GMA News Online · Regions

PHIVOLCS: Gas vent blockage observed at Mayon Volcano before eruption

A blockage in a volcanic gas vent was observed overnight before the eruption of Mayon Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Friday.

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GMA News Online · Regions

PHIVOLCS warns Mayon ashfall poses health risks to respiratory tract

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Friday warned residents of nearby areas about the greater health impact of ashfall following the moderately explosive eruption of Mayon Volcano.

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The Manila Times · Regions

Macacua elected chief minister; BARMM Parliament inaugural session graced by Marcos

COTABATO CITY – Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua was elected chief minister of the freshly formed regular Parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) at the inaugural session of the…

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GMA News Online · Regions

Mandatory evacuation enforced in Tabaco, Albay over Mayon eruption

Tobaco City in Albay has implemented a mandatory evacuation for its residents after Mayon Volcano erupted.

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GMA News Online · Regions

CAAP issues no-fly notice near Mayon Volcano

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a flight safety advisory following the eruption of Mayon Volcano in Legazpi City, Albay, on Friday.

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The Manila Times · Regions

Lingayen Airport temporarily closes for Undas

Lingayen Airport in Pangasinan will temporarily close its runway in observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, the aviation regulator said on Friday. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said…

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GMA News Online · Regions

DSWD prepares to distribute food aid to Albay evacuees after Mayon eruption

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Friday it has started preparations to deliver food assistance to residents in Albay who were evacuated following the moderately explosive eruption of Mayon…

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Rappler · Regions

5 DPWH Bulacan engineers suspended over P118-M anomalous flood control projects

The DPWH engineers face charges of grave misconduct, serious dishonesty, and gross neglect of duty in connection with alleged irregularities in three flood control projects worth P188.9 million in Baliuag, Bulacan

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GMA News Online · Regions

MARINA suspends safety certificate of tilted vessel in Quezon

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) suspended the safety certificate of the MV Virgen de Peñafrancia II after it tilted over in the waters of Real, Quezon, barring it from operating until further notice.

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The Manila Times · Regions

Classes suspended, families evacuated as Mayon erupts anew

Legazpi City — Albay Gov. Noel Rosal ordered the suspension of classes from public and private schools in all levels after the Mayon Volcano suddenly exploded on Friday before noon. “Classes in all levels in Albay…

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GMA News Online · Regions

Abdolraof Macacua is BARMM's first elected Chief Minister

The Bangsamoro Parliament on Friday elected Abdulraof Macacua as the chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

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The Manila Times · Regions

PH launches AI masterplan to build regional infrastructure hub

LAPU-LAPU CITY — The Philippines wants to move beyond using artificial intelligence and develop its own AI-powered services, products and infrastructure, with a new government roadmap expected to build on the…

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Rappler · Regions

It’s Macacua: BARMM Parliament picks region’s first elected chief minister

Macacua's election marks the transition from an appointed interim authority to a regular regional government following parliametary elections on September 14

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GMA News Online · Regions

RoRo vessel tilts to side in waters off Real, Quezon; 58 rescued

A RoRo vessel containing 1,300 liters of oil listed to its right in Quezon waters on Friday, with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescuing 58 people from the distressed boat.

Rappler · Regions

Mayon Volcano raised to Alert Level 3 after eruption

Phivolcs warns several municipalities in Albay to expect ashfall, following the ‘moderately explosive’ Mayon Volcano eruption on Friday, October 30

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GMA News Online · Regions

Albay, PHIVOLCS issue precautions following Mayon Volcano eruption

The provincial government of Albay on Friday reminded residents to wear face masks in anticipation of potential ashfall following a moderately explosive eruption of Mayon Volcano.

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Rappler · Regions

BARMM Parliament holds inaugural session

Bookmark this page to watch the livestream of the first elected Bangsamoro Parliament's session in Cotabato City on October 30

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Rappler · Regions

How cops are turning Negros classrooms into a frontline vs school violence

Police deploy nearly 200 cops with backgrounds in psychology, teaching, and counseling to help prevent bullying, strengthen school security, and promote mental wellness for 1.4 million junior and senior high school…

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GMA News Online · Regions

Mayon Volcano erupts, Alert Level 3 raised -- PHIVOLCS

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Friday reported a moderately explosive eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay, prompting the raising of Alert Level 3.

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GMA News Online · Regions

NGCP: Visayas grid under red, yellow alerts on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

Electricity consumers in the Visayas might experience power interruptions on Friday afternoon to evening due to insufficient power supply due to the unavailability of several power plants.

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The Manila Times · Regions

BARMM parliament all set for historic session

COTABATO CITY — It’s all systems go for the convening here on Friday of the elected 80 members of parliament (MPs) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), with intensive preparations set up…

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The Manila Times · Regions

BFAR issues red tide warning in Leyte, Samar

TACLOBAN CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Eastern Visayas (BFAR-8) has warned the public against gathering, selling and eating shellfish from Carigara Bay in Leyte and Irong-Irong Bay in Catbalogan…

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Philstar · Regions

For Undas travellers: Capitol rolls out free meals, rides

For the first time, commuters traveling to their hometowns for the Undas holidays will receive free rice meals at the Cebu provincial government-run bus terminals from October 29 to November 1.

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The Manila Times · Regions

Garcia challenges Ombudsman’s ruling

LAPU-LAPU CITY — Former Cebu City mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is challenging the Ombudsman’s ruling holding him administratively liable over cockfighting derbies held at Nustar Resort and Casino in 2024. Garcia said his…

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The Manila Times · Regions

Disqualification of two Bohol candidates upheld

THE Supreme Court has upheld the disqualification of two candidates for municipal councilor in Candijay, Bohol, over vote-buying, while dismissing a court employee for misappropriating nearly P600,000 in public funds…

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Philstar · Regions

Cebu gets ?100 million for road repairs

The Office of the President has released ?100 million to Cebu Province for the rehabilitation of roads damaged by disasters from 2024 to 2026.

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The Manila Times · Regions

Marijuana plants worth P108.8M burned

BAGUIO CITY — Cordillera police uprooted and burned marijuana plants worth P108.83 million and arrested a suspect in separate anti-narcotics operations in Kalinga and Baguio City on Tuesday. Police uprooted 544,000…

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The Manila Times · Regions

MPTC ready for traffic surge on All Saints’ Day

METRO Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) started implementing its six-day Biyaheng Arangkada program on Thursday to ensure safe and smooth travel across its expressway network during the observance of All Souls’ and All…

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Philstar · Regions

To boost ASEAN security cooperation: 5 new initiatives

At least five new initiatives were adopted during the 20th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting and the 13th ADMM-Plus in Cebu to strengthen regional security cooperation and enhance collective resilience against emerging…

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The Manila Times · Regions

Over P14M in fuel aid delivered in NVizcaya

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — More than P14 million in fuel subsidies has reached 7,053 tricycle drivers and operators in Nueva Vizcaya, including 1,311 beneficiaries from four towns, in the latest payout held at the…

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The Manila Times · Regions

3-day Handa Pilipinas held in Tarlac

THIS year’s Handa Pilipinas has shifted from technology exposition into a sustained capacity-building initiative to help local government units (LGUs) strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience, identify their…

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Philstar · Regions

Philippine hosts surfing’s premier Championship Tour event

The gods and goddesses of the waves are headed to Siargao as Olympic gold medalists, world champions and some of surfing’s biggest names will descend on Cloud 9 from today, October 30, to November 8 for the World Surf…

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The Manila Times · Regions

Kasibu barricade removal faces procedural hitch

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — The enforcement of a court order directing the removal of barricades on public roads in the municipality of Kasibu in Nueva Vizcaya encountered a procedural complication when residents at the…

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Philstar · Regions

Is the ?50 million for Bato about justice or diversion?

Today, Friday, marks the one week deadline given by DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender to authorities.

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Philstar · Regions

Mga numero ni Sara

Labing lisod nga tubagon ni Bise Presidente Sara Duterte sa iyang turno sa pagpresentar og mga ebidensiya ug mga testigo sa pagpadayon sa impeachment trial karong Nobyembre 9 mao ang dakong kalainan sa mga numero sa…

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Philstar · Regions

EDITORIAL - Life is cheap

What happened to a 20-year-old Architecture student last week in Lipa, Batangas, seems something made for telenovelas.

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