PHIVOLCS-DOST “Handa Pilipinas” Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction & Response Expo 2020 Postponed Due to COVID-19

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) a service institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scheduled “Handa Pilipinas Expo 2020” that supposed be held on the 12-14 of March 2020 is postponed due to the threat of COVID-19. The prepared assembly hosted by the DOST-PHIVOLCS geared in preparation to response the … Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Monitoring Equipment of Phivolcs on Mayon Volcano was Stolen

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs-Dost) announces Mayon Volcano monitoring equipment was stolen on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. According to Phivolcs, Two solar panels, 150 watts each, were stolen from the DOST-PHIVOLCS Mayon Resthouse (VMRH) station that hosts instruments for earthquake monitoring, Global Positioning System (GPS) and tiltmeter. This was discovered by Mayon … Read more

JUST IN: PHIVOLCS Lower Alert Level To 3 On Taal Volcano January 26, 2020 (Sunday)

Just in reports PHIVOLCS lower down alert level of Taal Volcano to level 3. All residentz and the country can now breath at ease as the volcanic activity lowers down but the danger is not yet erased because it can explode anytime with a apocalyptic power and collateral damage can be expected if people will … Read more

Latest Updates of Phivolcs Bulletin on Taal Volcano, January 22, 2020

Alert Level 4 still remains in effect over Taal Volcano. This means that hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days. DOST-PHIVOLCS strongly reiterates total evacuation of Taal Volcano Island and high-risk areas as identified in the hazard maps within the 14-km radius from Taal Main Crater and along the Pansipit River Valley where … Read more

Just In: PHIVOLCS Updates Conference on Taal Volcano Activity January 22, 2020

Here is the live conference on Taal Volcano activity as monitored by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) as of January 22, 2020 updates. Alert level 4 still in effect for precautionary measure and safety of villagers. Questions from different media networks are answered by the host of the conference. Watch here: Like … Read more

PHIVOLCS Advisory Bulletin Update of Taal Volcano as of January 16, 2020

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) releases advisory bulletin as of 10:00am, January 16, 2020 update of Taal Volcano. The DOST-PHIVOLCS said, Taal Volcano continues spewing dark-gray ash plumes early morning Thursday at around 6:17 a.m. with the height of 500 meters high and another record of 800 meters high at 6:21 a.m. of … Read more

Taal Volcano Update on January 15, 2020, PHIVOLCS Found New Signs of Stronger Volcanic Eruption

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) issued another warning advisory on January 15, 2020 total evacuation of villagers within the perimeter of affected areas in Batangas because of the worst case scenario that Taal Volcano will burst again to a stronger explosion. According to the report PHIVOLCS found another new signs of explosion … Read more

PHIVOLCS Advisory Alert for Possible Volcanic Tsunami, Warns Affecting Barangays on the List

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) issued official list of barangay possibly affected by volcanic tsunami. The said warning was announced by the PHIVOLCS due to its continuous volcanic activity with high alert level after violent eruption of Taal Volcano that possibly triggering to generate volcanic tsunami as Taal Lake surrounding the area. … Read more

BREAKING NEWS! PHIVOLCS Announce 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Davao Occidental

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology or PHIVOLCS announces magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Davao Occidental early morning at around 4:23  a.m. of today, December 10, 2019. PHIVOLCS recorded the epicenter at around 53 kilometers Southwest of Sarangani with the depth of 57 kilometers tectonic earthquake. The following registered intensities were recorded as follows: Intensity V … Read more