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(Eagle News) — Thirteen volcanic earthquakes 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, were sulfur dioxide and steam emissions. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was last measured at an average of 634 tons on January 27. PHIVOLCS said that while no magmatic eruption was imminent, Mayon remains at […]
(Eagle News) — Two people–including Caraga’s most wanted person—died in an encounter with police on Sunday, Jan. 31, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, Jelfin O. Cotic a.k.a Jerome and Jolan O. Cotic a.k.a Jodan Cotic/Dandan were killed after they shot it out with policemen who were about to serve warrants for their arrest in Barangay Caatihan, Boston, Davao Oriental. Caraga Regional Director, Police Brigadier General Romeo M. Caramat Jr. said the […]
(Eagle News) — Passi City in Iloilo province has been placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) as COVID-19 cases continued to spike, mostly among market vendors, and with confirmed active cases reaching 220 on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. Passi City Mayor Stephen Palmares said that they are now continuously contact tracing the area and the ECQ protocol would further limit movement and hopefully transmission of the virus. The ECQ which started on Jan. 28 […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Sunday, Jan. 31. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 8:34 a.m., had its epicenter 60 kilometers southeast of Bayabas. It had a depth of 11 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — A man wanted for murder and frustrated murder died in an encounter with police in Zamboanga Sibugay on Saturday, Jan. 30, the Philippine National Police said. The PNP said Jammodin Cahal, 39, was killed after he shot at police officers who were out to arrest him at 7:45 a.m. Cahal had other pending murder and frustrated murder charges before the National Prosecution Service, the PNP said. According to PNP Chief Debold Sinas, […]
One Army member hurt in NPA ambush hours later, PNP says (Eagle News) — Authorities foiled what it said was an attack by rebels on a police station in Surigao del Norte on Thursday, Jan. 28, but one Army member was wounded in an ambush two hours later by members of the same rebel group. Police Brigadier General Romeo M. Caramat, Jr. said in his report to Camp Crame that policemen assigned to the Sison Municipal […]
(Eagle News) — The police have filed murder charges against against seven individuals over the ambush of a former Jolo police chief in November last year. The Philippine National Police said charged over the death of Police Lieutenant Colonel Walter Annayo on November 21 were Rasul Nahang Radja alias Rasul Asala; Nara Kagatan Asula; and five John Does. Annayo was shot dead while he was on board a white SUV which he was parking on […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro on Friday, Jan. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which had its epicenter 22 kilometers northwest of Paluan, struck at 1:12 p.m. It had a depth of nine kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity III – Paluan, Looc, and Lubang, Occidental Mindoro Intensity II – City of Manila; Malabon City; Pasig City Intensity I – […]
(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are expected over Camiguin Island, Fuga Island, and Cagayan (Gonzaga and Lallo). PAGASA said these may persist within 30 minutes to an hour. Moderate to occasionally heavy rains, on the other hand, are being experienced over Luna in Apayao. Light to moderate rains are expected over Babuyan Island, […]
(Eagle News) — Eleven volcanic earthquakes 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, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was last measured below baseline average at 634 tons on Jan. 27. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that while there was no magmatic eruption imminent, […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxWF0XKQ2Uc&feature=youtu.be (Eagle News) — The governor’s office of Davao de Oro has been temporarily closed after one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19. Office work has been suspended for three days, from Jan. 27 to 29, so disinfection procedures on the premises could be done. One employee also underwent quarantine procedures after exposure to the COVID-19 case. The Office of the Governor is located in Nabunturan, Compostela Valley. (With a report from Jenivie […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Wednesday, Jan. 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 5:04 a.m. It had its epicenter 72 kilometers northeast of Baganga. Depth of focus was 16 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
