Gov’t keeping close eye on Taal, Kanlaon activities too

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has ordered its offices in the Bicol region and Calabarzon to heighten their monitoring activities and to coordinate with their respective communities amid the increased activity from Mayon and Taal volcanoes. Civil Defense Administrator and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive …

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20,000 flee restive Mayon

Blast at summit sign of possible eruption as Albay declares state of calamity MAYON AGLOW. Mayon Volcano’s crater is aglow with fresh lava in this photo taken at 8:30 p.m. last night by Phivolcs. Phivolcs, Albay PNP photos  Mayon Volcano’s crater glowed well into the night on Friday as state …

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NAIA 3 suffers 30-min. power outage anew

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the country’s premier gateway, suffered another 30-minute-long power outage on Friday – barely a month after a similar brownout on Labor Day — as travelers sought to leave for the long Independence Day weekend. The power interruption from 12:51 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at …

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‘Chedeng’ stays far from PH landmass but will enhance southwest monsoon – Pagasa

TYPHOON “Chedeng” (international name: Guchol) remains far from the Philippine landmass as it starts to change its direction today, Saturday, the Philippine Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), said. “Within the day, typhoon Chedeng is forecast to move northward or north- northeastward. This would be the period where the typhoon recurves,” …

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WestJet shutting down discount airline Swoop

WestJet is shutting down its budget airline, Swoop.  Swoop planes and staff will soon join parent airline but move means less choice for consumers. Latest Existing Swoop flights will continue to operate as planned until October WestJet is shutting down its budget airline, Swoop. The company made the announcement in …

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Trudeau makes surprise visit to Kyiv, meets with Zelenskyy

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau landed in Kyiv on Saturday in a surprise visit as Ukraine’s military stepped up its counteroffensive to drive the Russian army out of occupied eastern and southern regions of the country.  Zelenskyy briefs Japan, Netherlands PMs on rescue operations before Canadian delegation arrives. Canadian Prime …

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5 key moments in Trump’s handling of classified documents, as described by U.S. Justice Dept.

An overview of key moments described in the indictment against former U.S. president Donald Trump, involving allegations pertaining to his handling of classified documents.  Indictment describes how Trump is alleged to have flaunted, stored documents. Trump’s 2nd indictment an ‘eyes wide open moment’: media journalist Former U.S. president Donald Trump …

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