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(Eagle News)–Government troops clashed with New People’s Army terrorists in Surigao del Norte on Wednesday, June 3, the Philippine Army said on Thursday, June 4. In a statement, the Philippine Army said the members of the 30th Infantry “Python” Battalion and around 15 terrorists exchanged fire for about 45 minutes in Alegria, but the terrorists withdrew, leaving behind ammunition and guns. Seized were an M16 rifle, five rounds of a cal. 50 rifle, 16 rounds […]
(Eagle News)–The Cavite government will implement a modified quarantine pass system starting June 7. Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla said this means that starting 5 a.m., while quarantine passes are still required for those who wish to go out, these are already transferable within the household as long as the person is allowed to go out according to Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases guidelines. “Magdala na lang ng ID na patunay […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Sulu today. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4:13 a.m. It had its epicenter 230 kilometers southeast of Banguigui. Depth of focus was 608 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) — A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Wednesday, June 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 2:58 p.m. It had its epicenter 211 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. The depth was pegged at 129 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) — Three earthquakes were recorded at Taal in a 24-hour period, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Wednesday, June 3. PHIVOLCS said the earthquakes at the volcano, which is still on alert level 1, were “associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” Weak steaming was also observed from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. According to PHIVOLCS, with the alert level in place, the public should […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Tawi-Tawi early Wednesday, June 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 12:37 a.m., had its epicenter 320 kilometers southeast of South Ubian. Depth of focus was 31 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) — A man who kept a Burmese python as a pet for two years turned over the reptile recently to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources office in Davao City after it grew to a length of 10 feet. The Davao City resident, Benjie Putot, said that he found the python inside a bus in January 2018. Out of pity, he brought it home to take care of the reptile. It was […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, June 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 3:12 p.m, had its epicenter 431 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. It had a depth of 44 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Nine volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal within 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Monday, June 1. According to PHIVOLCS, 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 rising 10 to 50 meters high was also observed from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail, PHIVOLCS said. PHIVOLCS reminded the public sudden steam-driven […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of General Santos City, Lake Sebu in South Cotabato; Kiamba, Maasim, Maitum, Alabel, Malungon in Sarangani; Palimbang, Sen Ninoy Aquino, Lutayan in Sultan Kudarat; Tagoloan II, Kapai, Bubong, Marogong in Lanao del Sur; and in Munai, Tangcal, Tubod in Lanao […]
(Eagle News)–The ridge of a High Pressure Area is extending over Northern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the easterlies are also affecting the rest of the country. As a result, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Zamboanga Peninsula and Palawan, PAGASA said, will have light to […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Aurora early today. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 1:32 a.m., had its epicenter 45 kilometers northeast of Dilasag. It had a depth of 4 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
