The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, January 6, announced that it has raised a Code White Alert as part of its preparations for the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene, which is expected to draw millions of devotees. The alert was activated three days before the Traslacion and will remain in...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday, January 6, raised Mayon Volcano’s alert status from Level 2 to Alert Level 3, signaling an increased likelihood of a hazardous eruption. In an advisory, Phivolcs said that since the volcano’s alert was elevated to...
Mayon Volcano continues to show signs of increased unrest, with 85 rockfall events recorded in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Tuesday, January 6. Phivolcs said the latest incandescent rockfall from the summit lava dome occurred at 10:46...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed on Tuesday, January 6, a weak ash emission at Kanlaon Volcano after grayish plumes were observed rising from its summit crater early in the morning. In an advisory, Phivolcs said time-lapse footage from IP cameras at the...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday, January 3, observed increased volcanic activity at Mayon Volcano, prompting authorities to maintain Alert Level 2 and caution the public against venturing into high-risk areas. From 12 a.m. on January 2 to 12 a.m. on...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) warned the public about fraudulent schemes involving individuals impersonating DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon and other high-ranking officials to solicit money or favors. The agency said scammers are creating fake social media accounts, emails, and...
Two phreatic eruptions, both lasting two minutes, transpired at Taal Volcano on early Thursday morning, Dec. 4, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The agency said the eruptions occurred at the Taal main crater at 12:58 a.m., and 1:04 a.m. “These events...
A minor ash emission was observed at Kanlaon Volcano on Friday morning, Nov. 21, with the activity lasting for about eight minutes before ceasing at 7:20 a.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. Phivolcs said the ash emission began at 7:12 a.m., producing...
Taal Volcano produced a brief phreatomagmatic burst on Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, sending grayish plumes above the Main Crater, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The three-minute event, from 6:51 a.m. to 6:54 a.m., generated plumes that rose up to 2,800 meters...
Citing the extensive impact of Typhoon Tino, the Department of Health (DOH) raised a Code Blue Alert on Thursday, Nov. 6, across all its facilities and operations nationwide. “Bunsod ng lawak ng epekto ng Bagyong Tino, itinaas ni DOH Sec. Ted Herbosa ang CODE BLUE alert sa mga pasilidad at...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, November 3, announced that it has placed all its Cebu chapters on full alert as Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) moves westward and is expected to affect parts of the Visayas region in the coming days. Following the directive of PRC Chairman...
Kanlaon Volcano emitted a grayish ash plume reaching up to 300 meters above its summit crater on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 30, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. Time-lapse footage from the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory in Canlaon City’s IP camera showed the...
