Kanlaon Volcano Update: Elevated Activity Monitored

Mount Kanlaon Update

As of December 16, 2024, Kanlaon Volcano continues to exhibit elevated volcanic activity, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to maintain its Alert Level 3 status. This indicates a high likelihood of hazardous eruptions in the coming weeks or days if the activity intensifies further. Recent Volcanic Activity PHIVOLCS monitoring has recorded … Read more

Lahar From Mount Kanlaon Started to Flow Captured by Netizens

Lahar From Mount Kanlaon

The ongoing unrest of Mount Kanlaon has taken a dramatic turn as netizens captured the sudden flow of lahar from the volcano into the Intiguiwan River in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, on December 15, 2024. The area lies several kilometers from the volcanic mountain, which has been active since its eruption earlier this month. A … Read more

Lone Bettor Wins P28.5M Lotto 6/42 Jackpot

Solo Lotto Bettor Wins

A lone bettor emerged victorious in Saturday night’s Lotto 6/42 draw, securing a whopping jackpot prize of P28,581,049.40, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced. The winning combination for the draw was 33-25-19-05-24-22, leading to a life-changing win for the fortunate ticket holder. In addition to the 6/42 jackpot, the PCSO reported that another player … Read more

UP Law Graduate Kyle Tutor Tops 2024 Bar Exams

2024 Bar Exam Top

The Supreme Court announced today that Kyle Christian Tutor, a graduate of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law, has secured the top spot in the 2024 Bar Examinations. Tutor achieved an impressive overall rating of 85.7700%, earning him the distinction of being the bar topnotcher this year. The 2024 Bar Examinations saw … Read more

Samar Cobra Crawls Into Toilet in Tagum City, Davao del Norte

Samar Cobra in Toilet Bowl

A startling incident in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, has left a netizen in shock and seeking advice on what to do after a Samar cobra (Naja samarensis) unexpectedly slithered into their toilet. The user shared their terrifying experience on social media, asking for guidance on how to handle the situation, especially with children in … Read more

Vice President Sara Duterte Dubbed “VP Nyo Lutang”

Sara Duterte Lutang

Vice President Sara Duterte has found herself in hot water after a press conference misstep that earned her the moniker “VP Nyo Lutang” from online critics. During the event, Duterte was asked about the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), but she appeared unable to recall its full name or meaning. … Read more

BIR Cracks Down on Fake PWD IDs, Calls It Tax Evasion

BIR Crackdown on Fake PWD ID

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has announced a nationwide campaign against the sale and use of fake identification cards for persons with disabilities (PWDs), describing the practice as both a tax evasion scheme and a disrespectful act toward legitimate PWDs. In a recent statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. emphasized the agency’s commitment to … Read more

Kanlaon Volcano Update: SO₂ Emissions Exceed 7,000 Tons

Mount Kanlaon Update

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

Wind Turbine in Burgos, Ilocos Norte Catches Fire

Ilocos Wind Turbine

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

Airplane Passenger Captures Viral Video of Mount Kanlaon Eruption

Viral Footage of Mount Kanlaon

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