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(Eagle News)–The Department of Health has sent medical supplies and other items to Metro Manila and Calabarzon, areas affected by the volcanic activity in Taal. In a statement, the DOH said those sent included drugs, medicines such as eye drops and asthma medication, medical supplies including N95 and surgical face masks, collapsible water containers and jerry cans, water purification tablets, and hygiene kits. The DOH Central Office has been placed on Code White Alert. This […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which took place at 8:34 a.m., had its epicenter 6 kilometers northwest of Laurel. It had a depth of focus of one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has recommended an evacuation from the Pansipit River Valley where fissuring has been observed, signs it says of a Taal imminent eruption. PHIVOLCS made the recommendation in its 8 a.m. advisory as it noted new fissures and cracks in Sinisian, Mahabang, Dahilig, Dayapan, Palanas, Sangalang, Poblacion, Mataas na Bayan, Lemery; Pansipit, Bilibinwang, Agoncillo; Poblacion 1, Poblacion 2, Poblacion 3, Poblacion 5, Talisay and Poblacion, San Nicolas; and […]
(Eagle News)–Batangas will have cloudy skies with isolated rains today due to the volcanic activity in Taal and the northwest monsoon affecting Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate and Samar provinces will, on the other hand, have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the tail end of a cold front. PAGASA said Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, Quezon and the rest of Bicol […]
(Eagle News)–Classes on Wednesday, Jan. 15, were suspended in some areas due to the effects of Taal’s ash fall. Below is a list: Batangas province – all levels Cavite province – all levels Laguna province – all levels The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has said the volcano remains under an alert level 4, which means an explosive eruption was possible.
(Eagle News)-President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Jan. 14, said he was satisfied with the response of government agencies to Taal’s volcanic activity that has prompted the evacuation of thousands. “I am very satisfied with the response of everybody. The fact that no one was killed and that there’s nobody really sick,” the President said during a situation briefing when he visited Batangas City, one of the most affected. According to Duterte, local and national government […]
(Eagle News)-A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat within one to two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Davao Occidental, particularly on Sarangani island and Jose Abad Santos and nearby areas. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Tuesday, Jan. 14, were cancelled due to the volcanic ash generated by Taal. Below is a list according to the Manila International Airport Authority: PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (PR) PR115 SAN FRANCISCO – MANILA PR117 VANCOUVER – MANILA PR103 LOS ANGELES – MANILA PR105 SAN FRANCISO – MANILA PR219 AUCKLAND – MANILA PR127 JFK – MNL MALAYSIA AIRLINES (MH) MH805 MANILA – KUALA LUMPUR OMAN AIR (WY) WY844 MANILA – MUSCAT PAL EXPRESS […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 8:27 a.m. had its epicenter 3 kilometers northeast of Calaca. PHIVOLCS said the depth of focus was 6 kilometers. An intensity II was felt in Tagaytay. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Batangas, Cavite, Laguna and Quezon will have cloudy skies with isolated rains and thunderstorms due to Taal’s volcanic activity. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said reduced visibility and mudflow during ashfall and light to moderate rains are possible. The weather bureau is also monitoring a low pressure area 670 kilometers east northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. Eastern and Central Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to […]
(Eagle News)–An alert level 4 remains hoisted over Taal as it continues to generate lava fountains and steam-laden plumes. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 500-meter lava fountains and dark gray plumes approximately 2 kilometers tall were due to magmatic and hydrovolcanic activity for the past 24 hours. Flashes of volcanic lightning were also observed at the base of the degassing plumes this morning. According to PHIVOLCS, […]
(Eagle News)-A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Monday, Jan. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 7:48 p.m., had its epicenter 8 kilometers southwest of Laurel. Depth of focus was 5 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensity were recorded: Intensity:Intensity III – Tagaytay City Instrumental Intensity:Intensity III – Tagaytay City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
