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Mayon Volcano in the Philippines is exhibiting increased activity, with sulfur dioxide emissions reaching record highs and lava effusion persisting for over 187 days. Thin ashfall has affected nearby villages in Albay, while Taal Volcano also shows a rise in sulfur dioxide emissions.
A Turkish journalist has been indicted under Turkey's disinformation law for a social media post that revived an unverified claim about President Erdoğan's son-in-law, Berat Albayrak.
The local government of Legazpi City, Albay, has donated 56 handheld metal detectors to public schools to enhance security following a fatal school shooting in Tacloban City.
Researchers from the University of the Philippines have identified a new bacterial organism in volcanic soil near Mayon Volcano, Albay. This newly classified bacteria belongs to a group known for producing antibiotics, highlighting the Philippines' potential in the search for new drug treatments.
A new internal discussion has begun within Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) concerning the future roles of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's close family members, Albayrak and Bilal Erdoğan.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has activated its disaster response teams in response to the continued unrest of the Mayon Volcano in Albay, with PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. issuing orders for preparedness.
At least 50 evacuees residing in temporary shelters in Camalig, Albay, Philippines, have contracted chickenpox. The evacuees have been in the centers for over four months due to the Mayon volcano activity.
Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines, has logged 51 volcanic earthquakes and other seismic activities in the past 24 hours, remaining under Alert Level 3 due to intensified unrest.
Tropical Storm Hagupit is approaching the Philippine Area of Responsibility and is expected to intensify into a high-end storm over the next 48 hours. While not currently projected to make landfall, a weekend storm watch has been issued, and some areas are raising alerts.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed government agencies to monitor and provide ongoing assistance to communities in Albay province affected by heavy ashfall from the continuous unrest of Mayon Volcano.
Intensified unrest at Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has caused significant ashfall, affecting over 100,000 people and displacing villagers. The government has mobilized agencies to provide relief, manage cleanup, and ensure public safety, including flight bans and deferred celebrations.
Esra Albayrak, chair of the NUN Foundation for Education, has connected the ongoing developments in Gaza to a broader collapse of the normative architecture expected to govern the modern world.
In-person classes in Albay province, Philippines, were suspended due to a two-day transport strike, with public and private schools shifting to alternative learning methods.
LIGAO CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Water levels in major dams across the Bicol region remain normal despite extreme heat and lack of rainfall, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said.
A 37-year-old businessman was apprehended in an entrapment operation in Oas town, Albay, for allegedly distributing counterfeit vinegar products.
LEGAZPI CITY — Twenty one persons were injured after a police patrol car rolled downhill and struck pedestrians near Kawa-Kawa Hill and Natural Park in Ligao City, Albay on Good Friday.
Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines, displayed "short-lived" lava fountaining on Maundy Thursday, April 2, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a nationwide investigation into alleged irregularities after identifying two suspected 'ghost' farm-to-market road projects in Albay and Camarines Sur provinces.
Transport groups in the Philippines have criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to suspend an approved fare hike for land vehicles, arguing that their request for a P1 increase was urgent due to the ongoing fuel crisis.
LEGAZPI CITY — A 21-year-old woman was arrested in an entrapment operation on Wednesday for allegedly engaging in illegal dental practice in Camalig town, police said.
PIO DURAN, Albay — Albay 3rd District Rep. Raymond Adrian Salceda on Sunday (March 8) asked the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to release guidelines for the Pantawid Pasada Program “as soon as possible,” citing possible fuel price spikes due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. “The US$ 80 per barrel
Anti-narcotics operatives in Albay, Philippines, arrested an alleged drug personality and seized P1.36 million worth of crystal methamphetamine, locally known as shabu.
MANILA, Philippines — Lava effusion with lava flow on three gullies and minor ash emissions that generated plume were observed from Mayon Volcano in the province of Albay, the state volcanology bureau said on Thursday. In its latest 24-hour observation summary, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that lava descended 3.8 kilometers
Albay province has seen a significant increase in tourist arrivals, drawn by the ongoing effusive eruption of Mayon Volcano, now in its eighth week.
Philippine authorities conducted multiple anti-illegal drug operations, seizing over P7 million worth of suspected shabu in Ormoc City and nearly P1 million in separate incidents in Albay, leading to several arrests.
Prolonged extreme heat and lack of rain have led to water shortages in several areas of Albay province, Philippines, prompting local governments to implement water rationing.
Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines, has been experiencing an effusive eruption for 173 consecutive days, remaining under Alert Level 3 according to Phivolcs.
A police major in Albay was arrested for allegedly extorting P38,000 from a Philippine National Police applicant to ensure passage in a medical exam. The PNP has since ordered dismissal proceedings against the implicated officer.
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck a town in Albay, Philippines, on Friday evening, according to Phivolcs. The tremor caused minor damage in the region.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has officially opened its new regional office and training center in Rawis village, Legazpi City, Albay, with NBI Director Melvin Matibag presiding over the inauguration.
The Department of Education in Bicol is making preparations for the upcoming school year despite the ongoing effusive eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay. This involves ensuring safety and continuity of education in affected areas.
Mayon Volcano has shown renewed activity, emitting pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) and causing light ashfall in the province of Albay. Authorities are monitoring the volcano's ongoing unrest.
An Indonesian volcano erupted, killing at least three hikers and leaving several others missing. Authorities have launched a search operation for the missing individuals, who reportedly ignored warnings.
The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has erupted, covering over 8,500 hectares with ashfall and causing significant crop damage in Albay province. Eight local government units have been placed under a state of calamity, prompting aid efforts for affected residents and workers.
Philippine President Marcos has ordered the reopening of roads in ashfall-affected areas of Albay to facilitate the delivery of aid. The government is actively working to ensure assistance reaches the impacted towns.
The Albayrak Group has announced the unveiling of several major special industrial zones across Türkiye, aiming to boost industrial development and investment.
A P10-million multi-species freshwater fish hatchery has broken ground in Albay, Philippines, aiming to significantly enhance the aquaculture sector in the Bicol Region, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
The Philippine Coast Guard intercepted a truck carrying approximately 5,400 liters of petroleum products without the required permit at Tabaco Port in Tabaco City, Albay.
MANILA, Philippines — Two episodes of short-lived lava fountaining were recorded from Mayon Volcano in Albay early Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
MANILA, Philippines — A rockfall event at the southern lower slopes of Mayon Volcano in the province of Albay ignited a bushfire on the night of Maundy Thursday before it ceased this morning,…
Philippine authorities have reported an increase to six cases of fuel hoarding and profiteering, following a recent buy-bust operation in Ligao City where a man was entrapped for allegedly possessing P2 million worth of fuel.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is investigating a farm-to-market road project in Guinobatan, Albay, for allegedly being a "ghost project."
CAMALIG, ALBAY, Philippines — Local officials in Albay called off the holding of key festivals this year as threats of eruption by Mayon Volcano remain, coupled with rising fuel prices.
MANILA, Philippines — Small bursts of lava and flowing molten rock were seen from Mayon Volcano in the province of Albay as it entered its 65th consecutive day of eruptions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The two eruptions recorded Tuesday night and early Wednesday were small and short-lived, a type of
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Mayon Volcano in Albay province, Philippines, has been producing small bursts of lava and flowing molten rock along its slopes, marking its 57th consecutive day of eruption.
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Police in Bacacay town, Albay, arrested a village watchman in a buy-bust operation, seizing 1.3 grams of crystal meth.
Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines, has been continuously effusing lava from its summit crater for 178 consecutive days, remaining under Alert Level 3.
Senator Risa Hontiveros led the blessing and inauguration of a P10-million adult day center at Hiraya Manawari Nature Park in Tabaco City, Albay. The facility is designed as a one-stop center offering health care services.
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) provided a short course on assembling solar nightlights and post lamps to 15 indigenous peoples (IP) members in Sto. Domingo, Albay, Philippines.
A volunteer-led river rehabilitation program in Libon town, Albay, Philippines, is gaining public support to restore waterways, promote environmental responsibility, and reduce flood risks.
Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines, logged 29 volcanic earthquakes and other seismic activities in the past 24 hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Government troops engaged in a clash with suspected communist rebels in Guinobatan, Albay, on Sunday morning during joint strike operations.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that minor eruptions at Mayon Volcano in Albay have persisted for 125 consecutive days.
The Nigerian government is preparing to evacuate its citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, while a business group advises against retaliatory actions targeting South African firms in Nigeria.
The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has shown increased unrest, including pyroclastic flows and lava collapse, leading to significant ashfall that affected over 30,000 families and caused agricultural damage. This prompted the declaration of a state of calamity in affected areas of Albay and government-led clearing operations and aid efforts.
The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted, emitting pyroclastic density currents and causing heavy ashfall that blanketed nearby towns in Albay province. Streets and cars were covered in thick ash following the eruption.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that cables used for real-time monitoring data communications at Mayon Volcano were cut and stolen in Albay. This incident affects the volcano's monitoring capabilities.
Two men were killed and a barangay official and a child were injured in a shooting incident in Barangay San Jose, Calbayog City, Samar, on Sunday night.
Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines, has shown an increase in seismic activities over the past 24 hours, according to the state seismologist.
The local government unit of Polangui in Albay province, Philippines, has issued an executive order to grant P1,000 fuel subsidy vouchers to registered tricycle operators and drivers.
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Bicol region has reminded tourists to stay away from the declared six-kilometer permanent danger zone around Mayon Volcano while engaging…
Several local government units and educational institutions in the Philippines have switched to online classes on March 26 due to a nationwide transport strike.
A historical milestone from March 24, 2001, is recalled, marking the conversion of Ligao in Albay into a component city through a plebiscite ratifying Republic Act No. 9008, signed by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — When Rico Calleja slips beneath the waters off Ticao Island in Masbate province, he knows there is always a chance of a breathtaking encounter. For the diving instructor, each descent into the sea near the famed Manta Bowl brings the possibility of seeing one of the ocean’s most graceful giants—the
PIO DURAN, ALBAY, Philippines — More than a thousand tourists and residents feasted on over 300 kilos of tinapa (smoked fish) during a 225-meter boodle fight at this town’s Tinapa Festival on Sunday. The long communal table at the town pier featured six tinapa dishes—dinakdakan, sisig, lumpia, embutido, Bicol Express and traditional fried tinapa—using around
LEGAZPI CITY – Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 5 (Bicol) arrested a female job order employee found in possession of more than P1.3 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Ligao City, Albay, on Wednesday. The PDEA-5, in a report on Thursday, identified the arrested suspect only as alias Nef,
‘Young, emerging designers deserve the same support, respect, and celebration of their art as established names receive,’ says Albay fashion designer Zen Rodrigueza
Alberto Rebanco, a 61-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker from Albay, has been sent home to the Philippines after facing a travel ban in Dubai due to unpaid debts.