Tag: Phivolcs
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Comelec Stands Firm: Midterm Elections to Proceed Amid Mt. Kanlaon Threat
In the face of potential volcanic unrest from Mt. Kanlaon, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared that the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections will not be postponed. This decision was announced by Dindo Maglasang, the Assistant Election Director for the Negros Island Region, who emphasized that this stance aligns with the guidance from Comelec…
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5.6 Earthquake Strikes Siargao Island, Philippines
Early Saturday morning, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Siargao Island, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The seismic event occurred at 2:42 a.m., centered 35 kilometers off the coast of General Luna in Surigao del Norte, with a depth of 58 kilometers. The earthquake, classified as tectonic, caused varying intensities…
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Six Philippine Regions Advised to Stay Vigilant Despite Reduced Seismic Activity at Manila Trench
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on local government units in six regions—Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and the National Capital Region—to remain alert and prepare for potential earthquakes and tsunamis, even as seismic activity at the Manila Trench has declined. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology…
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Decrease in Offshore Earthquakes Noted in Ilocos Sur, Vigilance Urged
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced a reduction in offshore seismic activity in Ilocos Sur during a recent briefing. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol highlighted that the number of earthquakes has significantly dropped, with only one quake recorded in the last 24 hours, a stark contrast to the peak of 70 quakes on…
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Decrease in Offshore Earthquakes Noted in Ilocos Sur, Phivolcs Urges Continued Vigilance
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced a reduction in offshore seismic activity in Ilocos Sur during a recent briefing. Despite the decline, Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol emphasized the importance of staying vigilant against earthquake risks across the Philippines. The number of earthquakes has significantly dropped, with only one recorded in the last…
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Government Aid for Kanlaon Volcano Victims Surpasses PHP123 Million
The Philippine government has extended over PHP123.69 million in aid to residents impacted by the recent activity of Mt. Kanlaon. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported that 11,883 families, totaling 45,526 individuals across 32 barangays in Western and Central Visayas, have been affected. All 9,571 families in need have received assistance, achieving a full…
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Tsunami Scenario to be Added to National Earthquake Drills Following Ilocos Sur Quakes
MANILA – In response to a series of offshore earthquakes near Ilocos Sur, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is pushing for the inclusion of tsunami scenarios in the upcoming Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. This move aims to bolster public readiness for potential tsunami events. OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of this…
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Tsunami Scenarios to be Added to National Earthquake Drills Following Ilocos Sur Quakes
MANILA – In response to a series of offshore earthquakes near Ilocos Sur, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is pushing for the inclusion of tsunami scenarios in the upcoming Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. This move aims to bolster public readiness for potential tsunami events. OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of integrating…
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Tsunami Scenario to be Added to National Earthquake Drill Following Ilocos Sur Quakes
MANILA – In response to a series of offshore earthquakes near Ilocos Sur, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is pushing for the inclusion of a tsunami scenario in the upcoming Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. This move aims to bolster public readiness for potential tsunami events. OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of…
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Kanlaon Volcano Spews Ash, Heightening Eruption Concerns
On Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a significant ash emission from Kanlaon Volcano, with a dark plume reaching up to 1.2 kilometers in height. The emission, which started at 11:45 a.m., was accompanied by a low-frequency volcanic earthquake. Phivolcs issued a warning that ashfall could affect communities northwest to…
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