And it came to pass

Michael L. Tan - @inquirerdotnet 03/17/2021

Taal volcano’s latest tantrums, “tampo,” seem to be a way to remind us about the first quarter of 2020 that started with its eruption even as a new lethal virus, still unnamed, percolated. It’s a tiny virus,…

Mayon, Pinatubo, Taal mudflow, lahar possible as ‘Rolly’ nears Luzon — Phivolcs 

Katrina Hallare 10/31/2020

MANILA, Philippines — State volcanologists have warned of possible lahar and mudflow from three active volcanoes as Typhoon Rolly threatens Luzon, and is expected to bring its high volume of rainfall. In a lahar advisory issued Friday,…

Acknowledging climate emergency

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 02/13/2020

We are just on the second month of 2020. Yet, we seem to be forced to face disasters and matters that are more than we can handle simultaneously with handling continuing threats on our life, health and…

Taal magma rising, fissuring suggest ‘explosive eruption is imminent’

Julie M. Aurelio, Patricia Denise M. Chiu, Renzo Acosta 01/15/2020

Updated @ 12:34 a.m., Jan. 15, 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Taal Volcano belched less lava and ash on Tuesday, but it was not an indication that the volcano was quieting down and that villagers who fled its…

Taal Volcano’s lava fountain weakens, but Phivolcs says it’s not sign of slowing down

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 01/14/2020

MANILA, Philippines – Specialists of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed that the Taal Volcano’s lava fountain weakened as of Monday night. However, they also warned the public especially residents of towns in Batangas…

BREAKING: Batangas placed under state of calamity due to Taal Volcano eruption

Cathrine Gonzales 01/13/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The entire province of Batangas has been placed under state of calamity on Monday following the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano. The declaration was announced through a special session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng…

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