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(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao del Sur early Friday, Sept. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:37 a.m., had its epicenter eight kilometers southwest of Kiblawan. It had a depth of 12 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was reported in Tupi, Cotabato. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has reported seizing P147.7 million worth of smuggled, misdeclared and undervalued items in August. The bureau said the haul by Customs personnel in Cebu included rice, cigarettes, and used engines. It said some items will be auctioned off “without unnecessary delay to generate additional revenues for the government.” Prohibited items, on the other hand, the bureau said, will be disposed of. “Even with the boost of technology, our gains in […]
(Eagle News)–Nine volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal within 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 is 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)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga City, Basilan, and Sulu within the next one to two hours. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in portions of Misamis Oriental (Magsaysay, Medina, Talisayan, Kinoguitan, Sugbongcogon, Binuangan, Salay, Lagonglong, Balingasag, Gitagum), […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Thursday, Sept. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:46 a.m., had its epicenter 269 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of seven kilometers, and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 3:18 p.m., had its epicenter 159 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of 73 kilometers, and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property was recorded but aftershocks are expected
(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 lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Agusan del Sur within the next one to two hours. PAGASA said these were due to localized thunderstorms. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in portions of Camiguin, Surigao del Sur (Cortes, Tandag, Cagwait, Marihatag, San Agustin), Davao Occidental (Sarangani […]
(Eagle News)–Eleven volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Taal in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said weak to moderate steaming was also monitored from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which is still on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the weak to moderate steaming rose 20 meters high before drifting southwest. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Catanduanes on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 5:02 p.m., had its epicenter 87 kilometers southeast of Baras. It had a depth of three kilometers. The quake was also of tectonic origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced over Abra (Boliney, Bucloc and Lagangilang), Apayao (Calanasan), Ilocos Nortd (Adams), and Kalinga (Balbalan). PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. Moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over […]
(Eagle News)–Fourteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, weak to moderate steaming was also monitored from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which is on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the steam rose 10 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 […]
(Eagle News)–Bacolod and Lanao del Sur will be under the more stringent modified enhanced community quarantine starting Sept. 8. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said this was based on an Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases resolution approved by the President Rodrigo Duterte. The resolution was issued following the increase in COVID-19 cases in the two areas. Bacolod so far has 1,723 confirmed cases, Lanao del Sur, meanwhile, has 370 COVID-19 cases […]
