Iloilo Metropolitan Times

06/06/2026

: NASA recently shared a stunning photo Venus, highlighting details of the Venusian terrain.

📷 NASA en español/Facebook

06/06/2026

2-0!

Playing like well-oiled machines, the New York Knicks have taken a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs, 105-104.

Jalen Brunson made a big steal and hit a big free throw to help the Knicks to end the Spurs in Game 2.

The Knicks are two wins away from their first NBA title since 1973.

06/06/2026

: After American tennis players Jessica Pegula and Hailey Baptiste withdrew due to injuries, Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala has been elevated to the main draw of the WTA 500 HSBC Championships in London.

06/06/2026

TROPICAL DEPRESSION ESTER EXITED THE PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Location of Center (10:00 AM):
The center of Tropical Depression ESTER was estimated based on all available data at 550 km North Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (OUTSIDE PAR) (25.4°N, 123.8°E).

Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 55 km/h, and central pressure of 1002 hPa

Present Movement:
East northeastward at 20 km/h

Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong winds extend outwards up to 240 km from the center

06/06/2026

NASA SHARES STUNNING NEW IMAGE OF JUPITER

NASA has released a captivating image of Jupiter, highlighting the planet’s massive storms and powerful particle accelerators.

The photo offers another glimpse into the largest planet in our solar system and the dynamic activity taking place within its atmosphere.

📸 NASA Solar System

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06/06/2026

LAVA FLOW CONTINUES AT MAYON VOLCANO

Fresh lava flow was observed at the summit crater of Mayon Volcano at 1:52 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, based on images released by PHIVOLCS.

Alert Level 3 remains in effect over the volcano, indicating a relatively high level of unrest.

Authorities continue to prohibit entry into the 6-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone due to ongoing volcanic hazards.

📸 PHIVOLCS

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06/06/2026

NASA ORDERS ISS ASTRONAUTS TO SHELTER AMID AIR LEAK CONCERN

NASA briefly instructed astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to take shelter inside a docked SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft while Russia addressed an air leak in the station’s Zvezda module.

The precautionary measure was taken as engineers assessed and worked to repair the leak, which has been a recurring concern aboard the orbiting laboratory.

Operations later continued as officials monitored the situation.

🚀📸 NASA

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05/06/2026

TROPICAL DEPRESSION ESTER ENTERS PAR

As of 2:00 a.m. on June 6, 2026, Tropical Depression EsterPH is being monitored inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to DOST-PAGASA.

Formerly identified as LPA 06a, the weather disturbance has intensified into a tropical depression and is now under close monitoring by weather authorities.

The public is advised to stay updated and follow official advisories from PAGASA regarding the movement and possible impacts of Ester.

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📸 DOST-PAGASA

05/06/2026

Three carriers have announced seat sales, offering travelers the opportunity to secure lower fares and plan their trips ahead.

Three carriers have announced seat sales, offering travelers the opportunity to secure lower fares and plan their trips ahead. Gokongwei-led airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) celebrates Independence Day with a seat sale, allowing domestic and international destinations to be booked for as low as PHP1 one-w...

05/06/2026

: President Bongbong Marcos led the inauguration of the four-story West Visayas State University (WVSU) College of Law (COL) Building in La Paz, Iloilo City, on Friday, June 5.

"This new facility will allow even more young people to pursue that dream closer to home and with the tools they need to succeed," said Marcos. | RLL/

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