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(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology is “keeping a close watch” on a series of earthquakes recorded at Kanlaon volcano. In an advisory on Monday, June 22, PHIVOLCS said the earthquakes were monitored in the west lower flanks of the volcano on Negros Island. These began at 4:03 p.m. of June 21, with the largest registering at 4.7 magnitude at 1:15 a.m. today. That earthquake was felt at Intensity V in La Carlota […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Negros Occidental on Monday, June 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:06 a.m., had its epicenter 20 kilometers northeast of La Carlota. It had a depth of four kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded. Intensities : Intensity II – Canlaon City, Negros Oriental Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Bago City, Negros Occidental Intensity I – Iloilo City No […]
(Eagle News)–Four earthquakes and weak steaming were recorded at Taal within 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquakes at the volcano, which remain on alert level 1, “are associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” The weak steaming was observed from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police has unveiled plans for another COVID-19 testing facility as it recorded its 483rd COVID-19 case. In a statement, the PNP said it was seeking Department of Health approval for a suitable site for the RT-PCR laboratory in Central Visayas. Cebu City has reverted to an enhanced community quarantine upon recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases following a recent spike in COVID-19 cases there. […]
(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 possible lightning and strong winds are expected over Sulu. The weather bureau said this was due to thunderstorms. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in Basilan, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte (Sibuco, Sirawai, Siocon, Katipunan), Zamboanga del Sur (Pagadian, Tigbao, Guipos, San Miguel, San Pablo, Vicenzo Sagun, Tabina), Zamboanga Sibugay […]
(Eagle News)–Over 100 locally stranded individuals were returned to Bicol under the national government’s Hatid Probinsya program. The 117 individuals were transported to the province via a Philippine National Railways train today. The Presidential Management Staff had shortlisted 150 passengers, but 33 did not arrive at the terminal. The PNR said all passengers and 23 crew members underwent rapid antibody testing yesterday, June 19, at PNR Tutuban Terminal and tested negative. “Such testing is a […]
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Aurora. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are particularly expected over Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, Dinalungan, Casiguran and Dilasag. Light to moderate rains are being experienced over Baler, San Luis and Dingalan. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards,” PAGASA said, as it cautioned residents along mountain slopes against possible landslides, mudslides, […]
(Eagle News)–Three volcanic earthquakes and weak steaming were recorded at Taal within 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were “associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” The weak steaming, PHIVOLCS said, was observed from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental early Saturday, June 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 12:49 a.m., had its epicenter 59 kilometers of Jose Abad Santos. It had a depth of 134 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro today, June 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 9:46 a.m., had its epicenter 17 kilometers southeast of Santa Cruz. It had a depth of 31 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity III – Santa Cruz and Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro Intensity II – Puerto Galera and San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has seized P1.1 million worth of illegal drugs from the Port of Clark. In a statement, the BOC said the 966 grams of marijuana were discovered after a physical examination of the shipment declared as “art-work fine” on June 9. The shipment, which had come from the US, was subjected to a strict profiling of documents and x-ray examination, and to K9 sniffing which indicated the presence of illegal drugs. […]
(Eagle News)–Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday, June 19, belied news reports the entire Central Visayas was under an enhanced community quarantine. In a radio interview, Año said only Cebu city in the region had reverted to the ECQ status. Central Visayas is composed of the provinces of Cebu, Negros Oriental, Bohol and Siquijor. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the entire province of Cebu, except for Cebu City and Talisay City, which is under […]
