Tag: Taal

Classes in Batangas colleges, universities outside Taal’s 14-km danger zone to resume tomorrow, Jan. 23

(Eagle News) — Classes in Batangas colleges, technical and vocational schools, and universities outside Taal’s 14-kilometer danger zone will resume on Thursday, Jan. 23. Governor Hermilando Mandanas said in a memorandum signed on Wednesday, Jan. 22, that the decision was made after consultation with  the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Classes for students in the primary and secondary levels, however, will remain suspended. An alert level 4 remains hoisted over Taal, even as PHIVOLCS […]

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US ambassador “inspired by strength, resilience” of Taal evacuees, bares P5.1M relief assistance

  (Eagle News) – United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim said he is “inspired by the strength and resilience” of the families affected by the Taal Volcano eruption who were forced to evacuate their homes, as he announced that the US government is sending P5.1 million or $100,000 in relief assistance for those affected by the Taal volcano eruption. The US ambassador made the statement as he visited a school serving as an […]

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“No ash emissions” noted in Taal Volcano since this morning, says PHIVOLCS

  (Eagle News) – There has been “no ash emissions” in Taal Volcano since 5 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, Jan. 22,  based on seismic records and visual observations, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). In the latest report issued at 4 p.m., PHIVOLCS also noted that the unconsolidated ash blanketing on Taal Volcano Island has been “remobilized and transported by strong low-level winds towards southwest.” This affected the towns of Lemery […]

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Taal volcano continues intense activity; alert level 4 still hoisted

(Eagle News)-An alert level 4 remains hoisted over Taal volcano as its intense  activity continued on Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS said the Philippine Seismic Network plotted 725 volcanic earthquakes since 1 p.m., January 12. Of these, PHIVOLCS said 176 registered at magnitudes 1.2 to 4.1 and were felt at Intensities I to V. Since 5 a.m. on January 21 until 6 a.m. today, there were six volcanic […]

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Hontiveros: Families affected by Taal volcanic activity should receive P30,000 in cash assistance

(Eagle News)–Families affected by the Taal eruption should receive ₱30,000 in cash assistance, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Hontiveros issued the statement after President Rodrigo Duterte urged Congress to pass a P30-billion supplemental budget for Taal evacuees. “Mahalagang i-earmark na sa supplemental budget ang direct cash assistance na pwedeng ipamigay sa mga pamilyang apektado. Pwede nang aksyunan ng Pangulo ang para sa cash grants. Gamitin na ang pwedeng gamitin sa current budget. Kailangang […]

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Taal still on alert level 4 as it continues intense seismic activity

(Eagle News)–Taal volcano continued its intense seismic activity on Tuesday, Jan. 21, a sign the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said likely signifies continuous magmatic intrusion beneath the edifice, which may lead to further eruptive activity. In its latest bulletin, PHIVOLCS said 718 earthquakes have been recorded in the volcano, which is still on alert level 4, since the afternoon of January 12, 176 of which registered at magnitudes 1.2 to 4.1 and were […]

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President Duterte to Congress: Pass P30-billion supplemental budget in Taal relief funds

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Jan. 20, urged Congress to pass a P30-billion supplemental budget as additional aid for those affected by Taal volcano’s activity. President Duterte made the remark in his speech before evacuees in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. “P30 billion would cover your everything. ‘Yung tulong na ninyo sa livestocks pati sa mga bahay,” Duterte said. The President gave the assurance the amount was “not a promise,” noting that it was actually government’s […]

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DILG: Calamity funds almost depleted for most LGUs affected by Taal eruption

  (Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) admitted it is running short of budget for calamity funds, particularly for many local government units affected by the Taal Volcano eruption as these LGUs already reported either “depleted” or nearly depleted risk reduction funds. “We have received information on the ground that many of the local government units have now a depleted risk reduction and management fund,” said Interior Undersecretary Epimaco […]

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INC holds 3rd phase of relief distribution for Taal volcano eruption victims

(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) continued on Monday, Jan 20, the distribution of food and other needed items to affected residents of the Taal Volcano’s eruption in Batangas and Cavite. The INC’s Lingap sa Mamamayan or Aid to Humanity, in cooperation with the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation, will also continue holding medical missions in the affected areas where medical volunteers will be giving free check-ups, and medicines, as well as […]

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Taal still on alert level 4 as it continues to emit steam, registers infrequent weak explosions

(Eagle News)-An alert level 4 remains hoisted over Taal volcano as it continued to emit steam and registered infrequent weak explosions that generated white to dirty white ash plumes 500 to 1000 meters tall. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide emission was  at an average of 4353 tons per day. The Philippine Seismic Network also plotted a total of  714 volcanic earthquakes since January 12, 1 p.m. Of these, 176 registered at […]

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Robredo on lawmaker’s push for House probe into PHIVOLCS: Now is not the time

(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday, Jan. 19, said now was not the time to probe the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Robredo issued the remark on her radio program, after Rep. Elpidio Barzaga accused PHIVOLCS of  failing to warn the public of Taal’s volcanic activity. Taal had a phreatic eruption on Sunday, Jan. 12. President Rodrigo Duterte, however, has said he was satisfied with PHIVOLCS performance, the Palace said. “Hindi naman masama […]

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Taal still on alert level 4 as it continues to emit steam-laden plumes 300 to 500 meters high

(Eagle News)–Taal remains on alert level 4 as it continues to weakly emit steam-laden plumes 300 to 500 meters high since this morning. In its recent advisory, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the Philippine Seismic Network has also recorded 701 volcanic earthquakes since 1 p.m. of January 12. Of these, 176 were felt with intensities ranging from Intensity I to V. Since 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, there were ten  volcanic […]

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