A meteor was spotted passing near Mayon Volcano on Monday evening, according to monitoring footage released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The bright object was seen at around 10:33 p.m. by Phivolcs' Ligñon Hill IP Camera. “The meteor did not directly strike the slopes of the volcano as it disintegrated before hitting the ground," PHIVOLCS said. As it passed by, Mayon Volcano remained under Alert Level 3 in PHIVOLCS' five-step alert syst

The long 'lost' rare and long-considered elusive Leyte bleeding-heart dove (Gallicolumba crinigera leytensis) was photographed at the Leyte Sab-an Basin Peatland (LSBP) Hydrological Unit, which served as the first known evidence in more than a century. This Leyte bleeding-heart dove is a forest-dependent dove and can be characterized by its red patch on its chest. The last recorded sight of the bird was in 1918, even though these species exist on other islands such as Bohol a

A developing climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean is being closely monitored by meteorologists, with early forecasts indicating the potential formation of a stronger-than-usual El Niño event that could influence global weather conditions in 2026. Under normal conditions, trade winds blow from east to west across the Pacific Ocean, pushing warm surface waters toward Asia and Australia. This process allows colder, nutrient-rich waters to rise along the eastern Pacific near the

CATANDUANES — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) conducted response operations after a dead sperm whale was discovered washed ashore in Barangay Batohonan, Sitio Ilo, Catanduanes. Authorities immediately responded to assess the situation and examine the remains of the marine animal to help determine the possible cause. Safety measures were also put in place to protect nearby residents and prevent potential health risks. BFAR is now closely coordinating with

Isang 63-anyos na lalaki mula sa Norway ang itinuturing na halos ganap nang gumaling mula sa HIV matapos sumailalim sa isang pambihira at mataas ang panganib na stem cell transplant—isang kaso na nagbibigay ng panibagong pag-asa sa siyensya. Tinaguriang “Oslo patient,” ang lalaki ay kabilang na ngayon sa iilang tao sa mundo—humigit-kumulang sampu—na nakaranas ng long-term remission mula sa HIV. Ngunit kakaiba ang kanyang kaso: ang donor ay mismong kanyang kapatid. Ang susi sa

In a moment that will be remembered for generations, the crew of Artemis II has safely returned to Earth after completing humanity’s first crewed journey around the Moon in over 50 years. Astronauts Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, and Victor Glover were seen seated together shortly after extraction, marking the successful end of a historic lunar flyby mission on April 11, 2026 (Philippine time). The mission, led by NASA in partnership with the Canadian Space Agen

In a historic leap for space exploration, astronauts aboard Artemis II have captured breathtaking close-up images of the Moon—offering humanity a rare glimpse of regions never before seen by human eyes. According to NASA, on April 6, 2026, the crew successfully flew around the Moon, documenting extraordinary views during their journey. These newly released images showcase the Moon in stunning detail, highlighting its rugged beauty and mysterious terrain. Among the most captiv

NASA has released a mesmerizing video of the Moon captured during the historic Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years. The 30-second clip showcases the Moon’s rugged terrain in astonishing clarity, with enhanced colors revealing subtle mineral differences across its surface—hues of red, purple, and blue bringing the ancient landscape to life. The footage was recorded by the Orion spacecraft, which launched on April 1, 2026, carrying fou