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SANTA MAGDALENA, Sorsogon — Classes and work in Sorsogon province will resume on Monday, Nov. 18, after the provincial government lifted the suspension when the weather improved after Super Typhoon “Pepito” (international name: Man–yi) left Bicol on Sunday, Nov. 17. In an advisory, Governor Edwin Hamor declared the resumption of classes in both public and private schools, citing that “Pepito’s (effects in the province) have weakened.” “There is no imperil or threat (anymore) to the community and to the people of Sorsogon,” Hamor stressed in the advisory. Work suspension for both government agencies and private companies across the province has […]…

Keep on reading: Classes, work to resume Monday in Sorsogon in the aftermath of Pepito

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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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 […]…

Keep on reading: PAWS to fur parents: No pets left behind during calamities

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 […]…

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

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 […]…

Keep on reading: UAAP: Maroons find groove and send Tamaraws packing