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(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Maguindanao early today, June 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 3:37 a.m., had its epicenter 12 kilometers southwest of South Upi. It had a depth of 22 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A heavy rainfall warning has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a yellow warning level has been raised over Dinagat Island, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone. This means, PAGASA said, that flooding is expected in low-lying areas near river channels, and landslides in mountainous areas. Moderate rains to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over Davao Oriental […]
(Eagle News)–Around 100 policemen from two regional offices will be deployed to Cebu City to help enforce the enhanced community quarantine there. In a statement, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said 50 police personnel each from the Police Regional Offices in Western Visayas and Eastern Visayas will be sent to the city upon orders by PNP Chief Archie Gamboa. He said this was upon the recommendation of PNP Deputy Chief for Operations and concurrent […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental waters on Thursday, June 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 1:48 a.m., had its epicenter 479 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of 178 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Army has seized high-powered firearms and ammunition in separate operations against rebels in Mindanao. The Army said AK47 rifle, an M14 rifle, an M16 rifle, an M1 Garand rifle were recovered by the 23rd Infantry Battalion from Sitio Likudon Barangay Kamanikan Gingoog City, Misamis on Thursday, June 11. Also recovered were communication devices such as cellphones and a laptop. The Army said the high-powered firearms and other items were recovered after two […]
(Eagle News)–Cebu City will appeal its enhanced community quarantine status to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. In a television interview on Wednesday, June 17, Mayor Edgardo Labella said he would file the appeal today. Labella said in a message to Cebuanos he believes the city was “ready” for a general community quarantine instead, noting that the data he sees “do not warrant restrictions set forth by an ECQ.” He […]
(Eagle News)–Seven earthquakes and weak steaming were recorded at Taal in 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Wednesday, June 17. PHIVOLCS 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 vents in the main crater and fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that […]
S. Luzon, Visayas affected by easterlies (Eagle News)–The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Mindanao, while the easterlies are affecting Southern Luzon and Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Caraga, Davao Region and SOCCSKSARGEN will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of Mindanao, PAGASA said, will be partly cloudy to cloudy, and will have isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms. Visayas, Palawan and Occidental Mindoro will also […]
(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 Lanao del Sur, Iligan City, Zamboanga City, Maguindanao (Matanog, Barira), Sarangani (Alabel), and Basilan. PAGASA said these conditions are due to thunderstorms. The weather bureau said these conditions are already being experienced in Bukidnon (Manolo Fortich, Sumilao, Libona, Baungon, Talakag), and may […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Antique on Tuesday, June 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 12:04 p.m., had its epicenter 36 kilometers northwest of Belison. It had a depth of one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News) — Two policemen who tested positive for COVID-19 have recently died, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths in the Philippine National Police at 7. The PNP identified the policemen only by their patient number: PNP-390 and PNP-400. Both were assigned in Cebu City. The PNP said PNP-390 was 46-year-old, and was admitted in the hospital for fever, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea, dizziness, and nausea on June 4. On June 10, the […]
(Eagle News)–An Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected in Mindanao as a result. Flashfloods or landslides due to scattered moderate to at times heavy rains are expected. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, PAGASA said, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, this time due to the […]
