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11.11.09
Mayon Volcano erupts

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines— The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded an ash explosion in Mayon Volcano early Wednesday, which caused ash fall in Albay towns located southwest and northwest of the volcano.

"The explosion, which occurred at around 1:58 a.m., is a clear sign of magma intrusion toward the summit crater of the volcano," said Alex Baloloy, Phivolcs science research analyst.

11.11.09
Militant group spokesman shot dead in Bicol

A spokesman of a militant group was shot dead in Camarines Sur province in Bicol, a radio report said Wednesday.

Radio dzXL said Bayan Muna spokesman Rodrigo de Torres was on his way home in Del Gallego town when at least seven unidentified armed men opened fire on him.

11.10.09
Abaca ban now in effect in Catanduanes

To protect the industry, selling and transporting abaca planting materials outside the island-province of Catanduanes, the “abaca capital of the Philippines,” is now a crime punishable with imprisonment and heavy fines.

11.09.09
Army nabs 4 alleged NPA members in Sorsogon

MANILA - Four suspected members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) were captured in a military operation Saturday in Sorsogon province.

Lt. Col. Lito Sobejana, Army’s 3rd Scout Ranger Battalion commander, identified the alleged rebels as Beato Latosa, 35-year-old Amadeo Grayda of Juban town in Sorsogon, 38-year-old Nilo Escullar of Barcelona town and 18-year-old Ernesto Labadia of Bulan town.

Latosa is allegedly the assistant leader of Platoon Number 1 of the NPA and which allegedly operates in Magallanes town

11.09.09
‘Make HR agenda at meeting with Arroyo,’ Fil-Ams urge Clinton

Filipino-American human rights advocates have urged US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to make human rights part of the agenda when she meets with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo this week.

11.08.09
Mt. Mayon's Edifice Continues to Swell

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 5  --- Mayon 's edifice continues to swell, signs that magma is still building up, which is an indication that the volcano's state of unrest might lead to a major eruption, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) told the Philippines News Agency, Thursday.

09.08.09
NPC-SPUG slammed for bid to raise rates by P8.134/kwh

Representatives of different sectors in Catanduanes have denounced the recent petition filed by the National Power Corporation’s Small Power Utilities Group (NPC-SPUG) which would "unjustifiably" raise power rates to an "exorbitant" P14.5843 per kilowatt-hour, on top of other charges.