Ashfall destroys P578 million in coffee, other cash crops, livestock and infra
The damage from Taal Volcano’s eruption has reached P577.59 million in crops and livestock, with coffee growers hardest hit at ...
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Batangas plants still operational
First Gen Corp. said Tuesday its three gas-fired power plants in Batangas City, including the 1000-megawatt Santa Rita, 500-MW San ...
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Munti team sent to ashfall-hit Batangas towns
The local government of Muntinlupa has sent a rescue team to augment relief operations in Batangas following the eruption of ...
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Ashfall blanket
A man walks on the grassy pathwalk near the toll gate of Eton city, helplessly covered by ash from the ...
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Frustration grows for families of volcano victims
WHAKATANE, New Zealand—The brother of a tour guide who died in the White Island volcano disaster said Thursday stalled efforts ...
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Devastation after volcano eruption
WHAKATANE, New Zealand"•Tales of heroism, devastation and horrifying injuries emerged Tuesday after New Zealand’s smoldering White Island volcano exploded, killing ...
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