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(Eagle News) — Four 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, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes that rose 200 meters before drifting south-southwest was weak. Sulfur dioxide emission was also measured at an average of 336 tons on November 24. A slight inflation of the lower […]
(Eagle News) –A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur and Davao City within the next one to two hours. PAGASA said these were due to localized thunderstorms. These conditions, the weather bureau said, are being experienced in Camiguin, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, […]
(Eagle News) — The Oroquieta City Hall of Justice is temporarily closed until Nov. 25. This was after Supreme Court Deputy Administrator Leo Madrazo approved the request of Executive Judge Nora Montejo for the temporary closure from 3 p.m. of Nov. 23. The request was made after a staff member of the Public Attorneys Office located in the building tested positive for COVID-19. All court personnel shall continue to work from home while a disinfection […]
(Eagle News) — A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 6:55 a.m., had its epicenter 263 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of four kilometers. No damage nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — Starting today, Monday, Nov. 23, Siargao Island, the Philippines’ surfing capital, opens to the public as it welcomes local tourists to its world class white sand beaches, natural rock and cave pools and wild water surf sites, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT). This is also confirmed by Mayor Cecilia L. Ruson of the municipality of General Luna, Surigao del Norte thru a local executive order. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat […]
(Eagle News) — The municipal hall of General Luna in Quezon is closed today, Nov. 23. The local government said in an advisory that this was after several employees tested positive for COVID-19. The advisory said the temporary closure will allow for a disinfection of the premises. Contact tracing is also ongoing. “Manatiling nakaantabay kung kailan po muli magbubukas ang operasyon sa ating pamahalaang pambayan,” the advisory said. So far, the municipality has reported 27 […]
(Eagle News) — A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental early Monday, Nov. 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 1:16 a.m., had its epicenter 48 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. It had a depth of 36 kilometers. The quake was also tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) –Eight 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, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions. PHIVOLCS said sulfur dioxide emission was at an average of 187 tons on November 19. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and inflation on the lower to mid slopes that began on […]
(Eagle News)–The second Municipal Circuit Trial Court in Tubay-Santiago, Agusan del Norte is physically closed until December 1. This was after Supreme Court Deputy Court Administrator Leo Tolentino Madrazo approved the request for the temporary physical closure starting Nov. 18 by Judge Kathleen Llenares-Cezar. The judge made the request after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 15. During the temporary closure, the court premises shall be disinfected. All scheduled hearings shall be […]
(Eagle News)–Davao City is again under a general community quarantine following the rise in COVID-19 cases there. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the quarantine status will remain in effect until Nov. 30. Roque said Melquiades Feliciano, Deputy Chief Implementer of the National Task Force Against COVID-19 for Bacolod and Cebu, has been assigned to head the Coordinated Operations to Defeat the Epidemic teams to be deployed in Davao City. He said a […]
(Eagle News)–Three 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 on Nov. 19. PHIVOLCS sajd the emission was at an average of 187 tons per day. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and inflation on the lower to mid slopes that began on June 21 […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Information and Communications Technology is intensifying efforts to restore communication services in typhoon-affected areas in Bicol and Mimaropa. The department said its Luzon Cluster 3 (LC3) office has been coordinating with local governments units, provincial offices, and disaster-related agencies to deploy emergency communications. The team has installed a flyaway VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) in Catanduanes to support telecommunication lines. In Albay, the department’s cluster office has restored Government Network sites […]
