Brownish volcanic dust rises to a maximum height of about 700
meters above the crater
By Rhaydz B. Barcia, Correspondent
LEGAZPI CITY: Three episodes of minor ash explosions took place over
the summit crater of Mayon volcano on Tuesday morning three months
after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)
hoisted the alert level of volcano from level 1 to level 2 following
the increasing trend of abnormal condition.
Ed Laguerta, Phivolcs resident volcanologist in
Bicol told The Manila Times that the first occurrence of minor
explosions occurred at 5:37 on Tuesday morning here.
LEGAZPI CITY: Two known gambling lords in Bicol reportedly killed
each other early morning on Tuesday in Tigaon, Camarines Sur,
allegedly involving collections.
A House panel today is set to initiate investigations on allegations
that agrarian reform funds are being diverted for nonagrarian reform
projects in Vinzons, Camarines Norte.