Minor phreatic eruption detected at Taal Volcano on October 22
MANILA, Philippines — Taal Volcano experienced a minor phreatic eruption on Tuesday, October 22, as reported by state seismologists at Phivolcs.
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Signal No. 2 up in Catanduanes; most of Luzon under Signal No. 1 due to ‘Kristine’
MANILA, Philippines — Signal No. 2 was hoisted in Catanduanes as Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) maintained its strength while hovering over the Philippine Sea east of the Bicol Region.
'Kristine' now a tropical storm
MANILA, Philippines — Cyclone Kristine reached the tropical storm category on Tuesday morning, October 22, state weather bureau PAGASA reported.
FBI joins search for kidnapped American
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is joining in the search for an American who was kidnapped in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte by suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf bandit group.
‘Mastermind’ in MSU campus bombing nabbed
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The alleged mastermind in an attack on a Catholic religious ceremony at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi, Lanao del Sur in December has been arrested.
Quiboloy to run as independent in 2025 polls
MANILA, Philippines — Detained pastor Apollo Quiboloy will run as an independent senatorial candidate in the May 2025 mid-term elections after revoking his “acceptance” of the Workers and Peasants Party (WPP)’s nomination.
Over 5,000 POGO workers must downgrade visas or face deportation
MANILA, Philippines — More than 5,000 foreign workers employed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) have yet to downgrade their visas, a requirement mandated by the government, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said.
FBI joins hunt for abducted American vlogger in Zamboanga
MANILA, Philippines — Agents of the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have arrived in Zamboanga del Norte to probe the alleged kidnapping of an American national who was reported missing last week.