(Eagle News)–Over P14 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in two police operations in Cebu, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, also nabbed in the September 20 operations were four individuals. Rulan Mercado, Reynaldo Ardina, 36; and Ryan Zanoria, 38; were arrested in the Barangay Bacayan operation, the PNP said. Meanwhile, the PNP said John Mark Cuizon was nabbed in the Barangay Suba operation. Of the P14.5 million worth of illegal […]
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PHIVOLCS: 19 volcanic quakes detected in Kanlaon in last 24 hours
(Eagle News)–Nineteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also detected in the volcano were 196 tons of sulfur dioxide flux as of August 30. A moderate steam plume reaching 200 meters high was also monitored. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone. It also advised pilots against flying close to the crater. […]
4.0-magnitude quake strikes off Eastern Samar early Tuesday
(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Eastern Samar early Tuesday, Sept. 20. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 5:22 a.m. The epicenter was 58 kilometers northeast of San Policarpo. The depth of focus was 24 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
17 volcanic quakes detected in Kanlaon in last 24 hours: PHIVOLCS
(Eagle News) — Seventeen volcanic earthquakes were detected in Kanlaon volcano in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the earthquake included one volcanic tremor lasting two minutes long and a weak background tremor. Also monitored were 5915 tons/day of sulfur dioxide flux as of September 19. A strong steam measuring 1500 meters high was also detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the […]
4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Sur
(Eagle News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Monday, Sept. 19. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 1:24 p.m. The epicenter was 57 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan. The depth of focus was 16 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
PHIVOLCS: 15 volcanic quakes monitored in Kanlaon in last 24 hours
(Eagle News)–Fifteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also monitored were 196 tons per day of sulfur dioxide flux as of August 30. A cloud covering the volcano was also detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public on the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer permanent danger zone. Pilots were also advised against flying close to the volcano. Kanlaon is under an […]
4.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Sultan Kudarat early Sunday
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Sultan Kudarat early Sunday, Sept. 18. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 4:39 a.m. The epicenter was 17 kilometers southwest of Kalamansig. The depth of focus was 13 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – T’Boli, South Cotabato Intensity I – Kiamba, Sarangani No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
13 volcanic quakes monitored in Kanlaon in last 24 hours: PHIVOLCS
(Eagle News) — Thirteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, apart from the quakes, also detected were 196 tons of sulfur dioxide flux as of August 30. A moderate steam plume reaching 100 meters high was also monitored. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the 4-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone remains banned. Pilots were also advised against flying close to the […]
PNP: Over P400 million worth of illegal drugs seized in Pampanga, Bacolod police operations
3 arrested (Eagle News) — Over P400 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in Sept. 14 police operations in Pampanga and Bacolod. According to the Philippine National Police, arrested in the operations in Mexico town were Wenjie Chen, 45; and Hsu Lien Shui, 42. Seized from the suspects were 60 kilograms of illegal drugs worth Php 408,000,000, the police said. Police said Marcial Lavado delos Santos Jr. was also arrested during an interdiction operation […]
PNP: Over P7.7 million worth of marijuana seized in Mountain Province; 2 nabbed
(Eagle News) — Authorities seized over P7.7 million worth of illegal drugs in Sadanga, Mountain Province, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, also arrested at a checkpoint on Tuesday were Eliseo IV San Pedro Quiambao, 23; and John Cedric Gadia, 21. The PNP said apart from the 67 marijuana bricks with an estimated street value of P7,713,960, also seized from the suspects were one Samsung android cellular phone. “Sa pamamagitan ng ating […]
4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Abra
(Eagle News) — A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Abra on Tuesday, Sept. 13. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 12:21 p.m. The epicenter was two kilometers northeast of Bucay. The depth of focus, meanwhile, was 17 kilometers. PHIVOLCS said the earthquake was an aftershock of the 7.0-magnitude quake that hit Northwestern Luzon on July 27. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Bangued, […]
4.3-magnitude quake strikes off Ilocos Norte
(Eagle News) — A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Ilocos Norte on Monday, Sept. 12. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 6:50 a.m. The epicenter was 47 kilometers northwest of Burgos. The depth of focus was 18 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity IV – Pasuquin, Bacarra, Bangui, Pagudpud, Adams, Pinili and Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Intensity II- Sinait, Ilocos Sur Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV […]
