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(Eagle News)–A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Zamboanga del Norte on Monday, June 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 6:29 a.m., had its epicenter 39 kilometers northwest of Siocon. It had a depth of 25 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensity were recorded: Intensity: Intensity IV – Zamboanga City Instrumental Intensity: Intensity III – Zamboanga City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude quake hit Surigao del Norte early Sunday, June 14. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 3:14 a.m., had its epicenter 26 kilometers northeast of Burgos. It had a depth of 11 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Six earthquakes and weak steaming were monitored at Taal in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were “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 said “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of […]
(Eagle News)–The government has destroyed 1.5 tons of illegally imported beauty products and medicines, the Bureau of Customs said over the weekend. According to the BOC, Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport seized the products on June 11 in Trece Martires, Cavite also for not having the necessary permits and clearances from the Food and Drug Administration. Under FDA Advisory No. 2017-289, the use and distribution of these particular beauty products which were found to contain toxic […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit Davao Oriental on Saturday, June 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 10:10 a.m., had its epicenter 182 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. It had a depth of 79 kilometers. The following instrumental intensity was recorded: Intensity I – Malungon, Sarangangi No damage to property was recorded but aftershocks were.
(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Saturday, June 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 6:08 a.m., had its epicenter eight kilometers northwest of San Francisco. It had a depth of 10 kilometers. The following reported and instrumental intensities are recorded: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Surigao City Intensity II – San Francisco, Southern Leyte Instrumental Intensity: Intensity III – Surigao City No damage to […]
(Eagle News)–The Lapu-Lapu City mayor has tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Junard Chan made the revelation himself in a Facebook post in Cebuano. He said he got infected “even if we tried our best to avoid” it. He gave the assurance the delivery of basic services will continue. He said he has been isolated in his home since Tuesday, June 9. Lapu-Lapu was among three cities in Cebu that asked the Inter-Agency Task Force for […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental today. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 4:23 a.m., had its epicenter 149 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of 109 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Batanes on Thursday, June 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 5:40 a.m., had its epicenter 68 kilometers southeast of Basco. It had a depth of 3 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Three earthquakes were monitored 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.” Weak steaming was also observed from vents on the main crater and from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal […]
(Eagle News)–Authorities have recently seized around P24.8 million worth of illegally imported cigarettes at the port of Davao. In a statement, the BOC said the 1325 boxes from Vietnam seized on June 3 with the help of the Interpol was valued at P24, 843,750. The operation was made possible following a tip from the shipment’s port of origin that prompted the issuance of an alert order against Vengeur International Trading’s importation. The misdeclaration, the BOC […]
(Eagle News) – The Cebu City Health Department reported 2,988 total COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday, June 9, as more than 100 cases each day were reported in the city for the past three days. The new confirmed cases on Tuesday, June 9, were 106. There was also one virus fatality reported bringing the total COVID-19 deaths in the city to 33. The previous day, on Monday, June 8, the new cases added were 127. […]
