The Department of Health (DOH) has raised the Code White Alert nationwide until Saturday, Nov. 2, in observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, ensuring that hospitals are fully prepared to handle any potential medical emergencies during this significant holiday. The Code White Alert...
Kanlaon Volcano (Phivolcs File Photo) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported 64 volcano-tectonic earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano since midnight on Thursday, Oct. 31. These earthquakes, ranging from magnitude 0.9 to 2.9 and occurring at depths of 2 to 8 kilometers...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development-Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area) has reminded the people to stay safe and healthy this All Saints’ Day. DOH Assistant Secretary Dr. Ariel Valencia urged the people to practice proper food...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development-Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area) has placed hospitals and health facilities in the region on code white alert from Oct. 21 to 27 as tropical storm “Kristine” approached the country. "We...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed on Saturday, Oct. 19, that it has been monitoring “ashing” events at Kanlaon Volcano and noted that the current activity may lead to “eruptive unrest” and an increase in the alert level. Kanlaon Volcano (Screenshot:...
This screenshot of the Taal Volcano shows a minor phreatic eruption at the Main Crater at 7:21 a.m. on Oct. 10, 2024. The eruption was documented by thermal cameras at the Daang Kastila Observation Station (VTDK) and an IP camera at the Taal Volcano Observatory (TVO) in Barangay Buco. (Courtesy of...
Alert Level 1 remains in effect despite a “minor phreatomagmatic eruption” recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday, Oct. 5. Taal Volcano in Batangas / Ali Vicoy / Manila Bulletin / file photo In an advisory, Phivolcs stated that the eruption at...
A phreatomagmatic eruption occurred at the Main Crater of Taal Volcano Island at 4:21 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2024. This video screenshot was captured by the thermal camera of the Daang Kastila Observation Station (VTDK) on the northern rim. The eruption generated a small-volume pyroclastic density current...
Courtesy of Barangay 105/MANILA BULLETIN About 2,000 families who lost their homes due to the fire that razed 12 tenement buildings on September 14 and 15 along Road 10, Tondo, Manila, appealed for any kind of donations. Read here: https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/14/fire-hits-houses-in-tondo-6 Some of the...
Courtesy of Manila DRRM Office/MANILA BULLETIN Around 20 families were left homeless by a fire that gutted 10 houses at Block 17, Barangay 649, Baseco Compound in Manila on Thursday, August 29. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported that the fire was raised to first alarm at 11:16 a.m. and...
Screenshot of time-lapse footage showing degassing from Kanlaon Volcano’s summit between 6:15 and 6:35 a.m. on August 21, 2024. Recorded by the Mansalanao Observation Station IP Camera. (Screengrab from Phivolcs Facebook page) Kanlaon Volcano’s sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions stayed at elevated...
Taal Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed continuous degassing activity at Taal Volcano, resulting in hazy conditions in nearby communities due to volcanic smog, or “vog.” According to the 24-hour Taal Volcano summary released...
