Philippines

DALY CITY — Taal volcano still poses a threat to many residents, as it continues to spew steam as magma builds up. The Filipino community from the San Francisco Bay Area came together to send much-needed...

PHILIPPINES — The local government of Tagaytay is appealing for donations of hygiene kits and cleaning supplies for its evacuation centers. Tagaytay City Mayor Agnes Delgado-Tolentino says they are preparing for an extended stay in evacuation...

There’s a new option for U.S. travelers who want to go the Philippines, but may not want to land at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Korean Air, which already operates flights from the US...

TORONTO — Filipino-Canadian tourist Rina Maramo, was traveling from Laguna to Batangas when she witnessed first-hand Taal volcano’s recent eruption, and saw the smoke and ashes spewing from the volcano. “It was a horrible experience.  Akala...

CANADA — The bayanihan spirit is evident in Toronto, as FilCans showed sympathy and raised donations for Taal evacuees however they ca,n....Read More

PHILIPPINES — ABS-CBN was able to get aerial footage of Taal’s volcano island — collapsed houses due to the weight of accumulated ash fall. Boats left behind by residents.  Livestock left by their owners still alive....

by Paul Garilao, ABS-CBN News PENSACOLA, FL — Fears continue to mount of a more explosive and more dangerous Taal volcano eruption — as some 40,000 people living in danger zones have fled their homes, and...

PHILIPPINES — Fishermen are all smiles from their bountiful catch at Lake Taal. They were asked why they continue to fish — despite the looming threat. Like the fishermen, other residents also risk their safety just...

At the municipal hall of Mataas na Kahoy in the province of Batangas, south of Manila, residents are waiting for donations of food and water as they struggle for normalcy after Taal volcano’s eruption. They were...

This was the scene at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, as thousands of people learned that their flights were canceled due to the eruption of Taal volcano Sunday afternoon. Taal is about 40 miles away south...