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(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 12:22 p.m., had its epicenter 7 kilometers southeast of Cataingan. It had a depth of one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains are expected over Cagayan (Allacapan, Lasam and Lallo) and Isabela (Maconacon and San Pablo). PAGASA said these may persist within 30 minutes to an hour. Moderate to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced, meanwhile, over Calayan Island, Abra (Lagayan and Tineg), Apayao (Calanasan, Flora, Kabugao, Luna and […]
Volcano still on alert level 1 (Eagle News)–Eighteen volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Taal within 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Monday, Aug. 31. PHIVOLCS said weak steaming was also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. According to PHIVOLCS, the steam, which rose five meters high before drifting northeast, was observed from vents on the main crater. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic […]
(Eagle News) – A magnitude 5 quake shook Davao del Sur early Monday, Aug. 31, which was felt at various intensities in surrounding areas, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported. In its quake bulletin, Phivolcs said that the tectonic quake in Davao del Sur occurred at 1:44 a.m. on Monday. Its epicenter was located seven kilometers southeast of Kiblawan town, with a depth of 18 kilometers. It was also recorded at […]
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Pangasinan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are being experienced over Bugallon, Lingayen, Binmaley, Umingan, Infanta and Anda due to the southwest monsoon. PAGASA said these conditions may persist for one to two hours and may effect nearby areas. Light rains, on the other hand, PAGASA said, are being experienced over Alaminos, Dagupan, Calasiao, Mabini and Bolinao. “All […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake hit Masbate early Sunday, Aug. 30. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 12:04 a.m., had its epicenter 14 kilometers southeast of Cataingan. It had a depth of 22 kilometers. The earthquake was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has intercepted P64.4 million worth of misdeclared cigarettes in Batangas. In a statement, the bureau said the 1631 cigarette cases, which had been declared as plastic cabinets, were contained in a 2×40 container that arrived in the port on Aug. 20. It said the shipment had come from Guangdong, China. Based on a tip, it was given an alert on Aug. 24. A physical examination led to the discovery of […]
(Eagle News)–Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando has tested positive for COVID-19. The governor made the announcement after the results of his RT-PCR test came back positive on Thursday. He said he “took the initiative” to take the test after a board member of the council whom he had “close contact” with in a couple of functions tested positive for COVID-19. He said he has not experienced any symptoms in the last 24 hours so far but […]
(Eagle News)–Seventeen volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal within 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said apart from the quakes, weak steaming was observed from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which remains on alert level. PHIVOLCS said “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas” can occur and threaten areas within the Taal olcano island. Entry into TVI, Taal’s […]
(Eagle News)–Over 160,000 Overseas Filipino Workers have returned to their respective provinces under the government’s Hatid-Tulong program. The Department of Transportation said the 165,862 OFWs assisted by the government were as of Aug. 27. Of these, the DOTr said 52,022 were transported by land, 74,440 using air transport and via sea transport 39,400. The data for land and air transport is from May 25 – August 27, while the data for sea transport was from […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rainshowers are expected in parts of Northern Luzon today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms, in particular, are expected over the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela and Aurora. PAGASA said these were due to Severe Tropical Storm “Julian,” which was estimated at 850 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. So far, PAGASA said it is packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Cagayan early Saturday, Aug. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 4:57 a.m., had its epicenter 43 kilometers southwest of Calayan. It had a depth of eight kilometers. The following instrumental intensity was reported: Instrumental Intensity: Intensity III – Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
