MODERATE ERUPTION Mayon Volcano had a moderately explosive eruption on Oct. 30, 2026, sending an ash plume 3 kilometers above its crater, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Alert Level 3 has been raised, Phivolcs said. PHOTO COURTESYOF DOST-PHIVOLCS
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EXPORT Robotic arms are seen at a final assembly workshop of the FAW-Volkswagen factorty in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Oct. 19, 2026. Volkswagen is looking to export at least 300,000 vehicles made in China each year as it tries to overcome competition and slow growth in China. AFP PHOTO
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WORSENING WATER SHORTAGE This photograph taken on Oct. 12, 2026 shows villager Rehana Khatun standing along the eroded Padma river embankment at Namo Jagannathpur village, near the Bangladesh-India frontier. AFP
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ON A MISSION The Philippines’ Alexandra Eala hits a return against Australia’s Talia Gibson during the WTA Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2026. AFP PHOTO
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The Manila Times holds its Year-end Economic Forum 2026 'Beyond UMIC: Locking in on sustainable, equitable growth,' at the New World Makati on Oct. 29, 2026. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
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The EcoWaste Coalition starts the Zero Waste Undas campaign at the Manila North Cemetery (Main Gate) in Santa Cruz, Manila, on Oct. 29, 2026. Organized annually by the EcoWaste Coalition, the campaign seeks to encourage an eco-friendly and waste-free observance of Undas. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
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Passengers traveling through Caticlan can save on transportation by walking between the jetty port and the nearby airport terminal. PHOTOS BY JOSEPH BAUTISTA
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To ensure safe, orderly, and efficient port operations for the upcoming holiday rush, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is enforcing mandatory berthing schedules nationwide for Oplan Undas 2026, effective Oct. 28 to Nov. 4. PHOTO FROM PPA
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