Despite the dangers posed by nature, the people of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, continue to demonstrate unwavering faith. Amid the ongoing eruptions of Mt. Kanlaon, which prompted the declaration of a state of calamity in the city since June, residents gathered for the third Misa de Gallo at the Saint Joseph Parish Church, showcasing their … Read more
Mary Jane Veloso’s long-awaited reunion with her family became an emotional moment on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, as her children and other relatives embraced her warmly at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City. The poignant scene marked the first time Veloso had seen her family after nearly 15 years in prison in Indonesia. … Read more
A viral photo of Sharon Cuneta with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and her husband, former Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media. The image, taken during the “Konsyerto sa Palasyo” event at Malacañang, has drawn both praise and criticism, particularly due to the political … Read more
LA CASTELLANA, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL—Under the leadership of Barangay Captain Bon Sacapaño, Barangay Cabagnaan ensured the care and feeding of abandoned dogs after a forced evacuation was implemented by the local government unit (LGU) due to Mount Kanlaon’s ongoing unrest. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) had warned the public about the possibility of … Read more
Former senator and current senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan faced heavy criticism after attending the Konsyerto sa Palasyo concert with his wife, Sharon Cuneta, on Sunday. The event, led by President Bongbong Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos, aimed to highlight the important role of the film industry in the country’s arts and culture. The concert, … Read more
As the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts heavy rainfall across the Visayas region, concerns about lahar flow from Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental have been heightened. Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant as the potential hazards from volcanic debris flows and landslides loom. Raul Fernandez, Director of the Office of … Read more
Dr. Willie Ong, a prominent Filipino physician and public health advocate, recently urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to extend its financial support to cover life-saving medical procedures beyond chemotherapy. In a public statement, Dr. Ong emphasized the urgent need for free access to critical treatments such as angiograms, angioplasty, heart bypass surgery, CT … Read more
A lone bettor has secured the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot prize of ₱55,648,009 by matching the winning combination 21-40-15-55-10-54 in the draw held on Monday night, December 16, 2024. In contrast, the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw on the same evening did not produce a jackpot winner. The numbers 44-22-03-26-08-39 could have won a bettor ₱26,322,946.80. … Read more
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
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