LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – At least 14,830 families or 74,209 persons from six municipalities in Sorsogon province were affected by the eruption of Bulusan Volcano on Monday, April 28. Gremil Naz, spokesperson of the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-Bicol, quoting the Department of Social Welfare and...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) assured the public that preparations for the upcoming May 12 elections in Sorsogon have not been disrupted so far following a phreatic or steam-driven eruption of Bulusan Volcano early Monday morning, April 28. (Marcky Ragasa Facebook) According to Comelec...
All national roads and bridges in Sorsogon remain open and safe for travel despite light ashfall from Bulusan Volcano's recent activity, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday, Apr. 28. In its situational update as of 6 a.m., the DPWH said traffic flow remained light to...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Sorsogon Provincial Police Office deployed personnel to assist and provide aid to residents affected by the eruption of Bulusan Volcano on Monday. The Police Regional Office-5 headed by Police Brig. Gen. Andre P. Dizon, through the Sorsogon PPO under Police Col....
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Clearing operations are underway following the eruption of Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon on Monday, April 28. A TRICYCLE passes by a firetruck being used for clearing operations following the eruption of Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon on Monday. (FB) Gremil Naz, Office of the Civil...
Authorities in Sorsogon are conducting monitoring after Bulusan Volcano suddenly erupted before dawn on Monday, April 28. BULUSAN Volcano erupts (Marcky Ragasa FB) The Emergency Operations Center of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office of Casiguran conducted...
Bulusan Volcano (Phivolcs/Facebook) Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon erupted early Monday morning, April 28, sending ashfall to parts of the province, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The eruption began at 4:36 a.m. and lasted 24 minutes, ending at 5 a.m. ...
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...
President Marcos has signed an administrative order creating a task force that will lead government response efforts related to the ongoing volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon. Phivolcs photo Administrative Order No. 32, signed by President Marcos on April 24, establishes the National Task Force...
BACOLOD CITY – The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist reported that almost P1 million in high-value commercial crops in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, were damaged by the April 8 eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. ASHFALL hits Barangay La Granja, La Carlota City, Negros...
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...
BACOLOD CITY – Outdoor mass gatherings at the public plaza and Doña Hortencia Salas Benedicto National High School oval in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental have been discouraged due to Kanlaon Volcano. JALANDO-ON (Photo via MyLa Carlota FB) The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management...
