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
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
DonDon Alles, a celebrated sculptor from Sagwa Banwa, Valladolid, Negros Occidental, continues to etch his name into the annals of history with his extraordinary artistry. Previously featured for his intricate works on the centuries-old Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Valladolid, DonDon has once again captivated the public with a groundbreaking masterpiece. This time, DonDon … Read more
A recent post by an irate customer has stirred online debates after they voiced their frustrations about Jollibee’s new self-ordering kiosks. The customer took to social media to express dissatisfaction with the touchscreen ordering system, which has been introduced in some locations as part of the fast food chain’s modernization efforts. The viral post read: … Read more
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) disclosed that over 400 individuals listed as recipients of confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) under Vice President Sara Duterte lack birth records. Additionally, the PSA identified around 200 recipients with duplicate names in their system. House Committee on Good … Read more
Deputy Majority Leader and La Union 1st District Representative Paolo Ortega shared his perspective on Vice President Sara Duterte’s controversial statement about not being ready to forgive this Christmas. During a press briefing on Thursday, December 5, Rep. Ortega discussed the essence of forgiveness, offering his take on the matter. “Siya po siguro yun pero … Read more
The impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte were not addressed during President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s meeting with House lawmakers in Malacañang, according to Representative Joel Chua, chairperson of the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability. “Ay wala po. Wala pong napagusapang impeachment. Nagpunta lang po dun kasama ‘yung ibang congressman ata … Read more
To address severe traffic congestion during the Christmas season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced a prohibition on mall-wide sales across the National Capital Region (NCR). The directive aims to mitigate road gridlocks typically exacerbated by holiday shopping rushes. Gabriel Go, chief of the MMDA Task Force Special Operations, clarified that stores are … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed in a virtual press conference that he submitted a counter-affidavit in response to the qualified human trafficking charges filed against him. Roque disclosed that the affidavit was notarized in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). “I came to UAE just to notarize that,” Roque stated, emphasizing the importance of … Read more
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has confirmed the absence of civil registry records for an individual named “Mary Grace Piattos” in its database. This revelation follows a search for her Certificate of Live Birth (COLB), Certificate of Marriage (COM), and Certificate of Death (COD), all of which yielded no results. In a statement on Tuesday, … Read more