Provincial News
In photos: Effects of the 7.3 magnitude quake that struck Abra in nearby Ilocos Sur
(Eagle News) — In nearby Ilocos Sur, the magnitude 7.3 quake that struck Abra on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. In Caburao, Santiago town in Ilocos Sur, this house collapsed after the strong quake. Strong aftershocks were felt after the quake which PHIVOLCS continued to monitor. The initial quake struck at 8:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27. (Eagle News Service)
3.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Dinagat Islands
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Dinagat Islands on Saturday, July 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 10:34 a.m. The epicenter was 5 kilometers northwest of Loreto. The depth of focus was 98 kilometers. PHIVOLCS said the earthquake was tectonic in nature. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
PNP: Husband and wife from Negros Oriental nabbed in buy-bust; P1.1 million worth of shabu seized
(Eagle News)–A husband and wife from Negros Oriental were arrested in a buy-bust operation on Wednesday, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, also seized from Jomy Dela Cruz Consular, 42, and Leosella Cuenca Consular, were more or less 170 grams of shabu worth P1,156,000, one tricycle, drug paraphernalia, among others. The operation took place at 3:30 pm in Barangay Camugao, Negros Occidental. No additional details were provided on the operation. “Our continuing […]
4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Eastern Samar
(Eagle News) — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Eastern Samar on Thursday, July 21. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 10:01 a.m. The epicenter was 18 kilometers southwest of Hernani. The depth of focus was 28 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Hernani and Llorente, Eastern Samar Intensity III – Tacloban City and Dulag, Leyte; Borongan City, Giporlos, Maydolong, Gen. […]
14 volcanic quakes monitored in Kanlaon: PHIVOLCS
(Eagle News) — Fourteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also detected were 151 tons per day of sulfur dioxide flux. Weak plume steaming was also observed. PHIVOLCS said there is also partial volcanic swelling. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone. Pilots were also advised against flying near the volcano. Early July, PHIVOLCS […]
4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental early Wednesday
(Eagle News) — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Wednesday, July 20. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 5:14 a.m. The epicenter was 58 kilometers southeast of Caraga. The depth of focus was one kilometer. According to PHIVOLCS, the earthquake was of tectonic origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Norte early Tuesday, July 19
(Eagle News) — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte early Tuesday, July 19. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 2:04 a.m. The epicenter was 66 kilometers northeast of Burgos. The depth of focus was one kilometer. PHIVOLCS said the earthquake was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
PHIVOLCS: 22 volcanic quakes monitored in Kanlain in last 24 hours
(Eagle News) — Twenty-two volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also monitored were 151 tons/day of sulfur dioxide flux. A cloud covering the volcano was also detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone. PHIVOLCS also advised against flying close to the volcano, with sudden steam-driven and phreatic eruptions possible. The […]
Drug suspect hurt in police operation in Zamboanga City: PNP
(Eagle News)–One person was hurt in an encounter with police who were out to serve a search warrant on his home in Zamboanga City, the Philippine National Police said. The PNP said one Jainal Assan sustained gunshot wounds on his left thigh and arm following police retaliation after he fired his gun at them instead of letting them search his house in Lamisahan on Friday. “When the suspect acted violently, our personnel had to defend […]
3.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Norte
(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte on Sunday, July 17. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 6:46 a.m. The epicenter was 40 kilometers northeast of Burgos. The depth of focus was three kilometers. The quake was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
Retired PNP member nabbed for frustrated murder raps
(Eagle News)–A retired member of the Philippine National Police was arrested in Cebu over charges of frustrated murder, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, Leoncio Masocol Salubre Jr. was nabbed on Thursday by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Regional Trial Court Branch 10 Cebu City Judge Soliver Calumba Peras. No bail was recommended for the suspect, which the PNP said was the top wanted person at the provincial level. […]
