signal no.1 due to TD ‘Caloy’
MANILA, March 21 (PNA) — Eight more provinces in Mindanao are now under public storm warning signal no. 1 as tropical depression “Caloy” has slightly accelerated as it moves closer to Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental area, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday. Earlier, PAGASA raised public storm warning no. 1 in four other provinces in Mindanao. In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Gener Quitlong said as of […]
DENR official: Mt. Banahaw fire dissipates, more forest rangers needed to guard sacred mountain
By Saul E. Pa-a DOLORES, Quezon March 21 (PNA) — Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Calabarzon Regional Executive Director Reynulfo Juan confirmed on Friday that the grassfires at the Mt. Banahaw peak has dissipated with rains drenching the affected areas but authorities are now tightening the protected landscape from trespassers. In a media interview, DENR Regional Director Juan mulled the tightening of surveillance and monitoring operations and perimeter guards around the Mt. Banahaw-San […]
Escudero asks Javellana to be cited for contempt
Senator Francis Escudero is asking the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to cite National Agri-Business Corporation president Allan Javellana for contempt because of his continued disregard to the summons of the said committee regarding the investigation in the pork barrel scam.
A yacht hits Bastera Reef in Palawan
A yacht hit the Bastera Reef, which is part of the Tubbataha Reef in Palawan. The two American passengers were rescued while the Philippine Coast Guard is still investigating the incident.
Napoles appeals to Makati RTC
Janet Lim Napoles appeals to the Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 150 to permit her to undergo hospitalization and surgery because of intense menstrual bleeding.
“Caloy” hits eastern Mindanao
The low pressure area being monitored by PAGASA finally developed into a storm, designated by the agency as “Caloy”. The storm hit eastern Mindanao, with Davao and other provinces being put under signal number 1.
500,000 new jobs offered by DPWH
Because of the large numbers of infrastructure projects to be implemented this year, an estimated 536, 523 workers will be given employment, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways.
19 Filipinos join in massive search operations in the Indian Ocean
19 Filipino seamen joined in the massive search in the southern Indian Ocean for two large debris suspected coming from the missing Malaysia Airlines Filght MH370. The 19 Filipinos form part of the crew of the Norwegian merchant ship “St. Petersburg”
20 Filipinos arrested in Spain for illegal drugs
Twenty Filipinos refused to identify and give information about themselves to the Philippine embassy after being arrested by the Spanish police for illegal drugs, thwarting the efforts of the embassy to give them aid.
