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(Eagle News)–The new Passenger Terminal Building at Clark International Airport is now 99% complete. The Department of Transportation on Sunday, June 28, said as a result, authorities were eyeing the opening of the same by the third quarter of 2020. The DOTr said the new PTB will boost and triple the current passenger capacity of the airport, from 4.2 million to 12.2 million passengers annually. According to the DOTr, construction continues amid the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
(Eagle News)–Thirty-one earthquakes and moderate emission of plumes were monitored at Kanlaon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Sunday, June 28. According to PHIVOLCS, of the 31 recorded at the volcano which remains on alert level 1, the 30 were volcano-tectonic earthquakes on the western flanks and one a volcanic earthquake in the summit area. The moderate emission was of white steam-laden plumes that rose 300 meters, PHIVOLCS said. PHIVOLCS said sulfur […]
(Eagle News)–Seven earthquakes and moderate plume emission have been monitored at Kanlaon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Saturday, June 27. PHIVOLCS said the quakes on the western flanks of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were volcano-tectonic, and were monitored within a 24-hour period. The moderate emission was of white steam-laden plumes that rose 200 meters, PHIVOLCS said. On June 24, sulfur dioxide emitted was measured at an average […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early today, June 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:36 a.m., had its epicenter 100 kilometers southeast of Manay. It had a depth of 32 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) — A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, June 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:05 p.m., had its epicenter 56 kilometers southeast of Manay. It had a depth of 12 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was recorded in Malungon in Sarangani. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Bulacan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Nueva Ecija and Zambales within the next two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Cavite (Magallanes), Batangas (Nasugbu, Talisay, Tanauan, Balayan), and Tarlac(San Jose, Tarlac City, Camiling), PAGASA said. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tarlac early today, Friday, June 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:53 a.m., had its epicenter 26 kilometers southeast of Mayantoc. It had a depth of 14 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity II – Bamban & Capas, Tarlac; Mabalacat City, Pampanga Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – Palayan City & Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija Intensity I […]
(Eagle News) — Twelve barangays in Cebu City will be placed under a total lockdown, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said on Thursday, June 25. According to Cimatu, these are: Sambag 1 Kamputhaw Basak San Nicolas Mabolo Tinago Ermita Lahug Guadalupe Duljo Fatima Tisa Tejero Sambag II He said these barangays had a high number of COVID-19 cases. Earlier, Joint Task Force COVID Shield commander Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar said two companies of the Philippine […]
(Eagle News)– A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental today, June 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 9:14 a.m. It had its epicenter 348 kilometers southeast of Sarangani, and a depth of 12 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) — One policeman was killed while three others were hurt in a clash with New People’s Army rebels in Albay, the Philippine National Police said on Thursday, June 25. A report from the Police Regional Office 5 identified the deceased as Patrolman Emerson Belmonte, a member of the 1st Albay Provincial Mobile Force Company; and those hurt as PCpl Marlon Beltran, Pat Roy Resurrection and Pat John Mark Paz. The report said the […]
(Eagle News) – The majestic Mayon Volcano is seen here emitting steam-laden plumes on Thursday morning, June 25. Mayon volcano is still under alert level 2 which means it is still in a “moderate level of unrest,” according to PHIVOLCS. Mayon Volcano has been under Alert Level 2 since March 29, 2018. During the past 24-hour observation period, “moderate emission of white steam-laden plumes that crept downslope before drifting west and west-northwest was observed,” […]
(Eagle News)–Two companies of the Philippine National Police’s elite Special Action Force will be deployed to Cebu City to help implement the enhanced community quarantine there. In a statement, Joint Task Force COVID Shield commander Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar said apart from the 150 personnel “mobility assets” that include “multi-purpose armored vehicles similar to what we used in the implementation of ECQ in Metro Manila” will be deployed. “We have already coordinated with […]
