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News from Oct 30, 2026 (UTC)

Philippines isSteady

About usual

Last 14 days

Oct 17Oct 30

Why

  1. Mayon volcano erupted, alert was raised, and evacuations were ordered in Albay.

    10 eventshngn.comSource

  2. Police urged Bato dela Rosa to surrender as a deadline lapsed, and a manhunt for him is underway.

    25 eventsphilstar.com, manilatimes.netSource

  3. Journalist Philip Lustre was arrested on libel charges in the Philippines.

    5 eventsifj.orgSource

What happened

  • Statements24%
  • Cooperation51%
  • Criticism14%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure6%
  • Fighting5%

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