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Heavy rainfall warning raised over Laguna, other areas

(Eagle News)–A heavy rainfall warning has been raised over Laguna and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a yellow warning is also hoisted over Batangas and Quezon, which means flooding in flood-prone areas is possible. Light to moderate rains are expected over Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Bataan, and Pampanga within the next three hours. Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are so far affecting Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, and […]

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PHIVOLCS monitors 7 quakes, steam emissions at Taal; alert level 1 stays

(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in the past 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam emissions. PHIVOLCS said the emission of steam-laden plumes from fumarolic activity at the vents of the main crater, and that rose 50 meters was moderate. PHIVOLCS said a slow and slight inflation of the northwestern sector of Taal Caldera, which was […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Camiguin, Surigao del Norte, Lanao del Sur,  and Sulu within the next one to two hours. PAGASA said these were due to thunderstorms. According to the weather bureau, these  conditions are being experienced in Bukidnon (Impasug-ong, Malaybalay), Misamis Oriental (Magsaysay), […]

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Flashflood in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija and Quezon province observed due to heavy rains

(Eagle News) — Flashfloods were observed in parts of Bongabon, Nueva Ecija and Quezon Province due to the past days of heavy rains. In these reports by Eagle News Service correspondents, areas of Bongabon, Nueva Ecija and six barangays in Quezon province have experienced floods the past few days. In Quezon, the barangays which had flashfloods were barangays 10, 5, 4, 6, Dalahican, and Marketview. (Eagle News Service)  

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Taal update: 8 volcanic quakes, steam emissions monitored; alert level 1 still in place

(Eagle News)–Eight volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam  emissions. PHIVOLCS said  the emission of steam-laden plumes  from the vents of the main crater was weak to moderate. A slow and slight inflation of the northwestern sector of Taal Caldera was monitored. “In contrast, GPS data from the southwestern sector of Taal […]

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5.0-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Norte early Tuesday

(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte early Tuesday, Oct.13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 3:21 a.m., had its epicenter 13 kilometers southwest of Dapa. It had a depth of 21 kilometers, and was tectonic in origin. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity III – Surigao City; Dapa, Surigao Del Norte Intensity II – Borromeo, Surigao Del Norte; Carrascal, and, Tubod, […]

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Alert level 1 still in place over Kanlaon as PHIVOLCS monitors 7 volcanic quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions in 24 hours

(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said steam and sulfur dioxide emissions were also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes that rose 500 meters before drifting northeast was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission, on the other hand, was measured at an average of 1,236 tons on  October 1. A slight inflation of […]

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4 rockfall events, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Mayon; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Four rockfall events were monitored at Mayon 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 white steam-laden plumes that rose 500 meters before drifting to the general east were moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was also measured at an average of 143 tons on October 10. A slight inflation of the edifice […]

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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 occasioanally heavy rains are expected over Aurora (San Luis, Maria Aurora, Dipaculao, Baler) and Isabela(San Guillermo, Jones, San Agustin) within 30 minutes to an hour. Meanwhile, moderate to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan also in Aurora, Dinapigue, Palanan in Isabela, and in Nagtipunan, Maddela, Aglipay, Cabarroguis in […]

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6 quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Kanlaon; alert level 1 stays

(Eagle News)–Six volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said steam and sulfur dioxide emissions were also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the steam plumes that rose 500 meters before drifting northwest, southeast and southwest were moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 1,236 tons on  October 1. A slight inflation of the lower and mid […]

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Cloudy skies, rainshowers expected in Mindanao

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers are expected in Mindanao today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, CARAGA and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon and the low pressure area. PAGASA said it was monitoring two LPAs—one in the vicinity of Conner, Apayao and another  estimated at 260 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao […]

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Military: Indonesian suicide bomber, 2 others nabbed in Sulu

(Eagle News)–An Indonesian suicide bomber who was believed to be the daughter of the couple behind the Jolo blasts early last year, was arrested in Jolo, Sulu early Saturday, the military said. Joint Task Force Sulu said apart from Rezky Fantasya Rullie, also known as “Cici,”  arrested at  1:50 a.m. in a house reportedly owned by Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Ben Tattoo in Barangay Raymundo were Tatoo’s wife, Inda Nurhaina, and Fatima Sandra Jimlani. Jimlani, the […]

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