Philippine News Compiled 🇵🇭

LOOK: Lava flows from Mayon Volcano crater as effusive eruption continues The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Saturday released images of continued lava effusion of restive Mayon Volcano in Albay. [GMA NEWS]

Cagayan de Oro blaze damages cost P1.7M, leaving 190 families affected At least 190 families were affected by the fire that hit a residential area in Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, according to the report from GMA Regional TV One Mindanao in "Saksi." [GMA NEWS]

Lava flow and pyroclastic currents observed on Mayon volcano, says PHIVOLCS Lava effusion with collapse-fed pyroclastic density currents was observed on Mayon Volcano late Wednesday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. [GMA NEWS]

Minor phreatomagmatic eruptions monitored at Taal Volcano - PHIVOLCS A minor phreatomagmatic eruption is currently taking place at Taal Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said on Tuesday afternoon. [GMA NEWS]

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolts Tuba, Benguet  A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Tuba, Benguet on Thursday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). [GMA NEWS]

TD Haishen approaches PAR A tropical depression with the international name Haishen may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) today, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. [PHILSTAR]

Impeachment Trial Day 8: NBI chief Matibag presents add’l evidence in support of Article IV By Brian Campued and Dean Aubrey Caratiquet On Monday, the House prosecution and defense panels answered questions from senator-judges as they issued oral arguments for and against the issuance of subpoenas for the bank and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio. This was capped off by a Senate […] The post Impeachment Trial Day 8: NBI chief Matibag presen

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded off the coast of Baganga, Davao Oriental on Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. [GMA NEWS]

Iran war has cost the US more than $38B, budget office says WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. war against Iran has cost the Department of Defense more than $38 billion through Aug. 1, and will continue costing up to $3 billion a month or more depending on the intensity of the conflict, according to an assessment released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.CBO said the war is expected to contribute to inflation into the first quarter of 2027, m [MANILA BULLETIN]

Moderate eruption recorded at Kanlaon Volcano  BACOLOD CITY — Kanlaon Volcano erupted on Thursday morning as authorities warned of possible ashfall in parts of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Cebu province. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the moderate eruption began at 7:33 a.m. and lasted about three minutes. Phivolcs director Teresito Bacolcol said the blast sent a dark gray plume two to three ki [MANILA TIMES]