The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that Taal Volcano’s degassing activity has once again produced volcanic smog, or “vog,” during its latest 24-hour monitoring of the active volcano in Batangas. In its Taal Volcano bulletin issued on Tuesday, Aug. 27,...
Taal Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) After days of volcanic smog or “vog” affecting nearby communities, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday, Aug. 22, that no vog had been observed at Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours. Based on its 24-hour bulletin...
Taal Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Wednesday, Aug. 21 that the volcanic smog or“vog” from Taal Volcano persists amid rising sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. Phivolcs reported in its Taal Volcano bulletin on Wednesday that...
Malacañang has cautioned the public over the vog produced by Taal Volcano which has so far forced suspension of classes in three provinces in Luzon. Taal Volcano in Batangas (Manila Bulletin file photo/ Ali Vicoy) Presidential Communications Office (PCO)-Natural Calamities and Disasters...
Taal Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that Taal Volcano’s degassing activity continues to produce volcanic smog or “vog” on Tuesday, Aug. 20. In its Taal Volcano bulletin issued on Tuesday, Phivolcs said that sulfur dioxide...
Trece Martires City veiled with smog at 2:40 p.m. on Aug. 19 (Photo courtesy of Lakwatsero Caviteño/MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE – Several municipal and city governments announced the suspension of classes on Tuesday, Aug. 20, due to volcanic smog or vog from Taal Volcano. The local...
A smog blankets the skyline of Metro Manila on Monday morning, August 19, 2024. (Mark Balmores/Manila Bulletin) Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum on Monday, Aug. 19 clarified that the haze observed over Metro Manila is not related to volcanic activity at Taal Volcano but is...
A smog blankets the skyline of Metro Manila on August 19, 2024 as monitoring stations of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recorded unhealthy air quality levels in some areas of Metro Manila the night before. This is suspected to be linked to heightened vog emissions from...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Aug. 19, urged the public to take precautions due to high levels of sulfur dioxide emissions from Taal Volcano, which are causing volcanic smog, or "vog." A smog blankets the skyline of Metro Manila on Monday morning, August 19, 2024. (Mark...
Volcanic smog along the coast of Cavite City taken at 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 19 (Photo courtesy of Allan Faustino Bella/MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE—Several local government units (LGUs) announced the suspension of classes on Monday, Aug. 19, due to volcanic smog or vog from Taal Volcano....
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in all levels in public and private schools in Muntinlupa effective 10 a.m. on Aug. 19 due to unhealthy air quality brought about by the volcanic smog, or vog, from Taal Volcano. The volcanic smog has reached...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday, Aug. 3, reported that three earthquakes were recorded at Taal Volcano in Batangas. Taal Volcano (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In its 24-hour monitoring, Phivolcs noted increased activity at Taal Volcano...