Kanlaon erupts, spews kilometers-high plume
CEBU CITY, Philippines – State seismologists have issued Alert Level 1 over Mount Kanlaon as the volcano erupted and spewed kilometers-high plume into the night sky on Monday, June 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed at 7:05 p.m. of ongoing steam-driven or phreatic eruption in Kanlaon. The eruption began at 6:51.....»»
‘Lucky to have Bolick’: NLEX guard takes over late in comeback win
Robert Bolick erupts for 16 points in the fourth quarter as NLEX erases a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to turn back Meralco.....»»
Mexicos Popocatépetl volcano erupts 13 times in one day
Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano has been causing concerns as Mexico’s National Disaster Prevention Center issues warnings of multiple eruptions in the past day. Debris shooting out.....»»
Marcos, Duterte ‘drug war’ erupts
Turning the tables on former president Rodrigo Duterte who had publicly called him a drug addict, President Marcos said yesterday his predecessor is highly addicted to the painkiller fentanyl, the serious side effects of which may have affected his thinking and behavior......»»
Perez erupts for Beermen in Game 1 win over Gin Kings
With a tough Barangay Ginebra squad making San Miguel import Bennie Boatwright look mortal, the Beermen had to find other sources of offensive firepower in Game 1 of their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semis series......»»
Indonesia’s Marapi volcano erupts again, a month after deadly incident
Volcanic ash from Sunday's eruption covers nearby houses, vehicles and evacuation tents set up by the local disaster agency.....»»
Maynilad completes new sewer network in Valenzuela
Maynilad Water Services Inc. said it has completed an initial 11.6 kilometers of new sewer lines in Valenzuela City as part of its project that seeks to catch wastewater of the residents......»»
Explore Borbon: Must-see spots in this tranquil northern Cebu town
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Approximately 78 kilometers from Cebu City is the relatively small town of Borbon in the north. Its name is believed to have come from a misinterpretation by Spanish soldiers who received the reply of “Bonbon,” the local dialect for pebbly sand, after asking locals the town name many years ago. While.....»»
‘Aghon’ no longer a threat, to leave PAR Wednesday
Aghon, the first cyclone of the year, was last spotted 870 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, with peak winds of 130 km per hour near the center and gusts of up to 160 kph. .....»»
PAGASA: No major rain threat due to ‘Aghon’ as it moves away
The state weather bureau reported that Aghon was last spotted 100 kilometers east southeast of Casiguran in Aurora, with peak winds of 140 km per hour near the center and gusts of up to 170 kph. .....»»
Bagyong Aghon palabas na ng bansa; P1.2-M ayuda para sa mga nasalanta
ISA nang ganap na “typhoon” ang bagyong Aghon, pero unti-unti na itong lumalabas ng ating bansa. Ayon sa 8:00 a.m. weather report ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) ngayong araw, May27, ang sama ng panahon ay nasa karagatan na ng Casiguran, Aurora. Ang taglay nitong hangin ay nasa 140 kilometers per hour.....»»
Parts of Luzon under Signal No. 2 due to Typhoon Aghon
The country’s first cyclone this year was last spotted over the coastal waters of Casiguran in Aurora, packing peak winds of 140 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts of up to 170 kph. .....»»
Aghon heads to Sariaya, Quezon; signal ' 2 up in 4 Luzon provinces
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical storm Aghon slightly intensified as it moved northwestward towards Sariaya, Quezon on Sunday morning, according to the state weather service. Based on its 11 a.m. cyclone bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Aghon is nearing the area packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour (kph).....»»
Signal No. 2 up in Aurora, parts of CALABARZON as ‘Aghon’ keeps strength
Aghon, the country’s first cyclone this year, was last spotted in the vicinity of Mauban town with peak winds of 75 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts of up to 125 kph. .....»»
Bagyong Aghon mas lumakas, Signal No. 2 itinaas na sa Luzon –PAGASA
BAHAGYANG lumakas at isa nang Tropical Storm ang bagyong Aghon, ayon sa Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Base sa 11 a.m. weather bulletin ngayong araw, May 26, ang bagyo ay nasa vicinity na ng Sariaya, Quezon. Ang taglay nitong hangin ay nasa 25 kilometers per hour malapit sa gitna at bugsong aabot.....»»
Tropical Depression Aghon: Signal No.1 up in 12 areas
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Aghon has maintained its strength and the state weather agency raised Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 1 in 12 areas nationwide on Friday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Aghon was last seen 240 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. In its latest advisory, Pagasa.....»»
The walk of life
I have heard about people who have done the Camino twice, three times, sometimes even going the whole 800 kilometers on the Camino Frances and upon reaching Santiago, going back to the origin, which is St. Jean du Port. And some like me who, as beginners, take the shortest route from Sarria to Santiago. Believe me, all these names of towns were all the same to me until it was time to prepare for the walk. And preparations are key if you are to enjoy and get the best out of this experience of a lifetime......»»
Carabao attacks, kills farmer in Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — A farmer was killed after being attacked by his carabao in Las Navas town, Northern Samar province, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Alvin Pagaban, 42, was attacked by his carabao while tending to it in a creek in Barangay Andres, 7.5 kilometers away from the town proper. “The carabao suddenly attacked the victim vigorously,.....»»
Magnitude 6 earthquake shakes Leyte
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has rattled Leyte, Philippines, on the early evening of Friday, May 3. According to the data released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the seismic activity occurred at 06:16 p.m. local time. Its epicenter pinpointed at coordinates 10.83°N, 125.30°E, approximately 32 kilometers south and.....»»
Korean stars look to shine in home game at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Seoul may be some 11,000 kilometers away from Dallas, but this week’s The CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch will feel very much like a home game for the likes of K.H. Lee, Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim, who are fired up to deliver a first PGA Tour victory of the season for Korean golf......»»
Security guards confiscate equipment of photojournalist in Cavite
CMFR/PHILIPPINES — Private guards confiscated the equipment of a photojournalist covering a land dispute in Barangay Tartaria, Silang Cavite on April 20, 2024. Cavite is located 68 kilometers south of Metro Manila.Photojournalist Jose Monsieur Santos was inside the kampuhan (campsite) of residents of Tartaria when security guards of Jarton Security Agency barged into the site past midnight to fence off an.....»»