(Eagle News)–The number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippine National Police Academy has reached 243. Police Major General Gilbert Cruz said in a radio interview this was after the mass testing conducted on Sept. 8. Earlier, the PNPA said 232 tested positive for COVID-19 in the academy. Of the 243, Cruz said 232 were cadets, five were officers, two were non-officers, and four were from the maintenance unit. He said they were apart from the […]
Provincial News
Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Mindanao
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Lanao del Sur, Davao de Oro (Maco, Compostela), Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island), South Cotabato (Banga, Surallah), and Agusan del Sur (Sibagat), within the next one to two hours. PAGASA said these were due to thunderstorms. These conditions, PAGASA said, […]
17 quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Kanlaon
Alert level 1 still in place (Eagle News)–Seventeen 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 was moderate, while sulfur dioxide emission was at an average of 416 tons/day on September 14. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes […]
Localized thunderstorms affecting N. Luzon
Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of N. Samar, other areas (Eagle News)–Localized thunderstorms are affecting Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected over the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and Aurora. Light to moderate winds will prevail over Northern Luzon, which […]
Customs bureau seizes P1.1 million worth of kush marijuana in coffee packs
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has seized P1.1 million worth of kush marijuana from the port of Clark. In a statement, the bureau said the 980 grams of the illegal drugs were concealed in packs of imported coffee from California. The bureau said the shipment arrived on September 8 and had been declared as “Coffee T-shirt Bookbag.” The bureau said the shipment was physically examined after a “non-intrusive examination” revealed suspicious images. The illegal drugs […]
3.9-magnitude quake hits Camarines Sur early Sunday
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Camarines Sur early Sunday, Sept. 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 5:48 a.m., had its epicenter 14 kilometers southeast of Bacatan. It had a depth of four kilometers. An intensity I was reported in Legazpi City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were so far reported.
Gov’t unveils new road for better access to Calapan port
(Eagle News)–The government has unveiled the newly-completed Access Road in Calapan in Oriental Mindoro. Philippine Ports Authority General Manager Jay Santiago led the unveiling on Saturday, Sept. 19. The Department of Transportation said the access road had been “long-requested” as a means to alleviate vehicular congestion at the port. “Dekada nang hinihingi ng mga taga-Calapan itong port access road, dahil kung ‘yung mga familiar dito sa area, tulad ng nakita natin kanina, medyo masikip ‘yung […]
Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Zambales, other areas
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Zambales and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, and Rizal within the next two hours. The same conditions are also expected over Albay (Rapu-rapu) and Sorsogon (Sorsogon City, Prieto Diaz, Gubat, Barcelona, Bulusan, Casiguran). “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts […]
3.3-magnitude quake hits Negros Oriental
(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Negros Oriental early Saturday, Sept. 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:31 a.m., had its epicenter six kilometers southwest of Valencia. It had a depth of six kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was recorded in Sibulan. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
Cloudy skies, isolated rains expected in parts of N. Luzon
(Eagle News)–Partly cloudy to cloudy skies are expected over parts of Northern Luzon today. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said isolated rainshowers are also expected over Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and Aurora. PAGASA said this was due to the easterlies. Light to moderate winds will prevail over these areas, PAGASA said. It said slight to moderate […]
DOTr: Over 206,000 OFWs have so far returned to provinces under Hatid-Tulong program
(Eagle News)–Over 206,000 Overseas Filipino Workers have returned to their respective provinces under the government’s Hatid-Tulong program. The Department of Transportation said the 206,389 OFWs were as of Sept. 17. Of these, 64242 were transported by land, while 96803 returned to their provinces via air transport. Over 45000, or 45344, returned via sea travel. The DOTr said the figures for land and air transport are from May 25 to Sept. 17, while that for sea […]
9 volcanic quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Kanlaon
(Eagle News)–Nine volcanic earthquakes were reported 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 400 meters was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission, on the other hand, was at an average of 416 tons/day on September 14. According to PHIVOLCS, a slight inflation of the […]
