In its 8pm bulletin on Dec. 14, 2009, PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) raised Mayon Volcano’s alert status from level 2 to level 3. This means that magma is close to the crater and hazardous explosive eruption is imminent. Mayon Volcano is located in the province of Albay in the Bicol Region.
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LA-based artists to hold fundraising for typhoon survivors
JAUS, in association with the ongoing Filophile exhibition, will present a talk regarding the typhoon relief efforts taking place in Manila and surrounding areas on Sunday December 13, 2009 at 3pm (LA time) or Dec. 14 8:30am (Manila time). The presentation is intended to raise awareness regarding the devastation caused by the storms and the effects...
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Ma-Anne Dionisio, Canada’s Lead Star of Miss Saigon to sing at Unity Concert for typhoon victims
More than 7 million Filipinos continue to suffer from the after-effects of three major tropical storms which hit the Southeast Asian country and caused massive floods, landslides and extensive damage killing more than 700 human lives. In Toronto, various groups came together and issued a call to help raise funds for the countless victims of...
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CDRC announces ABKD 2009 Poster Contest winners
The Citizens’ Disaster Response Center (CDRC) has awarded the winners of the annual nationwide poster-making contest entitled “APOY, BAGYO, KALAMIDAD: DIBUHONG PAMBATA (ABKD) 2009”. Each of the twelve finalists, children aged 7-12 years old, received a cash prize, certificate and a gift during the awarding ceremony at the Citizens’ Disaster Response Center Conference Room last...