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Mayon Volcano just logged a staggering 539 volcanic earthquakes in just 24 hours — the highest count since its latest episode of unrest began back in January. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is closely monitoring the iconic cone-shaped volcano in Albay as seismic activity continues to intensify. Alert
Showbiz
Isang historic moment ang nangyari sa 98th Academy Awards kagabi — si Autumn Durald Arkapaw, a 46-year-old Filipino and African American Creole cinematographer, became the first woman ever to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography. She took home the award for her breathtaking work on Ryan Coogler's film "
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Engenes hoping for a reunion might want to sit down for this one. Belift Lab has released a definitive statement: Heeseung will not be returning to Enhypen. Period. In a statement sent to The Korea Herald, the entertainment label behind the K-pop group reaffirmed the decision despite massive fan campaigns,
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Hollywood legend Sean Penn just cemented his place in Oscar history — bagging his third Academy Award, this time for Best Supporting Actor in the political thriller 'One Battle After Another.' Penn, 65, plays Colonel Steven Lockjaw, a white nationalist military officer caught in an impossible love affair with
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The Philippine National Police is cracking down on gas stations that suddenly shut their doors amid the ongoing fuel price crisis — and they're not buying excuses. PNP chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a statement on Sunday that while they understand the pressures gas station operators
Sports
Filipino cue sports legend Carlo "Black Tiger" Biado just added another championship to his already stacked resume — capturing the 2026 US Open One-Pocket Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday. And he did it the hard way, grinding through 10 straight hours of competition. In an all-Filipino final
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Move over, Kuya Carlos — there's another Yulo making waves on the world gymnastics stage. Karl Eldrew Yulo, the 18-year-old younger brother of Olympic champion Carlos Yulo, just won his first-ever gold medal in the seniors division at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series in Antalya, Turkey. Karl
Politics
The legal battle over Rodrigo Duterte's crimes against humanity case at the International Criminal Court is getting more intense by the week. Lawyers representing drug war victims have just asked the ICC to shut down yet another attempt by Duterte's defense team to delay the proceedings
Economy
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced that strategic oil reserves will be released "immediately" in Asia and Oceania, with reserves in the Americas and Europe to follow by end of March. It's the largest emergency oil release in IEA history — and it directly affects fuel
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Mark your calendars, mga ka-trabaho — Malacañang has officially published Proclamation 1189 declaring March 20, Friday, as a regular holiday nationwide in celebration of Eid'l Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. That means a long weekend is coming! The proclamation was signed by Executive Secretary
Crime
Authorities have intercepted two parcels containing almost 20 kilograms of shabu worth an estimated P135.96 million at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Cargo Center in Pasay City — and the drugs were sneakily concealed inside coffee and tea packages. The Philippine National Police (PNP) revealed on Sunday that the
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Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island erupted for the third time this year on Sunday evening, March 15, generating a massive five-kilometer eruption column. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) logged the moderately explosive eruption at around 6:07 p.m. PHIVOLCS immediately released computer simulations of the ash