The northeast monsoon (amihan) and the shear line are expected to bring rains over parts of the Philippines on Monday, December 8, as the low-pressure area (LPA)—formerly Tropical Depression Wilma—lingers near Antique, with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
PALO, Leyte – The Police Regional Office-8 lighted their Christmas tree and lanterns in Camp Ruperto Kangleon here on Wednesday. Police Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy, PRO-8 director, led the lighting of 26 Christmas lanterns made from recycled and indigenous materials from different divisions, support...
TACLOBAN CITY — The Police Regional Office-8 arrested six most wanted individuals and 16 other wanted persons in Eastern Visayas from Nov. 26 to 27. Among those apprehended were Surigao del Sur’s most wanted. The suspect Boy, 48, of Lianga, Surigao del Sur, faces murder, attempted murder,...
This November Hair Asia, held at World Trade Center, industry pioneer Alpha 8 Corporation proudly announced the launch of its newest innovation in professional hair straightening, Absolute Straight. Known for delivering salon-grade products trusted by professionals nationwide, Alpha 8 once again...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO)-8 (Eastern Visayas) has mobilized at least 3,400 personnel across the region to ensure public safety and support the ongoing disaster response operations amid the onslaught of typhoon ‘’Tino.’’ As of Tuesday morning, PRO-8 reported that...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a total of 792 aftershocks as of Saturday morning, October 11, following the powerful magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 earthquakes that struck offshore Davao Oriental on October 10. Of the total aftershocks, 331 have been plotted,...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has lifted the tsunami warning issued after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck offshore Davao Oriental at 7:12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. Phivolcs had initially warned coastal communities in Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Surigao...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the two strong earthquakes that struck Davao Oriental on Friday, Oct. 10, a magnitude 7.4 and a magnitude 6.8, may be considered a “doublet earthquake.” “These are distinct earthquakes in almost the same area, with two (or...
Another strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 jolted Davao Oriental at 7:12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tremor was initially reported as magnitude 6.9. Phivolcs said this earthquake, following a magnitude 7.4 tremor...
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck La Union at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake’s epicenter was located 2 kilometers northeast of Pugo, La Union, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The tremor was felt...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 have sent personnel to Cebu province in response to the magnitude-6.9 earthquake on Sept. 30. A team was sent on Oct. 1 – a search-and-rescue dog with a handler and 17 personnel from the Regional Maritime Unit-8. Two days later on Oct. 3, 17...
TACLOBAN CITY – Classes have been suspended in several areas in the Eastern Visayas region on Wednesday following the magnitude-6.9 earthquake near Bogo City, Cebu province, that was also felt in Leyte and Samar provinces Tuesday night. In the island-province of Biliran, Gov. Rogelio Espina...
