Kanlaon calms down but evacuation continues

Carla Gomez - @inquirerdotnet 12/11/2024

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — At least 11,564 residents from two cities and four towns who left their homes to stay in Negros Occidental shelters because of Monday’s Mt. Kanlaon eruption may be forced to stay…

Kanlaon eruption’s possible effects: Toledo cops told to prepare

Emmariel Ares 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Law enforcers in Toledo City, Cebu and other neighboring municipalities have been instructed to implement preparedness measures in light of the recent activities of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros island. Mt. Kanlaon, one of…

Wildfire tears through Malibu, thousands told to flee

Agence France Presse 12/11/2024

MALIBU, United States — A ferocious fire tore through Malibu on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate one of the most sought-after areas in the United States. Multi-million-dollar properties, some owned by Hollywood celebrities, were…

Comelec-7 warns electoral aspirants on using gov’t vehicles

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections Central Visayas (Comelec-7) has called on all the electoral aspirants here to not use their power as an excuse in using government property for their campaign. This was in…

Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: What is it, can he do it?

Associated Press 12/11/2024

WASHINGTON  — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. But…

President Marcos creates system for children protection vs. all forms of abuse

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos 12/11/2024

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the establishment of a one-stop system to ensure children’s protection against all forms of abuse that are detrimental to their development. Executive Order (EO) 79 inked by Marcos…

Kanlaon victims: NegOcc dioceses seek prayers, donations for them

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 12/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Dioceses of Kabankalan and San Carlos, both in Negros Occidental, have asked the faithful for both prayers and donations for those affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. In separate social media posts, both…

Kanlaon eruption poses potential health risks – DOH

Ma. Teresa Montemayor - Philippine News Agency 12/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned residents living near Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island against respiratory illnesses and potential health risks that could affect persons following the ashfall. The DOH said volcanic ash…

Dead man found under Mandaue bridge identified

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 12/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities have identified the dead man, whose body was found under the Marcelo Fernan Bridge in Brgy. Umapad, Mandaue City, Cebu on Monday evening, December 9. The dead man was discovered by Coast…

Central Visayas spared from Kanlaon eruption

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas, where Cebu is located, is safe from any effects of the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense in the region (OCD-7) said. After consulting with the state…

Ashfall after Kanlaon’s eruption affects 26 areas

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 26 areas in Negros island were affected by ashfall following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon last Monday, December 9. In its latest report, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs),…

Uranium, over 100 kilos, seized in Mandaue, Pasay, CDO

Gillian Villanueva - @inquirerdotnet 12/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities announced on Monday the confiscation of over 100 kilograms of radioactive materials in five separate operations conducted in Mandaue City, Pasay City, and Cagayan de Oro City from October to November. Three individuals…

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