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(Eagle News) — The town of Lopez in Quezon province experienced severe flooding because of heavy rains, including those brought by storm Pepito. In this video report by Eagle News correspondent Yael Salvador, floods can be seen even in the streets. Many residents were evacuated by the local government. Social distancing and other health protocols were maintained in the evacuation centers amid the continuing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Eagle News Service)
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has intercepted P2 million worth of smuggled used clothes in the port of Cagayan de Oro. In a statement, the bureau said authorities intercepted the cargo from Korea on Oct. 16, three days after the shipment arrived at the Mindanao Container Terminal. This was after District Collector John Simon issued an alert order against the shipment reportedly consigned to Humility Trading. Simon issued the alert order after the cargo was […]
(Eagle News)–Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta on Tuesday night called for an immediate probe into the shooting of a Camarines Sur judge and a member of her staff early in the day. In calling for the probe into the attack against RTC Judge Jeaneth C. Gaminde-San Joaquin and her aide identified as Rocelle Martinez, the Chief Justice noted that “an attack on our judges is an assault on the rule of law.” He also condemned the […]
(Eagle News)–Branch 59 of the Angeles Regional Trial closed is physically closed until November 4. A memorandum issued by Executive Judge Maria Angelica Paras-Quiambao said the physical closure, which starts today, Oct. 21, was after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 based on a swab test. She said the physical closure was pursuant to Office of the Court Administrator Circular No. 101-2020 and with prior clearance from Deputy Court Administrator Raul Villanueva. Although physically […]
(Eagle News)–Steam and sulfur dioxide emissions were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. No volcanic quake was monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, the steam-laden plumes downslope were moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was last measured at an average of 143 tons on October 10. A slight inflation of the edifice and inflation of the lower to middle slopes since July […]
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are being experienced over Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, portions of North Cotabato, and Misamis Oriental. PAGASA said these may affect nearby areas which may persist within two to three hours. Light to moderate to at times […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Eastern Samar on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 5:03 a.m., had its epicenter 62 kilometers southeast of Homonhon Island. It had a depth of 15 kilometers and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Biliran early Tuesday, October 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 3:32 a.m., had its epicenter seven kilometers southwest of Kawayan. It had a depth of 10 kilometers and was tectonic in origin. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity V – Kawayan and Almeria, Biliran Intensity IV – Naval, Cabucgyan and Biliran, Biliran; Calubian, Tabango, Capoocan and Leyte, […]
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate to at times heavy rains are being experienced over Dinagat Islands, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Camiguin Island, and Misamis Oriental (Gingoog City, Medina, Salay, Balingasag) due to the trough of tropical depression “Pepito.” The same conditions, PAGASA said, are being monitored in […]
(Eagle News)–Four volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes that rose 200 meters was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was at an average of 656 tons on October 13. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, […]
(Eagle News)–Ten volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. Also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the white steam-laden plumes that rose 400 meters was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 656 tons on October 13. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and inflation on […]
(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions. The emission of white steam-laden plumes that rose 200 meters was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission, on the other hand, was measured at an average of 656 tons on October 13, PHIVOLCS said. PHIVOLCS said a slight inflation of the […]
