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Kanlaon Volcano, located on Negros Island, showed increased activity with a surge in sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on December 12, 2024. The volcano emitted 7,019 tons of SO₂ on December 11, significantly higher than the 4,121 tons recorded the previous day. Additionally, two volcanic … Read more
Veteran actress Janice de Belen openly defended her daughter, Kaila Estrada, following remarks labeling the young actress as “anak ng cheater.” The candid response came during a media conference for Janice’s upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 movie, Espantaho. Janice did not hold back in expressing her frustration over the issue, emphasizing the harm … Read more
A wind turbine at the Burgos Wind Farm in Ilocos Norte caught fire on Thursday, December 12, 2024, causing concern among residents and stakeholders in the area. The fire reportedly began at 11:30 a.m. in the nacelle, a critical component situated atop the wind turbine tower that houses essential machinery, including the gearbox and generator. … Read more
Exciting news in the world of entertainment: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are officially engaged! The beloved singer and actress broke the news on Instagram, showcasing a dazzling ring on her finger with the caption, “Forever begins now.” In a heartwarming comment, Benny Blanco responded, “Hey, wait… that’s my wife,” confirming the joyous milestone in … Read more
Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez III made history by winning the 26th season of “The Voice” USA, becoming the first Asian champion of the popular singing competition. The announcement, made yesterday, marked a groundbreaking moment in the show’s history. The 32-year-old Vasquez triumphed over 55 other contestants in the season, which spanned 22 episodes. His victory … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced the possibility of a typhoon developing within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between December 16 and 22. This was revealed in PAGASA’s tropical cyclone threat potential forecast issued on Sunday. According to the weather bureau, the potential typhoon could affect areas in the … Read more
On December 10, 2024, news and social media were abuzz with reports of Mount Kanlaon’s sudden eruption in Negros Occidental. The volcano spewed thick smoke and ash, causing ashfall in parts of Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, and even reaching certain areas of Panay Island. The eruption prompted the evacuation of residents from La Castellana, La … Read more
Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines marked December 9 with significant eruptions in two separate years, 2017 and 2024, a rare and fascinating coincidence that caught the attention of experts and locals alike. On December 9, 2017, a phreatic eruption occurred at 9:47 AM. Witnesses from Barangay Manghanoy, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, observed ash and steam … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is currently affecting the western section of Mindanao and Palawan. The shear line influences the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon, while the northeast monsoon, or amihan, continues to bring cooler temperatures and rains to Northern and Central … Read more
Negros Occidental, Philippines – December 9, 2024Kanlaon Volcano erupted explosively at 3:03 PM today, releasing a massive plume that reached approximately 3,000 meters above the summit. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) confirmed that pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) descended along the southeastern slope of the volcano, as detected through infrared and thermal imaging. … Read more