Phivolcs warns: Pepito may trigger lahar flows from Taal, Pinatubo, Mayon

John Eric Mendoza - @inquirerdotnet 11/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) is expected to strengthen into a super typhoon before hitting land and may trigger lahar flows from Taal, Pinatubo, and Mayon volcanoes, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology…

Taal Volcano back to spewing high-volume of toxic gas

Delfin Mallari Jr. 03/24/2024

LUCENA CITY, Philippines  – After spewing lower volumes of sulfur dioxide (SO2) for the past five days, Taal Volcano in Batangas province again emitted a high level of toxic gas on Saturday, March 23. A total of…

Taal Volcano shows increased sulfuric gas emission says Phivolcs

John Eric Mendoza 02/20/2024

 MANILA, Philippines – State volcanologists on Monday logged an increase in the volcanic sulfur dioxide or (SO2) gas emission from Taal Volcano. A total of 14,211 tons/day of SO2 gas emission was recorded from the crater, according to the Philippine Institute…

Phivolcs says despite vog, Taal Volcano still at alert level 1

Angeline Marcelino - @inquirerdotnet 09/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Taal Volcano has reportedly released on Friday, September 22, lesser sulfur dioxide flux with only 2,730 tonnes as compared to Thursday, September 21, where 4,569 tonnes were released, according to the Philippine Institute of…

Acid rain possible due to Taal vog — DOST

Jean Mangaluz 09/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Acid rain can occur following the volcanic smog or vog from Taal volcano, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum said on Friday. “Ang Kamaynilaan, kung umulan ng malakas, ay nawa-wash down…

Smog from Taal: 58 Batangas students suffer illness

Angeline Marcelino 09/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A total of fifty-eight students from Tuy, Batangas, were brought to the Rural Health Unit (RHU) after they were affected by the volcanic smog from Taal volcano. Smog is a mixture of smoke and…

Volcanic smog detected over Taal Volcano, health advisory up

John Eric Mendoza 09/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — State volcanologists on Thursday said that Taal Volcano began emitting volcanic smog (vog), which could adversely affect one’s health effects and damage crops and infrastructure. “Since 12:30 PM today, volcanic smog or vog has…

Cebu Daily Newscast: NBA Finals: Miami bounces back, takes down Denver in Game 2

CDN Digital 06/06/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, June 6. NBA Finals: Miami bounces back, takes down Denver in Game 2 The Miami…

Cebu Daily Newscast: India’s worst train crash in decades kills at least 288

CDN Digital 06/05/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, June  5. India’s worst train crash in decades kills at least 288 At least 288…

Phivolcs monitors Taal’s increasing volcanic activity; tells locals to stay indoors

Faith Agrosino 06/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has observed continued and increased degassing activity from Taal Volcano, which remains under Alert Level 1. “A total of 5,831 tonnes per day of volcanic sulfur…

Obiena recharges his batteries in Tagaytay after his 6-gold medal harvest in Europe

Glendale G. Rosal 09/16/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The World No. 3 pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is seen enjoying the start of his short vacation in Tagaytay City.  Obiena, who recently wrapped up his highly successful 2022 season, was…

Taal Volcano update: 3 phreatomagmatic bursts, 13 quakes recorded

Cathrine Gonzales 04/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Three phreatomagmatic bursts and 13 volcanic earthquakes from Taal Volcano were recorded in a 24-hour period by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said in its Friday morning update that the…

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