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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Philippines: Alert Level 3 Raised For Kanlaon Volcano

As of December 23, the alert level for Kanlaon Volcano was raised to 3. At least 15 volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours. According to reports, over 7,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide were emitted on Sunday, December 22.

Philippines: Alert Level 3 Raised For Kanlaon Volcano 2

As of December 23, the alert level for Kanlaon Volcano was raised to 3. At least 15 volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours. According to reports, over 7,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide were emitted on Sunday, December 22.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts And Spews Ash Plume

Two consecutive ash emissions from Kanlaon Volcano occurred on Monday morning, December 2. The plumes rose 400 to 600 meters high and drifted northwest. Due to increasing unrest, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology elevated Kanlaon Volcano's status to Alert Level 2.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana 5

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana 7

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana 6

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through River In Canlaon City 3

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through several towns near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana 2

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana 4

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana 3

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Earthquake of magnitude 6 hits Philippines

STORY: Earthquake of magnitude 6 hits Philippines DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of CCTV footage of local grocery stores (credit: Bongkabs Margallo, from social media) 2. various of local risk reduction committee assessing the property damage STORYLINE: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 rocked the Philippines on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said the quake, which occurred at 2:10 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 10 km, about 11 km southwest of Batuan town in Masbate province on the main island of Luzon. The quake was also felt in several areas in Luzon and central Philippines, including Legazpi City in Albay province, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte, the institute said. There are no reports of damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey put the earthquake's magnitude at 6.1 and a depth of 20 km. The Philippines has frequent

Photo exhibit of Filipino "comfort women"

Photo exhibit of Filipino "comfort women"

Estelita Dy attends a photo exhibit in Manila on March 3, 2018, about the Filipino "comfort women." Dy said she was raped by Japanese soldiers in 1944 in her home province of Negros Occidental in the central Philippines. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo