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Phivolcs records volcanic quake; maintains Alert Level 1 on Taal

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

By Lilybeth Ison (PNA file photo) MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday recorded one earthquake in Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours. It said the emission of steam-laden plumes from Taal’s main crater vents was very weak and that ground deformation parameters based on continuous GPS monitoring from … Continue reading →

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Japan turns over 425 MT of rice to Taal eruption victims

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

Japan turns over 425 MT of rice to Taal eruption victims By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora (Photo courtesy of Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – The Japanese government officially turned over 425 metric tons of rice to the National Food Authority (NFA) to assist the victims of the Taal Volcano … Continue reading →

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Taal volcanic quakes slightly up in past 24 hours

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

Taal volcanic quakes slightly up in past 24 hours By Ma. Cristina Arayata MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — There were 45 volcanic earthquakes recorded in Taal for the past 24 hours, a little more than the 32 volcanic quakes recorded the previous day, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Tuesday. “(The 45 volcanic … Continue reading →

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Taal continues weak steam emission; Alert Level 3 still up

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

Taal continues weak steam emission; Alert Level 3 still up By Lilybeth Ison MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday said activity in the main crater of Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours has been characterized by weak to moderate emission of white steam-laden plumes 50 to 800 … Continue reading →

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2 Batangas road sections on lockdown due to Taal unrest

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

2 Batangas road sections on lockdown due to Taal unrest By Ferdinand Patinio MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday reported that a lockdown is being implemented by local government units on two road sections in Batangas due to the continuing unrest of the Taal Volcano. In a … Continue reading →

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US donates P5.1-M aid for Taal relief

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

US donates P5.1-M aid for Taal relief By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The United States government will be providing USD100,000 or about PHP5.1 million in relief assistance to the communities affected by the recent eruption and continued unrest of Taal Volcano, the US Embassy in Manila said on Wednesday. The … Continue reading →

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DA provides temporary shelter for rescued livestock animals

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

DA provides temporary shelter for rescued livestock animalsBy Ma. Teresa Montemayor MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has set up temporary shelters for rescued livestock animals to ensure animal genetic preservation in areas affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Wednesday, DA … Continue reading →

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House urges speedy release of funds to aid Taal victims

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

House urges speedy release of funds to aid Taal victimsBy Filane Mikee Cervantes MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a resolution urging the immediate release of funds for the aid, relief, resettlement, and rehabilitation of communities adversely affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. During its out-of-town plenary session at … Continue reading →

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US-China trade pact, Taal eruption hurt peso, stocks

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

US-China trade pact, Taal eruption hurt peso, stocksBy Joann Villanueva MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Risk-off sentiment due to uncertainties of the US-China trade pact and the possible impact of the Taal Volcano eruption to Philippines’ growth and inflation rate weakened both the main equities index and the peso Thursday. Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) … Continue reading →

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President Duterte satisfied with Phivolcs response on Taal Volcano’s activity

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

PRRD satisfied with Phivolcs response on Taal Volcano’s activityBy Azer Parrocha MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — President Rodrigo Duterte is satisfied with the warnings issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) about Taal Volcano’s activity, Malacañang said on Thursday. Despite Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr.’s call for a probe into the alleged … Continue reading →