With the rising number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, the government's pandemic task force has "provisionally" approved the guidelines on the pilot implementation of the new alert levels system in the National Capital Region (NCR) that is targeted to be implemented from September 16 to 30, 2021....
The implementation of the granular lockdown in ​the National Capital Region (NCR) will be treated as if there is a "typhoon," that is, an "alert level" status will be issued to determine policies to be imposed. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Benhur Abalos said...
Taal Volcano (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) continues to detect "increased unrest" at Taal Volcano, based on the 24-hour monitoring of the active volcano in Batangas. In the past 24 hours, Phivolcs on Tuesday, Aug. 31, said Taal...
High levels of sulfur dioxide emission was recorded at Taal Volcano in Batangas on Thursday, Aug. 19, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The main crater of the Taal Volcano is seen during an aerial survey done by government officials, more than a week after the...
BULUSAN VOLCANO (PIXABAY) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday, Aug. 18, lowered the alert status of Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon from Level 1 or low-level unrest to Level 0 or normal. "This means that observational parameters have returned to baseline...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has lowered the alert status of Mount Pinatubo to Alert Level 0 or “normal” following the continued decline of seismic activity observed in the vicinity of the volcano. Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake in Botolan, Zambales (Hanah...
(SCREENGRAB FROM PHIVOLCS) Taal Volcano's main crater has resumed degassing of steam-rich plume after a pause of 16 days, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Wednesday, Aug. 11. "Activity at the main crater was dominated by upwelling of hot volcanic fluids in...
Mayon Volcano as rare, lenticular clouds surround the majestic tourist spot known for its perfect volcanic cone. (Ejay Montes/MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday, July 30, 2021, lowered the alert level status of Mayon Volcano...
Social media was abuzz early Saturday morning, July 24, after Filipinos were woken up by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake that hit Calatagan, Batangas which was felt in nearby areas including parts of Metro Manila. Some netizens praised the advance alert issued through their mobile phones by Google,...
First alarm was raised after Marikina River’s water level reached 15 meters at 12:07 a.m., Saturday (July 24), Marikina City Rescue 161 said. (Photo courtesy of Marikina Rescue 161) Sirens rang to alert residents that the water level of the river has already reached 15 meters, telling them that...
TAAL VOLCANO (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday evening, July 23, lowered Taal Volcano's status to Alert Level 2 after it showed "a cessation of eruptive activity." Taal Volcano had a phreatomagmatic eruption on July 1 prompting...
A Filipino in Myanmar has succumbed to the coronavirus disease as the COVID-19 situation there is “nearing catastrophic proportion,” the country's envoy to Myanmar said on Tuesday, July 20. Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar Eduardo Kapunan Jr. also noted there are eight more Filipinos who have...
