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(Eagle News) — A 39-year-old man was hurt after an explosion ripped through a computer shop in Kalinga on Sunday, December 27, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, Allen Chaclag was injured after an MK2 grenade exploded at HED Computer Repair Shop at Purok 6, Bulanao, Tabuk City at 7:45 a.m. The Tabuk police responded and secured the blast site. The PNP said it has held for questioning a person who, based […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Monday, December 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 12:46 p.m., had its epicenter 193 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It was the second earthquake in the area during the day. Earlier, a 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit the province. The quake had a depth of 12 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon and Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are being experienced over Calayan Island, Apayao (Calanasan, Luna and Santa Marcela), Cagayan (Abulug, Aparri, Baggao, Ballesteros, Buguey, Claveria, Gonzaga, Pamplona, Peñablanca, Santa Ana, Santa Teresita, Santa Praxedes and Sanchez Mira), Ilocos Norte (Adams, Dumalneg and Pagudpud), and Isabela (Maconacon) due to a low pressure area. […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit Davao Occidental on Monday, December 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 6:13 a.m., had its epicenter 269 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of 57 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued the advisory following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Central Chile. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the earthquake struck off the coast of Los Lagos on Sunday, Chile time. It had a depth of 10 kilometers. There were so far no reports of casualties.
(Eagle News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Monday, December 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck 10 kilometers northwest of Calatagan at 6:31 a.m. It said it was an aftershock of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake on December 25. It also had a depth of 91 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II -Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro Intensity I – Calatagan, Batangas No damage to property […]
(Eagle News) — Rains are expected in parts of Northern Luzon due to the northeast monsoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are expected over Calayan Island. PAGASA said these may persist for 30 minutes to an hour. Light to moderate rains are being experienced over Dalupiri Island, Fuga Island, and Cagayan (Baggao, Buguey, Gattaran, Gonzaga, Lallo, Santa Ana and Santa Teresita). The weather bureau said these may […]
(Eagle News) — Forty provincial buses are plying Mindanao routes starting today, December 27. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said the buses may ply the following routes based on MC 2020-051G issued on December 24: Cagayan de Oro City – Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat Davao City – Arakan, North Cotabato Davao City – Kidapawan City Only road-worthy buses will be allowed to travel. They should also have a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) or an […]
(Eagle News) — A heavy rainfall warning has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the yellow warning level over the Dinagat Islands was due to the trough of the low pressure area and localized thunderstorms. That means flooding is possible especially in low-lying areas and along river channels. Landslides in mountainous areas are also possible. Meanwhile, light to moderate to at times heavy rains are being […]
(Eagle News) — A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Misamis Oriental early Sunday, December 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 5:41 a.m., had its epicenter four kilometers northwest of Balingasag. It had a depth of one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — One volcanic earthquake was 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, sulfur dioxide emission was also measured at an average of 476 tons on December 17. PHIVOLCS said a slight inflation of the lower and middle slopes since June 2020, an inflation of the western middle slopes this November, and an inflation on the lower […]
(Eagle News) — Thirty-two New People’s Army rebels have surrendered to authorities, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, the rebel-returnees who surrendered to Police Brig. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr, PNP Regional Director in the Caraga region, included squad leaders in different areas of Agusan del Norte. A spokesman for the group, a certain “Justin” told the police they surrendered as they were starving and wanted to lead normal lives with their own […]
