MAYON VOLCANO MAY ERUPT ANYTIME – PHIVOLCS

Majestic Mayon Volcano, known all over the world for its near-perfect cone, might erupt anytime soon. This was disclosed by Philvolcs director Reynaldo Punongbayan in an interview with local radio station DZGB of Albay. Mayon Volcano experienced tremors of volcanic origin the past few weeks and have also been experiencing crater glows, which lead geologists to deduce that an eruption might happen soon. Residents living within the danger zone have already been asked to evacuate their residences as a precautionary measure.

Norma Banares-Pimentel Retires from Fibertex

Norma Banares-Pimentel, a long time employee of Fibertex retired May 27 1999. Her last position was head of the Human Resources Department. Norma opted for early retirement, saying that now she can do things she was not able to do while she was working. In fact, right after retiring, Norma will go to Bacacay to attend the hearing of the Civil Action vs. Jose Banares along with her siblings.

Clanster Molested!

Bacacay, Albay -- Residents of this peaceful fishing village are crying foul over the recent incident of molestation in the village's poblacion. The victim, Bem-Bem, as reportedly waiting for her uncle Allan when she was approached by a man who told her that he would help her look for Allan in the plaza. The man then took the child to a vacant lot somewhere near the plaza and there abused the girl.
The girl returned with blood stains in her underwear, prompting the mother to have her examined.
Police operatives are now looking for the suspect, who they believed have already skipped town. The child, however, remains that she can identify the man if she sees him again.
(with reports from Daraga, Albay via DZJS)

Esperanza Actress is Clan Relative

The white haired female majordomo of Jackie Lou Blanco in the popular ABS-CBN telenovela "Esperanza" is a clan relative, according to Onesimo Banares. Amable Quiambao-Viray, Ama to her friends and students, is a Bacacayena and a relative of the clan. She is a member of the Gantimpala Theater Company and has played on-screen roles such as the critically-acclaimed movie "Himala".

Jeselene Banares to Marry Long-time Boyfriend

Jeselene Banares, daughter of Jesus and Linda Banares, will marry long-time boyfriend Mark on December 27, 1998 at the San Sebastian Church in Manila. Reception will follow at the Sofitel Grand Boulevard Hotel along Roxas Boulevard. Maid of Honor is Jeselene's sister Lorna.

OSB to sue PLDT

Onesimo S. Banares is set to sue PLDT for billing him overseas call he did not make amounting to P20,000.00. This is the 2nd time Onesimo was billed for overseas calls he did not make.

"Loleng" Lashes Bicol

Typhoon "Loleng" (international name "Mitch") passed through the province of Albay in the Bicol Region, destroying properties amounting to millions of Pesos in damages. In the Banares Compound in Bacacay alone, "Loleng" uprooted years-old trees and destroyed crops. No destruction was reported in the Clan mother house, also in Bacacay.