By Azer Parrocha (Courtesy of Phivolcs) MANILA – Malacañang on Sunday urged residents near the vicinity of Taal Volcano to remain vigilant after its latest activity triggered Alert Level 3 status. In a press statement, acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar said the executive department is “closely monitoring” the situation in areas near Taal Volcano. “We urge … Continue reading
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Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 3
FORCED OUT. Residents of Agoncillo, Batangas begin leaving their homes on Saturday (March 26, 2022) as Taal Volcano showed increasing unrest and was placed on Alert Level 3. Agoncillo was one of the hardest-hit towns after the January 2020 eruption. (Photo courtesy of Magandang Agoncillo Batangas Facebook) MANILA (PNA) – The Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest) still prevails … Continue reading
Japan turns over 425 MT of rice to Taal eruption victims
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
Taal volcanic quakes slightly up in past 24 hours
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
Taal continues weak steam emission; Alert Level 3 still up
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
2 Batangas road sections on lockdown due to Taal unrest
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
US donates P5.1-M aid for Taal relief
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
House urges speedy release of funds to aid Taal victims
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
12 Bambang stores flagged for selling overpriced N95 masks
12 Bambang stores flagged for selling overpriced N95 masks By Azer Parrocha MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — At least 12 medical supply stores along Bambang Street in Sta. Cruz, Manila have been slapped with notices of violation for selling overpriced N95 masks, the Department of Trade (DTI) and industry said on Wednesday. DTI Undersecretary Ruth … Continue reading
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