Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda--someone who is no stranger to the dangers of volcanic eruptions--has hailed President Marcos' signing of Republic Act No. 12180, or the...
DARAGANG MAGAYON – A 7-Eleven branch in Albay offers a postcard-perfect view of the iconic Mayon Volcano, known for its near-perfect cone and legendary beauty. (Image by Niño Luces)If Japan is known for its iconic convenience store nestled at the base of Mt. Fuji, the Philippines now offers a...
Mayon Volcano (File Photo/Phivolcs)The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday, Feb. 21 warned that continued heavy rainfall caused by the shear line could heighten the risks of lahar flows and flooding, especially in areas surrounding Mayon Volcano.The warning was...
Mayon Volcano (Phivolcs file photo)The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned about the potential danger of lahars in Albay, as the shear line continues to bring heavy rainfall over Bicol Region.Based on the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
Roads in La Castellana, Negros Occidental are rendered impassable on June 5, 2024 as rains spawned widespread lahar flow in the aftermath of the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. (Photos courtesy of Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park/via Tara Yap)The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a lahar advisory on Sunday, Dec. 1, for areas surrounding Mayon Volcano in Albay due to heavy rainfall brought by the shear line.The shear line is a weather system that forms when cold winds from the northeast monsoon (amihan)...
Mayon Volcano (Photo from Phivolcs)The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday, Oct. 22 issued a warning regarding potential lahars from Mayon Volcano as tropical storm "Kristine" (international name "Trami") is expected to bring heavy to intense rainfall to...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned on Sunday evening, Sept. 2 about the potential for lahar flows from Mayon Volcano, due to heavy rains from Tropical Storm "Enteng" (international name: Yagi).Phivolcs said the intense rainfall associated with Enteng could...
Mayon Volcano (Manila Bulletin File Photo)A social media post claiming that Mayon Volcano has erupted is false, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)."Report and help stop the spread of this click-bait post!" it said.Phivolcs reiterated that there has been no...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Albay Provincial Tourism, Culture, and Arts Office said that the provincial government is locating a group of mountaineers for violating an ordinance that prohibits climbing the summit of Mayon Volcano.MAYON Volcano (Contributed photo by Rolly Esguerra)Dorothy Colle, head...
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 Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said there are still no signs that Mayon Volcano's current status should be raised from Alert Level 2 to 3, following the phreatic eruption that occurred on Feb. 4.Mayon Volcano (Ellson Quismorio / Manila Bulletin)In an interview with...
