(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a 5.2-magnitude earthquake in Abra province early Sunday morning, Aug. 28. Phivolcs said the quake struck 12 kilometers (km) southwest of Pilar, Abra at around 2:27 a.m. It was felt at Intensity V (strong) in...
1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero has filed a bill that would set aside modernization funds worth P3 billion for the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs logo Romero authored and filed House Bill (HB) No. 3587 in order to make Phivolcs at par with the best...
(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a 4.2-magnitude earthquake in Batangas province Monday evening, Aug. 22. Phivolcs said the quake struck 4 kilometers (km) northeast of Tingloy, Batangas at around 10:59 p.m. The earthquake was felt at...
(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a 5.0-magnitude earthquake in Masbate province early Saturday morning, Aug. 20. It was initially measured as a magnitude 5.2 quake but Phivolcs later revised it to magnitude 5.0. Phivolcs said the quake struck...
State seismologists continue to detect aftershocks nearly a month after the destructive July 27 magnitude 7.0 northwestern Luzon quake. Aftermath of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake (Photo courtesy of Dugong Elementary School) In an advisory issued as of 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, the Philippine...
(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a 5.0-magnitude earthquake in Surigao del Norte on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 17. It was initially measured as a magnitude 5.1 quake but Phivolcs later revised it to magnitude 5.0. Phivolcs said the quake...
(PHIVOLCS) Twenty-eight volcanic tremors and a 2,800-meter-high plume were recorded in Taal Volcano the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Wednesday, Aug. 17, as the restive volcano remained under Alert Level 1. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, Phivolcs...
(PHIVOLCS) Seventeen volcanic earthquakes in Taal Volcano were recorded the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in its bulletin on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Of the 17 volcanic quakes, 15 tremors lasted two to 15 minutes, it said. Phivolcs also observed a...
(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a 4.5-magnitude earthquake in Ilocos Norte Monday afternoon, Aug. 15. Phivolcs said the quake struck 10 kilometers (km) southeast of the municipality of Carasi in the province of Ilocos Norte at 4:19 p.m. The...
The Lipa Archdiocesan Social Action Center (LASAC)has appealed for N-95 masks after the Taal Volcano showed an increased emission of the harmful sulfur dioxide. Photo LASAC FB CBCP News said LASAC said the face masks are intended for residents in areas near the Taal Volcano. Face mask donations may...
Taal Volcano in Batangas (PIXABAY) A 2,100-meter-high steam plume was observed emanating from the Taal Volcano in Batangas the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Sunday, Aug. 14. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, Phivolcs noted the occurrence of a...
(PHIVOLCS) Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said the moderately strong earthquakes felt in various parts of the Philippines on Saturday, Aug. 13 is a “normal” occurrence as the country records around 20 earthquakes daily. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology...
