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…

Taal Volcano remains restive, minor eruptions recorded — Phivolcs

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter / @GabrielLaluINQ 07/03/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Taal Volcano’s main crater lake has remained restive, resulting in a volcanic plume that is around 2.4 kilometers high according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). “Active upwelling of hot volcanic…

Taal Volcano update: 29 volcanic quakes recorded in last 24 hours

Neil Arwin Mercado 07/02/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-nine volcanic earthquakes were recorded over the last 24 hours as Taal Volcano remained under Alert Level 3 following its recent eruption, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Friday morning, July…

Taal Volcano update: 113 tremors recorded in 24 hours

Neil Arwin Mercado 02/26/2021

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 113 volcanic tremor episodes were recorded in Taal Volcano over the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Friday. Phivolcs said the volcanic tremor episodes lasted from…

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