Provincial News

Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains are expected over Cagayan (Alcala and Amulung), and Isabela (Cabagan, Divilacan and Tumauini). PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. Moderate to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over Kabugao in Apayao, and in Baggao, Gattaran, Gonzaga and Lallo in Cagayan. Meanwhile, light to moderate rains […]

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LTFRB opens Pampanga-QC, Davao-Laguna routes

(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has opened additional provincial routes as the country’s economy gradually reopens amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Memorandum Circular 2020-051-A signed by LTFRB Chair Martin Delgra III, the following routes are now allowed: 1. Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga – Araneta Center, Cubao 2. Davao City, Davao Del Sur – Sta. Rosa Integrated Terminal, Laguna The LTFRB said five units have been allowed to ply the Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga […]

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UPDATED:5.4-magnitude quake hits Occidental Mindoro

(Eagle News)–A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Occidental Mindoro on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 4:06 a.m., had its epicenter 33 kilometers southwest of Looc. In its earlier advisory, PHIVOLCS  said the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.2. The quake had a depth of 12 kilometers, PHIVOLCS said. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported. Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Abra de Ilog, Occidental […]

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4.5-magnitude quake hits Iloilo

(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Iloilo on Friday, Oct. 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 8:27 a.m., had its epicenter 14 kilometers southwest of San Joaquin. It had a depth of six kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities Intensity IV – Miagao, Iloilo Intensity III – Anini-y and Hamtic, Antique Instrumental Intensity: Intensity III – Anini-y, Antique Intensity II – Bago City […]

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Bureau of Customs-CDO to adopt 30-minute cargo releasing system in November

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs in Cagayan de Oro is adopting a 30-minute cargo releasing system. In a statement, the bureau said under the  First ASEAN Standard Time-Cargo Releasing System (FAST-CaRes) Project which will be implemented in November, cargoes will be released  following the  ASEAN standard time of 30 minutes—  from the electronic lodgement of the Goods Declaration to the actual release of the cargo in the importer’s premises. The system, however, does not include […]

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8 volcanic quakes, sulfur dioxide and steam emissions monitored at Kanlaon; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Eight volcanic quakes 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. According to PHIVOLCS, the  emission of white steam-laden plumes that rose 300 meters was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission, on the other hand, was measured at an average of 656 tons on  October 13. A slight inflation of the lower […]

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Rainfall advisory raised over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)—A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over Cagayan (Alcala, Amulung, Baggao, Gattaran, Gonzaga, Iguig, Lallo, Peñablanca and Santa Ana)and Isabela (Maconacon and San Pablo). Meanwhile, light to moderate rains are expected over Camiguin Island, Dalupiri Island, Fuga Island, Apayao, Cagayan (Abulug, Allacapan, Aparri, Ballesteros, Buguey, Camalanuigan, Claveria, Enrile, Lasam, Pamplona, Piat, Rizal, […]

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4.0-magnitude quake hits Davao de Oro

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao de Oro on Thursday, Oct. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 4:51 p.m., had its epicenter 16 kilometers southeast of Pantukan. It had a depth of 19 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was recorded in Kidapawan City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.  

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Rainfall advisory raised over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to occasionally moderate rains are being experienced over portions of Misamis Oriental (Magsaysay, Gingoog, Claveria),  Agusan del Norte (Buenavista, Nasipit, Santiago), Surigao del Sur (Tagbina, Lingig), Dinagat Islands, Davao de Oro (Monkayo, New Bataan), Lanao del Sur (Tagoloan II, Bubong, Maguing, Lumba Bayabao, Kapai,Masiu), Misamis Occidental (Dv Chiongbian) and Sultan Kudarat (Lebak, Kalamansig). PAGASA […]

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Kanlaon still on alert level 1 as PHIVOLCS monitors 9 volcanic quakes, sulfur dioxide emission

(Eagle News)–Nine 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, was sulfur dioxide emission, which was measured at an average of 656 tons  on  October 13. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and an inflation on the lower to mid slopes that began on  June 21 “may indicate hydrothermal […]

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7 more barangays in Ilagan, Isabela placed under localized lockdown

(Eagle News) — Six more barangays in Ilagan City, Isabela were placed under localized lockdown because of the increase in new COVID-19 cases in these areas, as the whole city remains under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MGCQ) Included in the lockdown are barangays Bagumbayan, Alinguigan 2nd, Sindon Bayabo, Mangcuram, and Bigao. The lockdown will be in effect from 8 p.m. of Oct. 11 until 8 p.m. of Oct. 16. The order for these barangays to […]

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4.0-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 11:43 a.m., had its epicenter 38 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. It had a depth of 118 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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