Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Sends Ash 4,000 Meters Into the Sky

A light magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 8.6 km (5.3 mi) west of Wao, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, at 2:13 am local time on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The quake had a shallow depth of 8 km (5 mi) and was not reported to have been felt.

The closest larger town to the epicenter, Wao, with a population of 18,000, is located 8.6 km (5.3 mi) east of the quake’s epicenter. Residents in Wao likely experienced very weak shaking. In contrast, Manila, the capital of the Philippines, situated 866 km (538 mi) away, did not feel the earthquake.

As Holy Week Approaches, Agdao Public Market Sees Price Increases on Select Goods

As Holy Week draws near, vendors at Agdao Public Market are reporting slight price hikes on certain goods, particularly fish and produce commonly used during the season.

Fish prices have risen, with Matambaka now selling at ₱260 per kilo, up from ₱240, and Moromoro reaching ₱60 per kilo. Vendors attribute the increases to heightened demand and expect prices to rise further before the weekend.

Tilapia remains stable at ₱100 per kilo, while other popular fish like danggit and bangus are priced at ₱200 and ₱220 per kilo, respectively.

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Coconuts, often used in Holy Week dishes like binignit, have increased to ₱21 each, a noticeable rise from previous weeks. While sellers don’t anticipate further hikes, they note that supplies are tight.

Chicken prices have remained steady at ₱195 per kilo since January, and pork prices have seen a slight drop. Live pork is now priced at around ₱200 per kilo, while dressed pork ranges from ₱340 to ₱360, depending on supply and transport costs.

Fruit prices are mostly stable. Mangoes are selling for ₱120 per kilo, while watermelon and oranges are priced at ₱50. Apples are at ₱25 each, and kamote, another common binignit ingredient, is priced at ₱60 per kilo, with a slight potential increase during the week.

Vegetable prices are mixed. Ampalaya has doubled in price to ₱80 per kilo, while items like carrots, eggplants, and potatoes have seen price reductions in recent days.

Despite these fluctuations, vendors report that overall supply remains steady.

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MANILA, Philippines — No Low-Pressure Areas or Storms in PAR on Holy Tuesday, but Two Weather Systems to Affect the Country, Says Pagasa

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that there are no low-pressure areas or storms currently within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of Holy Tuesday. However, two weather systems are expected to influence the country in the coming days.

In its latest weather forecast, Pagasa said that a frontal system will bring rain and cooler conditions to parts of Northern Luzon, particularly in the Batanes, Cagayan, and Ilocos regions. Meanwhile, the easterlies, or winds coming from the Pacific, will affect the rest of the country, leading to warm and humid conditions along with isolated rain showers, particularly in the afternoon.

Pagasa also advised the public to stay updated on weather conditions, especially in areas where the easterlies and frontal system may bring varying levels of rainfall.

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“We are not monitoring any storms or low-pressure areas, either inside or outside the PAR, at the moment. However, two weather systems are currently affecting our country,” said Pagasa weather specialist Chenel Dominguez.

According to Dominguez, the frontal system is expected to bring cloudy skies and rainfall to Batanes, Cagayan, and Apayao in Northern Luzon. Meanwhile, the easterlies are forecast to persist, causing hot and humid conditions across the rest of the country, with possible rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.

Metro Manila: 27 to 35 degrees Celsius

Baguio City: 18 to 25 degrees Celsius

Laoag City: 25 to 32 degrees Celsius

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Tuguegarao: 25 to 34 degrees Celsius

Legazpi City: 24 to 32 degrees Celsius

Puerto Princesa City: 26 to 34 degrees Celsius

Tagaytay: 24 to 33 degrees Celsius

Kalayaan Islands: 26 to 34 degrees Celsius

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Iloilo City: 23 to 32 degrees Celsius

Cebu: 26 to 32 degrees Celsius

Tacloban City: 25 to 32 degrees Celsius

Cagayan De Oro City: 26 to 32 degrees Celsius

Zamboanga City: 26 to 33 degrees Celsius

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