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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday, May 16, that it had monitored two "phreatic eruptions" or steam-driven eruptions, at Taal Volcano. Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group In its 24-hour observation from May 15 to 16, the institute said the...

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology (Phivolcs) cited the specific areas that will be affected by the estimated 7.2-magnitude earthquake upon the movement of the West Valley Fault. Phivolcs spearheaded the talk on risk reduction among common hazards in the Philippines like earthquakes and...

The Department of Health (DOH) issued a strong reminder to the public on Friday, Sept. 22, urging them to prioritize their health and well-being. In light of the volcanic smog or “vog” presence, the DOH advised residents to take precautionary measures. The DOH also recommended that individuals...

LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) teamed up with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for disaster preparedness via resources, expertise and facilities sharing. As part of the initiative, LRT-1 employees and partners are undergoing Rapid Earthquake Damage...