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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Daniela Salazar works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. Her work involves the painting and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Andres de la Cruz works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the painting and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Alvaro Cordoba works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Alvaro Cordoba works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Arnold Reales works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Arnold Reales works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Andres Ceballos works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Tropical Depression Verbena Causes Flooding Across Negros

Tropical Depression Verbena made its fourth landfall in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, on Tuesday, November 25, causing severe flooding across several areas of the Visayas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 5

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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RECAP: Deadly Hurricane Kalmaegi Batters Central Philippines

At least 66 people were killed as Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through central Philippines bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and widespread flooding on Tuesday, November 4. Hundreds of thousands were displaced across the Visayas region, as well as parts of southern Luzon and northern Mindanao.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Lashes Central Regions With Strong Winds and Heavy Rain 6

At least two people were killed as Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through central Philippines bringing strong winds and heavy rain, flooding communities, and cutting power on Tuesday, November 4. Hundreds of thousands were displaced across the Visayas region, as well as parts of southern Luzon and northern Mindanao.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Lashes Central Regions With Strong Winds and Heavy Rain 5

At least two people were killed as Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through central Philippines bringing strong winds and heavy rain, flooding communities, and cutting power on Tuesday, November 4. Hundreds of thousands were displaced across the Visayas region, as well as parts of southern Luzon and northern Mindanao.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Lashes Central Regions With Strong Winds and Heavy Rain 3

At least two people were killed as Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through central Philippines bringing strong winds and heavy rain, flooding communities, and cutting power on Tuesday, November 4. Hundreds of thousands were displaced across the Visayas region, as well as parts of southern Luzon and northern Mindanao.

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Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Remains at Level 2 Alert

Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines erupted on Friday evening, October 24, sending a plume 2 kilometers high and causing volcanic ash to fall in nearby areas. The volcano remains at an alert level 2, preventing access to the 4-kilometer permanent danger zone surrounding the crater.

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Philippines: Ash From Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Blankets Nearby Towns 2

Mt. Kanlaon had a moderately explosive eruption at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 13. According to reports, the eruption lasted about five minutes, sending a 4.5 km ash plume into the sky, which blanketed nearby towns.

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Philippines: Ash From Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Blankets Nearby Towns

Mt. Kanlaon had a moderately explosive eruption at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 13. According to reports, the eruption lasted about five minutes, sending a 4.5 km ash plume into the sky, which blanketed nearby towns.

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Philippines: Church Bells Toll to Mourn Death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21. Bells were rung at Catholic churches to mourn his death across the Philippines.

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Mount Kanlaon Eruption in the Philippines

Mount Kanlaon spews volcanic material on the island of Negros, the Philippines, April 8, 2025. An explosive eruption rocked Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines on Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. In an advisory, the institute said the eruption "is producing a voluminous bent plume approximately 4,000 meters tall drifting southwest." Photo by Canlaon City Local Government Unit/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Kanlaon Eruption in the Philippines

Mount Kanlaon spews volcanic material on the island of Negros, the Philippines, April 8, 2025. An explosive eruption rocked Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines on Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. In an advisory, the institute said the eruption "is producing a voluminous bent plume approximately 4,000 meters tall drifting southwest." Photo by Canlaon City Local Government Unit/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Kanlaon Eruption in the Philippines

Mount Kanlaon spews volcanic material on the island of Negros, the Philippines, April 8, 2025. An explosive eruption rocked Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines on Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. In an advisory, the institute said the eruption "is producing a voluminous bent plume approximately 4,000 meters tall drifting southwest." Photo by PHIVOLCS/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Kanlaon Eruption in the Philippines

Mount Kanlaon spews volcanic material on the island of Negros, the Philippines, April 8, 2025. An explosive eruption rocked Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines on Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. In an advisory, the institute said the eruption "is producing a voluminous bent plume approximately 4,000 meters tall drifting southwest." Photo by Canlaon City Local Government Unit/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Kanlaon Eruption in the Philippines

Mount Kanlaon spews volcanic material on the island of Negros, the Philippines, April 8, 2025. An explosive eruption rocked Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines on Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. In an advisory, the institute said the eruption "is producing a voluminous bent plume approximately 4,000 meters tall drifting southwest." Photo by Canlaon City Local Government Unit/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Kanlaon Eruption in the Philippines

Mount Kanlaon spews volcanic material on the island of Negros, the Philippines, April 8, 2025. An explosive eruption rocked Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines on Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. In an advisory, the institute said the eruption "is producing a voluminous bent plume approximately 4,000 meters tall drifting southwest." Photo by PHIVOLCS/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Mount Kanlaon Erupts Sending Massive Ash Smoke Into Air

Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island, central Philippines erupted on Tuesday, April 8 sending an ash plume 4 km high into the sky. The eruption, which lasted over an hour, led to evacuations, school closures and the imposition of a curfew in nearby areas.

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Scorpion Fish on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Puffer fish (Tetraodontidae) on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Nudibranch on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Bennett's Sharpnose Puffer, Canthigaster bennetti on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

A Turtle in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Longhorn Cowfish on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Frog Fish on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

A Yellow Cuttlefish on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

A Longspined porcupinefish on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

A Golden damselfish on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Bennett's Sharpnose Puffer, Canthigaster bennetti on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

A Giant Moray Eel on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

A Porcelain Crab on an Anemone on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

A Frog Fish on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Longfin batfishs on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

A Clown fish in an Anemone on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

A Nudibranch on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Blackspotted Puffer fish on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Parrot Fish Chlorurus bowersi on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Underwater photography of a Clown fish in an Anemone in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Underwater photography of a blue starfish on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Yellow Blackspotted Puffer on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Underwater Life in Philippines

Evil Scorpion Fish on a reef in Dauin, Negros, Philippines on February 2025. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM