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(Eagle News)–The Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) of Cavite City-Office of the Clerk of Court is physically closed until October 1. A memorandum issued by Executive Judge Mederlyn Mangalindan and uploaded on the Supreme Court’s official Twitter account said the physical closure, which started on Sept. 17, was after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The memorandum said court personnel shall observe “at the minimum” a strict home quarantine during the period, and shall […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Saturday, Sept. 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 3:36 a.m., had its epicenter 40 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. It had a depth of 124 kilometers, and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over Bulacan and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds are being experienced in particular in Norzagaray, Pandi, Bustos, Angat. PAGASA said the same conditions are being experienced in Tarlac (Bamban, Concepcion, Capas), Zambales(Olongapo, Subic, San Marcelino, Castillejos, Botolan), and Pampanga(Floridablanca, Porac, Mabalacat, Arayat). PAGASA said in Northern Luzon, moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers […]
(Eagle News)–Rainfall warnings have been raised over Palawan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration an orange rainfall warning has been hoisted over the Kalayaan Islands, which means rainfall between 15 millimeters to 30 mm is expected within one hour. Flooding may be threatening in low-lying areas. Landslides in mountainous areas are also possible. PAGASA said a yellow rainfall warning, on the other hand, is hoisted over the southern part of the island. With […]
(Eagle News)–Eight volcanic earthquakes were felt at Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said a moderate emission of white steam-laden plumes and sulfur dioxide emission were also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the steam rose 200 meters before drifting south-southwest, while the sulfur dioxide emission was observed at an average of 416 tons/day on September 14. PHIVOLCS said the slight inflation […]
(Eagle News) – The government has allowed locally stranded individuals (LSIs) from Region 6 or Western Visayas to return to their provinces, provided that they are of good health and will undergo the required 14-day quarantine period. Malacanang announced this on Thursday, Sept. 17, after the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) approved the “partial lifting of the temporary suspension of inbound travel by returning residents to Region VI.” This is contained […]
Light to moderate rains expected in other parts of PHL (Eagle News)–An orange rainfall warning has been raised over Palawan, Kalayaan Islands and Occidental Mindoro. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said this means rains of 15 millimeters to 30 mm are expected within an hour due to the southwest monsoon. Flooding is also possible in low-lying areas. Landslides are also possible. Meanwhile, light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are affecting Cebu; […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Zamboanga del Norte on Thursday, Sept. 17. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 7:32 a.m., had its epicenter 12 kilometers southwest of Baliguian. It had a depth of 41 kilometers and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao and Luzon due to the southwest monsoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said in Mindanao, moderate to at times heavy rains are being experienced in portions of Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental (Balingoan, Kinoguitan, Sugboncogon, Talisayan, Lagonglong, Salay), and Tawi-tawi. PAGASA said these may affect nearby areas and may persist within two to […]
(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said weak steaming was also observed from the fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the steam rose five meters before drifting southwest. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas” can […]
(Eagle News) — At least four people died after a military chopper crashed in Basilan on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Philippine Air Force chopper was reportedly on its way to Jolo, Sulu for a medical evacuation of one of the victims in the recent bombings there when it crashed in Lantawan around 1 p.m. The rescue helicopter had reportedly come from Zamboanga. The identities of the fatalities have not yet been released. The cause of […]
Orange, yellow rainfall warnings hoisted over other areas (Eagle News) — A red rainfall warning has been raised over Cebu and Palawan due to the southwest monsoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration in particular said the warning was hoisted over Central Cebu and Kalayaan islands. This means these areas will have more than 30 millimeters of rains in one hour, which may continue in the next two hours. Serious flooding is expected […]
