Joey Salceda

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines— The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded an ash explosion in Mayon Volcano early Wednesday, which caused ash fall in Albay towns located southwest and northwest of the volcano.

"The explosion, which occurred at around 1:58 a.m., is a clear sign of magma intrusion toward the summit crater of the volcano," said Alex Baloloy, Phivolcs science research analyst.

The explosion, which lasted for about three minutes, was accompanied by rumbling sounds. Residents in the towns of Camalig, Guinobatan, Polangui, Oas, and Ligao City reported experiencing the ash fall.

Baloloy said, however, that the height of the ash column was not recorded because clouds covered the view of the volcano and it was still dark when the explosion happened.

Villanueva for President?

Have you heard the news? The leader of Jesus is Lord Movement - Bro. Eddie Villanueva is reportedly bent on running again for president in 2010… to which a disgruntled observer said, “Anong palagay niya sa Pilipinas, kulto?”

Top 5 Political Questions to Ask Bro. Eddie Villanueva

5: To date, how much pork barrel has been enjoyed by your son Joel as a party-list representative?

4: If you and Bro. Mike Velarde would go head to head in the 2010 presidential polls, who do you think the Lord would choose - if He could vote?

3: You? Really now?

2: In 2004, you claimed that the Jesus is Lord Movement had five million loyal members. Do you remember how many of them actually rejected your presidential bid?