Provincial News

Pres. Duterte launches Puerto Princesa Seaport Expansion Project to boost Palawan economy

  President Rodrigo Duterte led the launching on Thursday, Nov. 4, of the Puerto Princesa Seaport Expansion Project seen to boost economic activity in the province as the country gears toward recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. “I am excited to see the outcome of this new infrastructure, which is envisioned to boost growth in Palawan and its nearby areas,” President Duterte said during the inauguration at the Puerto Princesa Port in Palawan. […]

Rainfall advisory raised over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate to at times heavy rains are being experienced over portions of Agusan del Norte (Butuan City), Agusan del Sur (San Luis, Esperanza, Talacogon, La Paz, Loreto, Bunawan, Prosperidad, San Francisco), Misamis Oriental  (Gingoog City), Bukidnon (Sumilao, Talakag, Libona, Manolo Fortich), Lanao del Sur (Mulondo), Zamboanga del Norte (Mutia, Pinan, Manukan), and Zamboanga Sibugay […]

P5.3 million worth of cocaine seized in Tawi-Tawi operation: PNP

(Eagle News) –Authorities seized P5.3 million worth of cocaine in an operation in Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi recently. According to Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar, Basir Daud, 49, was also arrested in the operation jointly conducted by the PNP and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives. Eleazar said also seized from the suspect was an M16 rifle. “Iniimbestigahan na si Basir Daud upang alamin kung saan galing ang nakumpiskang cocaine sa kanya at kilalanin ang iba pa […]

Eleazar issues warning vs fake money

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police warned the public on Friday, Oct. 29, against the possible proliferation of fake peso bills. PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar issued the statement following the arrest of two people who yielded some P100,000 worth of counterfeit money in separate operations in Cebu City. Arrested was 35-year-old Ivan Noval Luardo for possession of 52 pieces of fake P1,000 and 70 pieces fake P500 bills, according to the PNP. The PNP […]

4.7-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News) — A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Friday, Oct. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 12:33 p.m. The epicenter was 34 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 185 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensity: Intensity I – General Santos City No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.

Eleazar orders thorough probe into attack on DOST official in Koronadal City

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar has ordered a thorough investigation into the attack on a Department of Science and Technology official in Koronadal recently. In a statement, Eleazar said so far, the police investigators are checking the closed-circuit television camera footage of the area where Engineer Normina Pahm was waiting for her ride with her coworkers when she was approached by an unidentified person and shot her. Pahm was rushed to […]

4.4-magnitude quake strikes off Sorsogon

(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Sorsogon on Thursday, Oct. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 1:39 p.m. It had its epicenter 50 kilometers southeast of Prieto Diaz. The depth of focus was 14 kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Instrumental Instensities Intensity II – Catbalogan City, Samar Intensity I – Legazpi City No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

4.2-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News) — A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Thursday, Oct. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 2:13 a.m. It had its epicenter 222 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 32 kilometers. The earthquake was of tectonic origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

Police units ordered to be on alert following bomb attack in Iloilo that left 2 cops injured

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar has ordered all unit commanders to be on alert after an attack–reportedly perpetrated by the New People’s Army—that left two policemen injured in Iloilo recently. According to Eleazar, the bomb attack in Barangay Mayang that left Patrolman Jessie Castamado and Police Corporal Genel Simpas hurt was “certainly a strategy being employed to make it appear that they are still strong and eventually use as a leverage […]

4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Davao Oriental

(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 1:51 p.m. It had its epicenter 16 kilometers northeast of Caraga. The depth of focus was 32 kilometers. PHIVOLCS said the earthquake was of tectonic origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

4.4-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Monday, Oct. 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 5:54 a.m. It had its epicenter 393 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 94 kilometers. According to PHIVOLCS, the earthquake was of tectonic origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.