LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Monday that volcanic smog, or “vog,” was again observed in Taal Volcano in ...

Bita Paka village holds special significance as it is the birthplace of Peter Torot, a revered Catholic figure whom many believe was a saint due to his apostolic work centuries ago. For these six ...

But soon they met Prakash, or Paka, a shadow figure living in oblivion for over three decades in the valley after being lost from Kathmandu. He had only hazy memories of his family and home in Jhapa, ...

LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas province emitted more sulfur dioxide (SO2) on Saturday, August 31, causing the reappearance of volcanic smog or “vog.” The Philippine Institute of ...

Taal Volcano has been observed releasing volcanic smog or vog for the past 24 hours, prompting the health bureau to issue warnings. Vog is a mixture of sulfur dioxide and other gases that combine with ...