20,000 evacuated as Philippine volcano oozes lava (USA Today)
The Philippines’ most active volcano oozed lava and shot up plumes of ash Tuesday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and face the possibility of a bleak Christmas in a shelter.
Army beefs up forces in Bukidnon after clashes (GMA News)
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines The Philippine Army on Wednesday beefed up its forces in the southern province of Bukidnon to go against communist rebels a day after a series of heavy fighting there that left 11 people dead.
Eruptions continue on Philippine volcano, thousands evacuated (TVNZ)
Mayon volcano in the Philippines is continuing to shoot out plumes of ash, burning rocks and mud its slopes
Philippine volcano threatens to erupt (Guardian Unlimited)
Government begins evacuation of urban areas near Legazpi as scientists warn Mount Mayon shows increased levels of activity Tens of thousands of people were today being moved from towns and villages around a volcano in the Philippines, after it began spewing lava and ash. Mount Mayon, in the Albay province, is one of the most active volcanos in the Philippines. It began releasing lava earlier …
Philippines arrests alleged militant wanted by US (Manila Bulletin)
MANILA, Philippines (AP) An alleged founder of an al-Qaida-linked Philippine militant group who is wanted by the U.S. government in the kidnapping of an American missionary 16 years ago was arrested in Manila on Wednesday, an official said.
Philippines Arrests Founder Member Of Abu Sayyaf Islamic Militant Group (INO News)
(RTTNews) – Authorities in Philippines said Wednesday that the country’s security forces have arrested Abdul Basir Latip, one of the alleged founder members of al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf Islamic militant group.
