Minor phreatic eruption logged at Taal Volcano
MANILA, Philippines — A minor phreatic eruption was recorded at Taal Volcano in Batangas yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
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Minor phreatic eruption detected at Taal Volcano on October 22
MANILA, Philippines — Taal Volcano experienced a minor phreatic eruption on Tuesday, October 22, as reported by state seismologists at Phivolcs.
‘13% of structures wrecked if major quake hits NCR’
MANILA, Philippines — Ten to 13 percent of structures in Metro Manila would collapse if a 7.2-magnitude earthquake occurs, Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said yesterday.
DENR, DND conduct review of ‘big one’ master plan
MANILA, Philippines — A thorough review of the master plan is being done by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of National Defense (DND) after an official of the United Nations said that the Philippines must prepare for the eventuality of a “big one.”
Media can help reduce disaster risk – UN
MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations yesterday underscored the important role of media in reducing disasters in the Philippines and other parts of the world, as the country hosts the five-day Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
Travel to Tagaytay safe despite Taal eruption, face masks recommended — Phivolcs
MANILA, Philippines — Travel to Tagaytay City remains safe despite recent phreatomagmatic activity of Taal Volcano, according to the state seismology bureau Phivolcs on Monday, October 7.
3 phreatic eruptions detected at Taal Volcano
MANILA, Philippines — State seismology bureau Phivolcs reported on Saturday, September 28, that three phreatic eruption events were detected at Taal Volcano in Batangas province.
Kanlaon 'stink' reaches several villages
BACOLOD CITY — Heavy sulfur dioxide (SO2) odor from Kanlaon Volcano have affected communities at the foot of the Kanlaon Volcano that straddles the two Negros provinces.