Kanlaon gets restive anew; Taal calms down

MANILA, Philippines — Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island became restive anew just as Taal volcano in Batangas, which has had a series of steam-driven explosions since early this month, has calmed down. Kanlaon volcano spewed ash that rose up to 500 meters on early Saturday during three brief volcanic ash events recorded by the Philippine