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(Eagle News)-The Department of Trade and Industry on Monday, Jan. 13, warned retailers against jacking up the prices of face masks, which are in demand following the ash fall from Taal volcano. The DTI issued the warning as it announced it had deployed teams to observe and monitor the movement of retail prices in the market following reports some vendors were selling the mask, which used to cost P25, at P200. “Those found to have […]
(Eagle News)-Taal volcano remains in a period of “intense unrest,” the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Monday, Jan. 13. In its latest bulletin, PHIVOLCS said an alert level 4 remains hoisted over the volcano, whose steam-driven activity has progressed into magmatic eruption characterized by weak lava fountaining accompanied by thunder and flashes of lightning. PHIVOLCS said booming sounds were also heard in Talisay, Batangas at 2 p.m. yesterday. Seventy-five volcanic earthquakes were […]
(Eagle News)-A 4.0-magnitude quake struck Batangas on Monday, Jan. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 9:07 a.m. , had its epicenter 3 kilometers southwest of Laurel. It had a depth of focus of 7 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was recorded in Tagaytay City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)-Talisay, Agoncillo, Laurel and San Nicolas are the towns in Batangas that were most affected by the activity in Taal. The Batangas Public Information Office added so far, 13883 individuals or 2534 families in the province have been affected, and a total evacuation was still ongoing. The PIO said those in the vicinity of the volcano, however, have already been evacuated even before an alert level 4 had been hoisted over the volcano. Provincial […]
(Eagle News)-Taal Volcano spewed lava fountains early Monday, Jan. 13, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS said the event took place at 3:20 a.m. According to the United States Geological Survey, lava fountains range from about 10 to 100 meters in height, but can occasionally reach more than 500 m. Lava fountains, the USGS said, erupt when water gains access to the tube in a confined space. PHIVOLCS has raised an alert […]
(Eagle News)-A 3.9-magnitude quake struck Batangas on Monday, Jan. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 5:59 a.m., had its epicenter 6 kilometers northwest of Agoncillo. It had a depth of focus of 6 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)-Several flights on Monday, Jan. 13, were cancelled due to the volcanic ash from Taal. Below is a list: PHILIPPINE AIRLINES International PR 596 HAN-MNL PR 218 MNL-AKL PR 115 SFO-MNL PR 105 SFO-MNL PR 103 LAX-MNL PR 117 YVR-MNL PR 119 YYZ-MNL PR 127 JFK-MNL PR 125 LAX-MNL PR 510/511 SIN-MNL-SIN PR 890/891 MNL-TPE-MNL PR 591/592 MNL-SGN-MNL PR 525/526 MNL-KUL-MNL PR 427/428 NRT-MNL-NRT PR 334/335 MNL-XMN-MNL PR 300/301 MNL-HKG-MNL PR 538 MNL-DPS PR […]
(Eagle News) – Ashfall from the erupting Taal Volcano has reached wider areas in Southern Tagalog, Rizal and Metro Manila prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to issue a precautionary advisory for the affected population. “As of this issuance, ashfall from the ongoing eruption of Taal has reportedly fallen in the following areas: Tanauan, Batangas; Escala, Tagaytay; Sta. Rosa, Laguna; Dasmariñas, Bacoor, Silang, Cavite; Malolos, San Jose Del Monte, Meycauayan, Bulacan; […]
(Eagle News)-A 4.1-magnitude quake hit Batangas on Sunday, Jan. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 11:56 p.m., had its epicenter 7 kilometers northeast of Agoncillo. Depth of focus was 8 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity: Intensity V – Tagaytay City Instrumental Intensity: Intensity IV -Tagaytay City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)-Classes at all levels in Metro Manila, Calabarzon and Region 3 are suspended on Monday, Jan. 13. A statement from the Office of the Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said government work in those areas was also suspended except for ” frontline response agencies involved in disaster response, delivery of basic and health service, and/or other vital services.” “The private sector is highly encouraged to suspend work for the safety of their employees,” the […]
(Eagle News)-Work in all Metro Manila courts is suspended tomorrow, Jan. 12. A statement from the Supreme Court said Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta made the suspension “in the interest of everyone’s health and safety” as ashfall due to Taal reached several cities in Metro Manila. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has hoisted an alert level 4 over Taal, which means an eruption was imminent.
(Eagle News)-A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Sunday, Jan. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 6:53 p.m., had its epicenter 18 kilometers northeast of Cortes. It had a depth of focus of 28 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity: Intensity II – Cagwait, Surigao Del Sur Instrumental Intensity: Intensity II – Surigao City No damage to property was recorded but aftershocks […]
