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The Citarum River is contaminated with paracetamol and amoxicillin, threatening public health and the environment.  Since the discovery of Paracetamol and Amoxicillin contamination, the government has been working to improve waste management and educate the public.

On June 8, 2024, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a significant rise in sulfur dioxide emissions from Kanlaon Volcano, reaching 4,397 tons per day. This elevated level of emissions signals heightened volcanic activity, necessitating Alert Level 2. This warning highlights potential explosive eruptions and restricts access to the volcano’s 4-kilometer radius.

The Philippines faced a difficult period ahead, dealing with the arrival of Typhoon Aghon (Ewiniar) and bracing for the impact of La Nina. Philippine authorities reported that Typhoon Aghon (Ewiniar) killed at least seven people when it hit the country over the weekend. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday, May 28, that search and rescue efforts would continue. Aghon brought strong winds and heavy rain to provinces south of the capital, shutting down airports and seaports and disrupting power supply.