The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said there was no aftershock or damage to properties that may occur due to the 4.9-magnitude quake in Surigao del Sur. Phivolcs Phivolcs said the earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur at 2:22 p.m. on Sunday, March...
BUTUAN CITY – A magnitude-4.9 earthquake hit Surigao del Sur on Sunday afternoon, March 24. MAP of Surigao del Sur with the municipality of Marihatag highlighted. No injury or damage was reported in the earthquake, the Surigao del Sur Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed its support for the global movement for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23. Photo from Pixabay "This hour-long event invites us all to reflect on our collective responsibility to protect and preserve Earth's precious resources," DSWD...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) invited the public to turn off lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 as a cooperation towards “sustainable living.” Pixabay KPhivolcs said it takes part in creating a noteworthy effect and in standing up for...
Prevalence of “vog” or volcanic smog was observed over the Taal Caldera since 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs Phivolcs said the areas affected by vog include Agoncillo, Laurel, Balete, Sta. Teresita,...
(Phivolcs) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a magnitude 6 earthquake that struck near Davao Oriental on Friday afternoon, March 8. Based on Phivolcs’ data, the earthquake hit at 5:11 p.m., with its epicenter located 135 kilometers (km) southeast of...
Inspired by the urge to offer good service to Filipinos, and with the thought in mind that any work inspired by a goal to help the people is considered as good work, Dr. Ma. Mylene Villegas truly has a heart of a real “Iskolar ng Bayan.” Photo credit to Mylene Villegas A graduate of...
Two consecutive earthquakes struck Davao Oriental early Thursday morning, March 7, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs Phivolcs recorded a 5.0-magnitude earthquake at 4:19 a.m. with an epicenter located 58 kilometers (km) northeast of Baganga,...
Mayon Volcano (Manila Bulletin file photo) The alert status of Mayon Volcano has been downgraded from Level 2 (moderate-level unrest) to 1 (low-level unrest) due to a “steady decline” in its monitored volcanic parameters since the beginning of the year, said the Philippine Institute of...
The Phivolcs [Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology] Modernization Bill, which seeks to provide funds for the agency to “develop safer and resilient communities from geologic hazards,” may also boost the generation of jobs or plantilla positions. Phivolcs In an interview with...
Phivolcs A 5.9-magnitude offshore earthquake struck near Surigao del Sur on Friday afternoon, March 1, based on the preliminary data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the earthquake, which was recorded at 5:29 p.m., had its epicenter 75 kilometers...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, Feb. 29 said there was an increased sulfur dioxide emission (SO2) from Taal Volcano. (Manila Bulletin file photo) In a statement, Phivolcs said it measured the second-highest flux at a total of 14,558 tons per day of SO2...
