New ash emissions recorded at Kanlaon Volcano


MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island remains under Alert Level 2 as it continues to exhibit volcanic activity, including ash emissions recorded from November 16 to 17, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In a Sunday afternoon advisory, Phivolcs reported ash emission lasting from two minutes to one hour and five minutes, producing ash plumes that rose 150 to 500 meters above the summit crater and drifted north and south. According to Phivolcs, the volcano emitted ash from 1:42 p.m. to 2:08 p.m. and again from 3:29 p.m. to 3:41 p.m. on Saturday. Another […]…

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PAWS to fur parents: No pets left behind during calamities


MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on Saturday reminded pet owners to keep their pets safe and secure during calamities as Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) wreaks havoc in most parts of the country. “Please secure your pets and help all animals. Keep your pets indoors and away from harm,” PAWS […]…

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Chino Yulo’s “Making Waves” exhibit at Qube Contemporary Gallery: A tribute to Cebu’s enchanting seas


The exhibit “Making Waves” at QUBE Contemporary Gallery, from October 26 to November 30, 2024, is a testament to Chino Yulo’s profound connection with Cebu and its surrounding waters.      Step into the world of Chino Yulo, where art intertwines with the sea’s mystique.    Chino Yulo, an artist whose career began with an enchantment for the sea, uses his innovative artistry to explore themes of exploration and transformation. His works, ranging from wall-bound thermoformed acrylic sculptures to copper etchings, embody the essence of the ancient Visayan seafarers who embraced the unknown with courage and curiosity. Water’s Fluidity and […]…

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UAAP: Maroons find groove and send Tamaraws packing


Back-to-back losses aren’t the norm for University of the Philippines (UP). So coming off its first taste of consecutive defeats in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament, the Maroons responded accordingly. “We aren’t used to losing back-to-back games so we just faced that challenge because basketball isn’t really perfect,” captain Gerry Abadiano said in […]…

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Pepito makes landfall in Catanduanes


MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) made landfall in the vicinity of Panganiban, Catanduanes on Saturday night, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration (Pagasa) said. Pagasa noted that the center of the eye of Pepito made landfall at 9:40 p.m. In its 8 p.m. weather bulletin, Pagasa forecast that Pepito would “move generally west northwestward and make landfall over the northern or central portion of Catanduanes between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. tonight.” READ: Super Typhoon Pepito now approaching landfall in Catanduanes READ: Signal No. 5 remains hoisted over Catanduanes, Camarines Sur Further, Pepito is […]…

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Ofel weakens into tropical depression after reentering PAR


MANILA, Philippines — Tropical cyclone Ofel (international name: Usagi) weakened into a tropical depression and was about to make landfall in Southern Taiwan on Saturday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its 5 p.m. weather bulletin, Pagasa said that “Ofel is forecast to cross the southern portion of Taiwan and possibly emerge over the sea east of Taiwan within 12 hours.” Pagasa added that the tropical depression may diminish into a low pressure area within the same period. READ: Ofel still inside PAR; to further weaken as it moves toward Taiwan Further, Ofel was […]…

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Pepito’s strength reaching peak intensity, possible catastrophic level


MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) is approaching peak intensity and is possible to bring “catastrophic and life-threatening situation” over the northeastern Bicol region on Saturday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon Pepito In its 2 p.m. weather update, Pagasa said that while the super typhoon is forecast to make a landfall in the vicinity of Catanduanes on Saturday night or early Sunday morning, “a landfall scenario over the eastern coast of Camarines Sur or Albay during the same time frame (if it moves slightly south of forecast […]…

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NBA Cup: Cavaliers improve to 14-0, beat Bulls


CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 37 points, Darius Garland had 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers continued one of the best starts in league history, improving to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. The Cavs are the sixth team to go 14-0 and first since the Golden State Warriors opened 24-0 in 2015-16. Cleveland’s 14-game winning streak is the longest in the club’s 55-year existence. The Cavs won 13 in a row three times when LeBron James played for them. READ: NBA: Cavaliers keeping perspective amid 13-0 start […]…

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TV funnyman Conan O’Brien is tapped to host next Oscars


NEW YORK — A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel for the second time to host their big show, the Academy Awards will pivot to another familiar TV funnyman — Conan O’Brien. “America demanded it and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars,” O’Brien said in a statement Friday. It will be his first time as Oscar host, but he’s emceed other high-profile awards shows, like the Emmy Awards in 2002 and 2006 and the White House Correspondents’ dinner in 1995 and 2013. The Oscars will air live on ABC […]…

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Samal-Davao bridge work destroys coral reef, says expert


DAVAO CITY — Colonies of hard corals in a portion of Davao Gulf are now dead, a situation attributed by a marine scientist to the construction of the Chinese-funded P23-billion bridge called Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) project. Marine biologist John Michael Lacson said the destroyed hard corals, including tiered table corals (Acropora hyacinthus), are […]…

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