The rise is the biggest year-on-year since October 2023
Oct 30, 2026
LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday raised Mayon Volcano’s alert status from Level 2 to Level 3 following a moderately explosive eruption that sent an ash plume 3,000 meters above its summit. The eruption occurred at 11:53 a.m. on Oct. 30, producing a dense, rapidly rising ash column
For Spanish actors Andreas Muñoz and Marta Codina, portraying two key figures in the Filipino film “Los Salvajes Bravos” offered an opportunity to explore the complex history between Spain and the Philippines and, at the same time, served as a way to honor the Filipinos who endured injustices under the colonial era. “Los Salvajes Bravos,”
MANILA, Philippines — The Michelin Guide announced FLOW as the latest addition to the Philippines’ Michelin-starred restaurants on October 29. Located along Chino Roces Avenue in Makati, the fine-dining establishment brings the country’s total to 10 starred restaurants. However, the Guide’s 2027 selection recognized 127 establishments in all.ments in all. Yet, if so many restaurants received
ATLANTA— Onyeka Okongwu scored a season-high 29 points and had 12 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 114-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA on Thursday night. Atlanta snapped a three-game losing streak to improve to 3-3, and halted Cleveland’s three-game winning streak. The Cavs are 3-2. READ: NBA preview: Hawks aim
NEW ORLEANS — Jeremiah Fears had 22 points, a career-high 13 assists and eight rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 132-120 win over the Sacramento Kings in the NBA on Thursday night. Zion Williamson had an efficient night with 22 points on 10 of 12 from the floor, with all of those
Moviegoers who easily become uncomfortable around spiders and feel immediate discomfort from being trapped in enclosed spaces might want to think twice before watching “Crawlers.” However, those who enjoy the opposite may want to include the film in their Halloween marathon. Directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández, the 2026 horror-thriller follows Serena (Matilda Lutz), an underappreciated
COTABATO CITY — Elected members of the Bangsamoro Parliament began arriving at the Bangsamoro Government Center (BGC) on Friday morning for its inaugural session on the afternoon. At around 10 a.m., luxury vehicles were seen at the BGC’s main gate as light rain continued to fall. Among the early birds were Moro Islamic Liberation Front
MANILA, Philippines — In a country where millions live in poverty and struggle to make ends meet, the cost of holding a wake and burying a loved one can be overwhelming, especially for families still burdened by hospital bills and debts after prolonged medical treatment. Government data showed that 9.7% of the Philippine population, or
(2ND UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano recorded a moderately explosive eruption on Friday, Oct. 30, sending a grayish ash plume 3,000 meters above the volcano, the state volcanology agency said. The eruption began at 11:53 a.m. and ended at 11:59 a.m., lasting nearly six minutes, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
The government proposes to make bid-rigging in building renovation a criminal offense, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a HK$10 million fine. Laws against triads will also be tightened.
'I didn't believe that I would be able to pull that win off because she played insane,' Russian Diana Shnaider says of Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala
The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 28, after what his spokesperson described as a “brief
