(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources stepped up the conduct of comprehensive maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea on April 24. The PCG made the announcement after the Philippines lodged two new diplomatic protests against China due to the “continued unauthorized presence and activities” of 160 Chinese fishing vessels, Chinese maritime militia vessels and other vessels in Philippine waters. According to the PCG, BRP Gabriela […]
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Coast Guard recovers bodies of 2 LCT Cebu Great Ocean crew members; 7 still missing
(Eagle News) — Coast Guard personnel recovered two bodies in search and rescue operations for the missing crew members of LCT Cebu Great Ocean that ran aground off Surigao del Norte waters on April 19. A report from the PCG said the body of Klint Auxtero was found off Barangay Oslao in San Francisco at 6:05 a.m. on April 23. At 6:38 a.m., the PCG said the body of Limuel Dadivas was found in Barangay […]
One dead, 2 hurt in shootout with police in Cebu
(Eagle News) — One person died while two others were injured in an ensuing shootout with police officers who were out to serve arrest warrants in Cebu on Friday. According to the Philippine National Police, Arnel Cabahug Capangpangan, 35, who was one of four subjects of the warrants of arrest, was killed after police retaliated as soon as he fired at the officers who were about to arrest him for rape. One police officer was […]
4.8-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental
(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Saturday, April 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 7:09 a.m. It had its epicenter 133 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It also had a depth of 11 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
4.6-magnitude quake hits Southern Leyte early Friday
(Eagle News) – -A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Southern Leyte early Friday, April 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4:31 a.m. It had its epicenter 11 kilometers northeast of Sogod. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were felt and recorded in the following areas: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Sogod, Hinunangan, Hinundayan, Libagon, Southern Leyte Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Abuyog, Leyte Intensity II – Baybay, Leyte Intensity I […]
Sipalay City mayor tests positive for COVID-19
(Eagle News) — The mayor of Sipalay City, Negros Occidental has tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Maria Gina Lizares said in a statement released on Wednesday night that she so far has mild symptoms, including a runny nose and a cough, but was “stable and active as of this time.” “I have been adhering to protocols and been very conscious of my actions but our work as government servants especially the challenges of (Interagency Task Force […]
3.9-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Sur; Intensity II felt in Surigao City, other areas
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Wednesday, April 21. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4:30 p.m. It had its epicenter 21 kilometers northeast of Carrascal. It also had a depth of 35 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity II – Carrascal, Surigao Del Sur; Claver and Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte Intensity I – Carmen, Surigao Del Sur Instrumental […]
4.6-magnitude quake strikes off Maguindanao
(Eagle News) — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Maguindanao on Tuesday, April 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 7:49 a.m. It had its epicenter 29 kilometers southwest of Datu Blah Sinsuat. The quake had a depth of 605 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
DFA consular office in Tacloban closed today, April 19
(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs’ consular office in Tacloban is closed today. In an advisory, the DFA said this was due to Typhoon “Bising,” which is bringing heavy rains in parts of the country. The consular office will resume its regular operations on Tuesday, April 20. According to the department, the affected applicants must secure another appointment by sending an email to CO Tacloban ([email protected]) with the following information: – Name – […]
WATCH: Catanduanes Gov. Cua gives update on “Bising”; only continuous rains felt in province
Typhoon slows down resulting in more heavy rains, strong waves, preemptive evacuations done (Eagle News) — Catanduanes Gov. Joseph Cua said the province has been feeling continuous rains as typhoon “Bising” slowed down on its tracks. Gov. Cua, in an interview with Eagle News Service’s “Balitalakayan” aired over NET25, said they have not felt strong winds but heavy rains and strong waves. “Walang masyadong hangin, pero continuous raining at lakas ng dagat, ang naramdaman […]
Classes, work suspended in Catanduanes today
(Eagle News) — Online classes are suspended in Catanduanes on Monday, April 19, with the province still under Signal No. 2 due to Typhoon “Bising.” Memorandum 082 s. 2021 signed by Governor Joseph Cua said work is also suspended. The suspension, however, doesn’t cover offices involved in the provision of basic necessities or the delivery of basic services and disaster response. Normalcy shall resume on Tuesday, April 20. “This is for strict compliance,” the memo […]
PNP: P2.6 million worth of shabu seized in Bacolod City; one arrested
(Eagle News) — Authorities seized P2.6 million worth of shabu from a 19-year-old over the weekend in Bacolod City, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, Dan Aldrick Ballesteros was also nabbed in the buy-bust operation in Purok Sigay, Barangay 2 on Saturday morning, at 10 a.m. Seized from Ballesteros were 22 sachets of shabu, three pieces of plastic containing suspected shabu with an approximate combined weight of 396 grams, two P500 bills, […]
