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(Eagle News) — Thirty-five earthquakes were monitored in Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 3, included 17 tremors that lasted for one minute to 49 minutes and a weak background tremor. Also monitored at the volcano was a plume rising up to 900 meters due to the upwelling of hot volcanic gas. Sulfur dioxide emissions were pegged at 5286 […]
(Eagle News) — Authorities rescued two fishermen off Batangas after the motorbanca they were on capsized due to strong waves and winds, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Wednesday, July 21. According to the PCG, the rescue in the waters off Cape Santiago Light Station in Calatagan was launched following information from the Vessel Traffic Monitoring System (VTMS) in Batangas about a capsized motorbanca. The PCG said a search and rescue team was deployed on […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Wednesday, July 21. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4:26 a.m. It had its epicenter 93 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. The depth of focus was nine kilometers. The following instrumental intensities, meanwhile, were reported: Intensity II – General Santos City; Kiamba, Sarangani No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over portions of Benguet (Baguio, Itogon, La Trinidad, Sablan and Tuba), and La Union (Burgos, Pugo and Tubao). Meanwhile, PAGASA said light to moderate rains are being experienced over portions of Benguet (Atok , Bakun, Bokod, Kapangan and Kibungan), Ilocos Sur (Alilem, Cabugao, Cervantes, […]
(Eagle News) — Thirty-six earthquakes were monitored in Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 3, included low background tremor. Also monitored at the volcano was a steam plume that rose 900 meters before flying northeast. Sulfur dioxide emissions were pegged at 3780 on July 19. PHIVOLCS reiterated its recommendation for the ban on the entry into Taal volcano island […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit Southern Leyte early Tuesday, July 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 1:53 a.m. It had its epicenter 12 kilometers southwest of Silago. The depth of focus was three kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – Abuyog, Leyte Intensity I – Palo, Leyte No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Monday, July 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 1:31 a.m. It had its epicenter 68 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. The depth of focus was 59 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — The newly-developed Clark International Airport will start operations within the year, the Department of Transportation said. The DOTr made the announcement a day after President Rodrigo Duterte inspected the the newly-completed passenger terminal building, which was among the key projects under the administration’s Build, Build, Build program. According to the DOTr, with the newly-developed airport’s opening, the decongestion of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is expected. “This structure before us reflects the […]
(Eagle News) — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Sunday, July 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 8:09 a.m. It had its epicenter 37 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. The depth of focus was 42 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity V – Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental Intensity IV – Mati City, Davao Oriental Intensity III – Tampakan and Tupi, South […]
(Eagle News) — Twenty-one passengers from a distressed vessel off Corregidor Island were rescued by authorities, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Saturday, July 17. According to the PCG, the rescued individuals were passengers of MBCA LADY TRICIA, which had capsized after being hit by big waves and encountering engine trouble. The owner and one of the passengers, 37-year-old Delfin Mabesa, told the PCG they were en route back to Rosario, Cavite from Corregidor Island […]
(Eagle News) — Eighty-six earthquakes were monitored in Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquakes monitored in the volcano, which remains on alert level 3, included 84 volcanic tremors that lasted for one to 34 minutes and a weak background tremor. Also monitored in Taal was a steam plume rising up to 2,100 meters before it headed northeast. Sulfur dioxide emissions were monitored at 5466 tons on July […]
(Eagle News)–More than P7 million worth of marijuana bricks were seized in Kalinga following a tip from a concerned citizen. The Philippine National Police said the P7.8 million worth of illegal drugs were about to be transported from Kalinga to Cagayan when seized. The illegal drugs were sezied from a concrete sewer in Sitio Anonang, Barangay Road, Liwan West. Law enforcers discovered the three abandoned sacks containing 53 pieces of dried marijuana leaves and stalks […]
