A magnitude 5.0 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur at 5:16 a.m. on Monday, April 1, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs Phivolcs traced the earthquake’s epicenter 24 kilometers (km) northeast of Lingig, Surigao del Sur The tremor,...
Taal Volcano (Manila Bulletin File Photo) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, March 28 warned of the possibility of smog or “vog” in the Taal Volcano’s surrounding communities due to a significant increase in volcanic sulfur dioxide emissions. “A total of 18,638...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the first-hand experiences of the people on disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions may be a source of information for the public to better understand the negative impacts that these disasters may...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, March 25, said the volume of the sulfur dioxide (SO2) released by Taal Volcano spiked again. Taal Volcano (Juan Carlo de Vera / Manila Bulletin) Phivolcs said a total of 14,287 tons per day of SO2 was recorded...
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,...
