Provincial News

Rains expected in parts of Luzon today

(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of Luzon today. In its recent update, the  Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the rains were due to the southwest monsoon  being enhanced by  Tropical Storm “Mekkhala,” formerly “Ferdie,” which is located 480 kilometers northwest of Basco, outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Apart from “Mekkhala,” PAGASA said it was monitoring a tropical depression 2205 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, also outside PAR. […]

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4.0-magnitude quake hits Masbate early Tuesday

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake hit Masbate early Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 4:43 a.m., had its epicenter 10 kilometers northeast of Cataingan. It had a depth of 71 kilometers. An instrumental Intensity I was reported in Naval, Biliran. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Immigration bureau: American national wanted for assault in California to be deported

(Eagle News)–Authorities will deport an American national wanted for assault and possession of a deadly weapon in California,  the Bureau of Immigration said on Monday, Aug. 10. According to the bureau, 45-year-old Peter Alex Drier, who was arrested last Aug. 5 in Barangay Dayap Itaas, Laurel, Batangas, will also be included in the immigration blacklist. The mission order that was the basis for Drier’s arrest was issued upon the request of the US Embassy, which […]

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Rainfall advisory raised over parts of Pangasinan

(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 Agno, Bani, Burgos, Dasol, Mangaldan, San Fabian, San Jacinto, Calasiao, Santa Barbara, Tayug, San Manuel, San Quintin, Umingan, Labrador, Bugallon, Aguilar, Mangatarem, San Carlos City, Urbiztondo, Lingayen, Dagupan City, Mabini and Infanta. PAGASA said this was due to the southwest monsoon enhanced by TD “Ferdie,” which exited […]

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4.0-magnitude quake hits Isabela early Monday, Aug. 10

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Isabela early Monday, Aug. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 1:52 a.m. It had its epicenter 117 kilometers northeast of Divilacan. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.

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Yellow rainfall warning raised over parts of PHL

(Eagle News)–A yellow rainfall warning has been raised over parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said flooding in flood-prone areas in San Narciso, San Marcelino, San Antonio, Castillejos, Subic, Olongapo in Zambales, and in Bataan is expected as the southwest monsoon continues to bring rains. Meanwhile, light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are affecting Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, and the […]

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DOTr: LRT-1 Cavite extension expected to be partially operational in 2021

(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation has begun  construction of the Light Rail Transit 1-Cavite extension, with the project expected to be partially operational in 2021. In a statement, the DOTr said the construction of the project comes nearly two decades since the National Economic Development Authority’s Investment Coordination Committee approved it on August 25, 2000. The NEDA Board approved the Implementing Agreement for the project on January 22, 2002. According to the agency, […]

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4.1-magnitude quake hits Antique

(Eagle News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Antique on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 8:28 a.m., had its epicenter 49 kilometers northwest of Patnongon. Depth of focus was four kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported intensities: Intensity III – Culasi, Bulasong, Barbasa, and Patnongon, Antique; Libacao, and Malinao, Aklan Intensity II – Sebaste, San Jose de Buenavista, and Belison, Antique; […]

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4.5-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News) — A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 9:30 a.m. It had its epicenter 12 kilometers southwest of Bayabas. According to PHIVOLCS, the quake had a depth of four kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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LTFRB reopens six inter-regional public utility bus routes

(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has reopened six inter-regional public utility bus routes. According to the LTFRB, the following routes from Caraga to Regions 10 and 11, and vice versa, are now opened: 1. Butuan City – Cagayan de Oro City, and vice versa 2. Butuan City – Davao City, and vice versa 3. Surigao City – Cagayan de Oro City, and vice versa 4. Surigao City – Davao City, […]

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Non-transferable quarantine passes to be implemented in Cavite during MECQ

(Eagle News) — Quarantine passes will again be implemented in Cavite, as the province reverts to a modified enhanced community quarantine effective today, Aug. 4. Governor Jonvic Remulla said each household will have only one pass and this is non-transferable. “Ang ‘Stay-at-Home’ order ay in effect. Sino man ang walang Q-pass at nasa lansangan ay huhulihin at bibigyan ng katumbas na multa,” he said. All public transportation may operate for essential workers, including those working […]

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