Category: Manila

Beneath the vast expanse of the Philippine Sea, scientists have uncovered what may be one of the largest calderas on Earth, the Apolaki Caldera. Named after Apolaki, the Filipino god of the sun and war, this colossal formation is a silent reminder of the country’s fiery geological past and its deep connection to the forces…

When Filipinos talk about the “Big One,” most of us think of the West Valley Fault, the one that runs beneath Metro Manila and nearby provinces. We’ve seen the maps, the drills, and the warnings. But beyond the mountains and over the Pacific, another danger quietly waits in a deep undersea trench that could unleash…