PHIVOLCS Updated the List of Schools On or Near the West Valley Fault

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology released an updated list of schools on or near the West Valley Fault line, the list was updated in anticipation of a strong earthquake that may possibly hit Metro Manila areas and surrounding cities and provinces. According to Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Armin Luistro, although some of … Read more

Big One Earthquake: The Dangers Ahead If Angat Dam Collapse

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) already released the detailed and updated maps of the areas that could be affected by an earthquake once the West Valley Fault moves. Numerous drills and preparations were already taking place in various areas affected by the earthquake dubbed as the “Big One.” Despite all the preparations … Read more

DepEd Revised List of Schools Near the West Valley Fault Line

The Department of Education, through DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro announced that the agency revised the list of schools near the West Valley Fault, removing three schools from the list and adding another school which was not previously included in the list released by DepEd through the recommendation of PHIVOLCS. In a press conference, the three … Read more

Earthquake’s “Triangle of Life” Hoax Debunked by PHIVOLCS

The Philippine Institute of Volcanoloy and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) through Director Renato Solidum debunked the popular “Triangle of Life” during earthquake. According to Director Renato Solidum, there is no such thing as the “Triangle of Life.” The theory is an earthquake preparedness article drom Doug Copp that went viral online. Here’s the Explanation of Triangle of … Read more

West Valley Fault Earthquake Threatens Metro Manila (Video)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) warned Metro Manila residents of the possible movement of the West Valley Fault that threatens the entire National Capital Region. Watch the video report from Bandila: Due to the recent Magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hits Bohol and Cebu City on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, Phivolcs and the MMDA … Read more