(Eagle News) — There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued the advisory after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Monday, Sept. 7. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit at 6:12 GMT. It had a depth of 52 kilometers. It came after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Sunday.
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PHIVOLCS: 10 volcanic quakes, weak steaming monitored at Taal in 24 hours
(Eagle News)–Ten volcanic earthquakes were reported at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said weak steaming was also monitored from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the weak steam rose 10 meters high before drifting northeast and southwest. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic […]
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Cagayan (Alcala, Ballesteros, Camalanuigan, Gattaran and Rizal), and Isabela (Divilacan and Ilagan City) within 30 minutes to an hour. Meanwhile, moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers are being experienced in Apayao (Conner, Flora and Pudtol), Cagayan (Allacapan, Lasam, Lallo and Santo Niño), […]
3.9-magnitude quake hits Batangas
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Sunday, Sept. 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 12:58 p.m., has its epicenter 13 kilometers northwest of Nasugbu. It had a depth of 193 kilometers and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
Thunderstorm advisory raised over Cavite, other areas
Localized thunderstorms affecting N. Luzon (Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over Cavite and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with strong winds are expected also over Batangas and Tarlac within the next two hours. PAGASA said meanwhile, localized thunderstorms are affecting Northern Luzon. As a result, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected over the provinces of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva […]
3.5-magnitude quake hits Batanes
(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes on Sunday, Sept. 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 6:18 a.m., had its epicenter 15 kilometers southeast of Sabtang. It had a depth of one kilometer and was tectonic in origin. An intensity II was reported in Basco. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
PAL releases updated list of international, domestic flights for September
(Eagle News)–Philippine Airlines has released its updated list of international and domestic flights for September. The carrier said the list was as of September 5: International flights Manila- Los Angeles- Manila 4x a week (Tue/ Wed/ Fri/ Sun) Manila- San Francisco- Manila 2x a week (Wed/Sat) Manila- New York Once a week (Friday) New York- Manila Once a week (Saturday) Manila- Honolulu- Manila Once a week (Thursday): Entry requirements for Hawaii have been updated recently. […]
Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Mindanao
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced in portions of Misamis Occidental, Sultan Kudarat (Kalamansig), Agusan del Norte (Cabadbaran, Magallanes), Davao Del Norte (Carmen, Tagum), and North Cotabato (Alamada, Arakan) within the next one to two hours. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in portions of Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental […]
Ilang sugatang sundalo mula sa Sulu, pinarangalan ng WestMinCom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpUJsStoVBE Ni Richard Gadian Eagle News Service (Eagle News) – Pinarangalan ng Armed Forces Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) ang ilang tauhan ng Sulu Taskforce na nasugatan sa mga magkahiwalay na engkwentro sa probinsiya ng Sulu. Mismong si WestMinCom commander Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan ang naggawad ng mga parangal sa loob ng Camp Navarro General Hospital sa kampo ng militar sa Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City. Nakatanggap ng parangal sina Cpl. Jonathan Garsuta at Cpl. Romel Mendoza […]
DOTr: 179,155 OFWs assisted so far under gov’t’s Hatid-Tulong program
(Eagle News)–Over 179,000 Overseas Filipino Workers so far have returned to their respective provinces under the government’s Hatid-Tulong program. According to the Department of Transportation, the 179,155 OFWs were as of September 3. Of this number, 55,899 were transported by land, 81,662 using air transport and 41,594 via sea transport. The data for land and air transport is from May 25 to September 3, while the data for sea transport is from April 27 to […]
3.6-magnitude quake hits Sultan Kudarat
(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Sultan Kudarat on Saturday, Sept. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 12:56 p.m., had its epicenter 11 kilometers southeast of Columbio. It had a depth of three kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity I: Malungon, Sarangani; Koronadal City No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
Localized thunderstorms expected in parts of N. Luzon
(Eagle News)–Localized thunderstorms are expected in parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are forecast over the provinces of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Aurora, Benguet, Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. The weather bureau said light to strong winds coming from the north to northwest will prevail over Northern Luzon while […]