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(Eagle News) — Kalinga Governor Ferdinand Tubban has tested positive for COVID-19, The Kalinga provincial government made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Feb. 9. According to the provincial government, he tested positive based on results of a RT-PCR test the day before. Tubban requests all persons he might have had contact with in the past week “to observe for signs/symptoms of COVID-19, and to consult a health worker if these signs/symptoms are […]
(Eagle News) — A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 7:24 a.m., had its epicenter 58 kilometers southwest of San Jose. It had a depth of 17 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Intensity II – Roxas, […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Zambales on Monday, Feb. 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 3:54 p.m., had its epicenter 141 kilometers southwest of San Antonio. It had a depth of 30 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — Steam and sulfur dioxide emissions have been monitored at Mayon. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the emission of white steam-laden plumes from the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was monitored in 24 hours and was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was last measured at an average of 634 tons on January 27. Both inflation and deflation were monitored along different sectors of the volcano, while a faint crater […]
(Eagle News) — A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Monday, Feb. 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 8 a.m., had its epicenter 211 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. It had a depth of 44 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – General Santos City; Alabel, and Kiamba, Sarangani Intensity I – Koronadal City, South Cotabato No damage to property was […]
(Eagle News) — The police have arrested a 40-year-old man with at least six outstanding arrest warrants, the Philippine National Police said over the weekend. The PNP said Enrich Labucay was nabbed by joint elements of the San Juan del Monte, Bulacan police station, the 1st and 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company-Bulacan Provincial Police Office, and the 30th Mobile Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion-3 and 24th Special Action Company in Central Luzon by virtue of […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao del Sur on Sunday, Feb. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 7:28 a.m., had its epicenter six kilometers northwest of Magsaysay. It had a depth of 20 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Makilala, Cotabato Intensity III – Kiblawan, Davao Del Sur; Davao City; Kidapawan City and Tulunan, Cotabato; Columbio, […]
Ni Rose Marie Metran Eagle News Service correspondent LEYTE, Philippines (Eagle News) — Wala nang active COVID-19 cases sa bayan ng Barugo, Leyte ayon sa inilabas na COVID-19 situation update ng local government unit ng Barugo, Leyte Sabado, Feb. 6, 2021. Ayon sa lokal na pamahalaan, wala na silang naitala pang bagong mga kaso. Ang kabuuang COVID-19 cases naman nito ay 212 kung saan 211 ang gumaling na at isa (1) naman ang nasawi. […]
(Eagle News) — Five volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was sulfur dioxide emission. Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 467 tons on January 31. PHIVOLCS said inflation was reported on various sectors of the volcano, which “may indicate hydrothermal or magmatic processes occurring deep beneath the edifice.” PHIVOLCS reminded […]
(Eagle News) — Over 200 Special Action Forces members have been ordered deployed to Eastern Visayas upon their graduation on Friday, Feb. 6. The Philippine National Police said PNP Chief Debold Sinas gave the instruction for the deployment of the 226 SAF troopers as part of the intensified internal security and anti-criminality operations in the area, complementing the national government program to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC). The SAF members, who are graduates of […]
(Eagle News) — Forty-three people took their oath as new members of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Service in Western Visayas. The PCG said Commandant Admiral George V Ursabia Jr. attended the the oath-taking and donning ceremonies in Iloilo. “The PCGA has been our force multiplier. I have been saying that the PCGA is our secret weapon and we have proven that many times, especially in this time of pandemic,” Ursabia said. He noted the […]
(Eagle News) — Three rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was sulfur dioxide emission. The emission was last measured at an average of 634 tons on January 27, PHIVOLCS said. Both inflation and deflation were recorded in different sectors of the volcano. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that while no magmatic eruption was imminent, […]
