Phivolcs recorded major eruptions in Taal Volcano The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded three (3) minor eruptions in Taal Volcano on the morning of Sunday, October 26, 2025. This second most active volcano in the Philippines, became a tourist attraction. However, in recent months, the volcano in the middle of the Taal … Read more
Taal Volcano Emits Steam-Driven Blasts; Experts Confirm No Connection to Cebu Earthquake CEBU EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) assured the public that the separate seismic and volcanic events in Batangas and Cebu were unrelated. PHIVOLCS assured the public that the recent minor eruptions at Taal Volcano are not related to … Read more
Taal Volcano Alert: PHIVOLCS Warns of Possible Sudden Steam-Driven Eruption TAAL VOLCANO – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has raised public concern over Taal Volcano, warning of a possible sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruption. PHIVOLCS has issued an advisory on the possibility of a sudden steam-driven or minor phreatic eruption at Taal … Read more
Kanlaon Emits Massive Sulfur Dioxide Cloud Amid Alert Level 3 Status KANLAON – The Kanlaon Volcano released over 1,400 tons of sulfur dioxide in just 24 hours, signaling continued volcanic unrest, according to Phivolcs. Kanlaon Volcano, located on Negros Island, remains under close watch after releasing over 1,400 tons of sulfur dioxide within a 24-hour … Read more
Kim Atienza Shares Earthquake Experience On Social Media KIM ATIENZA – Kapuso host Kuya Kim Atienza shared his 6.2 magnitude earthquake experience on social media. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit Calatagan town in Batangas on Thursday morning. It was also felt in areas of Metro … Read more
PHIVOLCS Releases Bulletin Over Taal Volcano Alert Status PHIVOLCS – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the Taal Volcano alert status to alert level 2. The Philippines is one of the countries across the globe with several volcanoes, a mountain or hill which has a crater that can release lava and rock fragments. … Read more
PHIVOLCS Warns Public That Earthquakes Cannot Be Predicted PHIVOLCS – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reminded the public that earthquakes cannot be predicted. The volcanology and seismology agency clarified that the time and place where earthquakes will occur cannot predicted. This was in lieu of rumors of future earthquakes that spread online. … Read more
Phivolcs Raises Kanlaon Volcano To Alert Level 1 Due To Abnormal Condition The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has raised the Kanlaon Volcano to Alert Level 1 due to its abnormal condition. On Friday (August 18, 2017), the volcanology agency has raised the alert status in Canlaon City to Alert Level 1 due … Read more
Phivolcs Urges Public To Prepare for “Big One” Earthquake Phivolcs director Usec. Renato U. Solidum Jr. is reminding the public to immediately prepare for the impending “Big One” earthquake. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) were urging the public to prepare for the worst case scenario after experiencing series of earthquakes in the … Read more
Phivolcs Gives List Of Latest Earthquake Information, Seismic Activities Take a close look at the list of the latest earthquake information and seismic events from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). On Sunday (March 05, 2017), Surigao City has been struck by another magnitude 5.9 earthquake, which ruined some walls in the area. … Read more