A lava-related collapse generated a pyroclastic density current (PDC) or “uson” at Mayon Volcano’s southwestern slopes on Wednesday morning, May 13, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said lava effusion refers to the slow, non-explosive...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, May 11, warned of possible rising magmatic activity at Kanlaon Volcano after a visible crater glow or “banaag” was observed at the summit over the weekend. Personnel at the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory in Negros...
Lava flows, pyroclastic density currents (PDCs), rockfalls, and intermittent ash emissions continued to be observed at Mayon Volcano on the 120th day of its effusive eruption on Tuesday, May 5, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. A brief collapse of lava on the...
Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 despite a series of pyroclastic density currents (PDCs), as overall monitoring parameters have not shown any significant change, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Sunday, May 3. Volcano Monitoring and Eruption...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has placed its entire force on full alert and deployed security units across the city to ensure peace and order during the Labor Day observance. QCPD Chief Police Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio said the heightened security status took effect yesterday and will...
Low-level volcanic unrest continued at Taal Volcano after two brief steam-driven eruptions were detected within a 24-hour observation period, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said its monitoring from 12 a.m. on April 25 to 12 a.m. on April 26...
A total of 101 volcano-tectonic earthquakes have been recorded at Bulusan Volcano since 4:50 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, indicating increased seismic activity at the restive volcano, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the earthquakes,...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, April 21, warned the public about the growing number of fake social media accounts impersonating her and members of her family, cautioning Filipinos against falling for scams. In an advisory posted on her official Facebook page, Duterte said these fraudulent...
Kanlaon Volcano continued to show signs of unrest after an ash emission was recorded at its summit crater at 7:05 a.m. on Monday, April 13, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its monitoring report, Phivolcs said the event produced grayish plumes that rose...
Thick smoke from the ongoing fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill spread across parts of Metro Manila on Saturday, April 11, as the blaze continued to emit smoke and affected air quality in several areas. The fire, which broke out around 8 p.m. on April 10, continued to send smoke across multiple...
Police forces across the country were placed on the highest security alert status starting Tuesday March 31, to ensure maximum security coverage as millions of Filipinos travel and observe the Holy Week. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, March 30, announced that it has placed its operations on high alert amid an anticipated surge in travelers during the Holy Week exodus. With millions of Filipinos expected to head to provinces, pilgrimage sites, and vacation destinations, the PRC will...
