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(Eagle News)–The municipal trial court of Pili, Camarines Sur is physically closed until December 2. A memorandum from presiding judge Maria Gracia Pascual Valenciano said the temporary closure, which started on Nov. 18, was after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 based on swab test results. The swab test was conducted on Nov. 17, after the individual was admitted to a private hospital in Naga and diagnosed with pneumonia. All staff shall undergo swab […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Masbate early Thursday, Nov. 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 3:56 a.m., had its epicenter 15 kilometers northeast of Dimasalang. It had a depth of 27 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board opened on Wednesday, Nov. 18, seven additional routes for provincial buses. The LTFRB said the routes from Laguna to Region VI and vice versa based on Memorandum Circular No. 2020-051-C are the following: 1. Kalibo, Aklan – Sta. Rosa Integrated Terminal, Laguna 2. Malay, Aklan – Sta. Rosa Integrated Terminal, Laguna 3. San Jose, Antique – Sta. Rosa Integrated Terminal, Laguna 4. Roxas City, Capiz – Sta. Rosa […]
(Eagle News)–Three volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. Also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission, on the other hand, was last measured at 436 tons–below baseline average—on October 29. According to PHIVOLCS, “overall, the Mayon edifice is still inflated with respect […]
(Eagle News)–Three Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters have recently surrendered to authorities, the Philippine National Police said on Tuesday night. According to the PNP, Norhan Sanoy alias Nor, Hayrodin Mohamad alias Pikot, and Magtanggol Guiad alias Giyad also turned over three rocket propelled grenade launchers with three RPG projectiles during formal surrender rites at the Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region headquarters in Camp Brig. Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun in Parang, Maguindanao on Monday. The three […]
(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 s are expected to affect portions of Davao Oriental and Davao de Oro within the next 30 minutes to two hours. PAGASA said these were due to thunderstorms. The same conditions are being experienced over Surigao del Sur (Cortes, Tandag, Bayabas, Cagwait, San Agustin) and may […]
(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 sulfur dioxide and steam emissions. PHIVOLCS sakd the emission of white steam-laden plumes was weak. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission, on the other hand, was measured at an average of 42 tons on November 8. PHIVOLCS said a slight inflation of the lower and mid […]
(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said the government would make the planting of trees a requirement for public transport cooperatives and individuals to acquire a franchise or license. Tugade made the announcement as he blamed the cutting of trees for the flooding woes of Cagayan amid the onslaught of Typhoon “Ulysses.” In a statement, Tugade added the Cagayan River was also prone to overflow during inclement weather. “Mapapakita ‘ho dito ‘yung dalawang pangangailangan: Number 1 […]
(Eagle News)–There is no tsunami threat to any part of the country. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued the advisory after it said a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Monday, Nov. 16. PHIVOLCS said the quake struck at 6:37 a.m. It had its epicenter 11 kilometers northwest of San Agustin, and a depth of 58 kilometers. Intensity V was felt in Bislig City. Damage to property and aftershocks are expected.
(Eagle News)–A strong earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Monday, Nov. 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology earlier said the quake, which hit at 6:37 a.m., had a magnitude of 6.4. PHIVOLCS later downgraded this to 6. The earthquake had its epicenter 29 kilometers southeast of San Agustin, and a depth of 33 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity V- City of Bislig, Surigao del Sur; Rosario, […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Batanes on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 7:15 a.m., had its epicenter 66 kilometers northwest of Itbayat. It had a depth of 16 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:35 p.m., had its epicenter 18 kilometers southeast of Pio V. Corpuz. It had a depth of 18 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity IV – Pio V. Corpuz and Cataingan, Masbate; Almagro and Tagapul-an, Samar; Naval, Maripipi, Kawayan, Almeria, Biliran; Calubian, Leyte; Medellin, Cebu Intensity III […]
