Cayetano replaces Sotto as Senate President in 13-9 vote

By Alexia Bangayan During the Senate Plenary session on Monday, May 11, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano was elected as the new Senate President after securing a 13-9 vote, following the possible transfer of the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. The election was initiated after senators approved the motion requesting a change in…

Guinobatan in Zero Visibility as Mayon spews Thick Ash

By Maxine Agno  Guinobatan, Albay, was plunged into near-total darkness on Sunday, May 3, as Mayon Volcano unleashed a massive plume of ash that reached about 3,000 meters, bringing zero visibility to major roads and trapping residents in its wake. The ashfall has paralyzed local transportation and prompted an emergency response from provincial and municipal…