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02/12/2023

09/11/2023

TAAL VOLCANO ADVISORY
09 November 2023
03:00 PM

This is a notice of increased and continuous degassing activity from Taal Volcano.

A total of 11,499 tonnes/day of volcanic sulfur dioxide or SO2 gas emission from the Taal Main Crater was measured today, 09 November 2023. This is the highest recorded SO2 emission from Taal for the year. Visual monitors show continued pronounced upwelling of volcanic fluids in the Main Crater that generated rather short and weak- to moderate-volume degassing plumes. Strong winds drifted the plumes to the southwest. No volcanic smog or vog over Taal Caldera was observed by visual monitors throughout the day. Nonetheless, PAGASA wind forecasts indicate a probable weakening of wind later in the day and tomorrow, 10 November 2023, which may lead to potential SO2 accumulation and vog formation over the Taal Region. Taal has been continuously degassing high concentrations of volcanic SO2 since March 2021; emissions since September 2023 have averaged 5,019 tonnes/day. Moderate seismicity has been recently exhibited by Taal; of the 415 volcanic earthquakes recorded since 1 September 2023, 362 were weak volcanic tremors associated with volcanic gas activity.

As a reminder, vog consists of fine droplets containing volcanic gas such as SO2 which is acidic and can cause irritation of the eyes, throat and respiratory tract with severities depending on the gas concentrations and durations of exposure. People who may be particularly sensitive to vog are those with health conditions such as asthma, lung disease and heart disease, the elderly, pregnant women and children. For communities that can be affected by vog, please be mindful of the following.

(1) Limit your exposure. Avoid outdoor activities, stay indoors and shut doors and windows to block out vog.
(2) Protect yourself. Cover your nose, ideally with an N95 facemask. Drink plenty of water to reduce any throat irritation or constriction. If belonging to the particularly sensitive group of people above, watch over yourself and seek help from a doctor or the barangay health unit if needed, especially If serious effects are experienced.
(3) In addition, acid rain can be generated during periods of rainfall and volcanic gas emission over areas where the plume disperses, causing damage to crops and affecting metal surfaces such as roofs of houses and buildings.

DOST-PHIVOLCS reminds the public that Alert Level 1 prevails over Taal Volcano, which means that it is still in abnormal condition and should not be interpreted to have ceased unrest nor ceased the threat of eruptive activity. At Alert Level 1, sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can occur and threaten areas within TVI. DOST-PHIVOLCS strongly recommends that entry into TVI, Taal’s Permanent Danger Zone or PDZ, especially the vicinities of the Main Crater and the Daang Kastila fissure, must remain strictly prohibited. Local government units are advised to continuously monitor and assess volcanic SO2 and vog exposure of, and potential impacts on, their communities and undertake appropriate response measures to mitigate these hazards.

DOST-PHIVOLCS is closely monitoring Taal Volcano’s activity and any new significant development will be immediately communicated to all stakeholders.

DOST-PHIVOLCS


https://phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/volcano-advisory-menu/20949-taal-volcano-advisory-09-november-2023-03-00-pm

07/11/2023

...NO work, NO Classes sa Tacloban City bukas November 8, 2023 upang bigyang daan ang pag gunita sa ika sampung taon ng ST Yolanda na tumama sa atin noong November 08, 2013.

05/11/2023

Today, November 5, in commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the 1991 killer flash flood that killed about 8,000 people.

It was, November 5, 1991, the day a 15-minute flash flood caused by Typhoon Uring submerged low-lying communities by up to three meters, destroying Ormoc City and leaving the numerous dead on the streets, on sidewalks and by the seashore.

People who lived has the tale to tell, it is very unforgettable tragedy — and many environmental lessons learned...

03/11/2023

Mark your calendars! Here are the important dates for the HANDA PILIPINAS 2023 Visayas Leg in Tacloban City.

09/04/2022

10/11/2021

JUST IN: Dati nga PNP Spokesperson ngan former PRO -8 Regional Director Dionardo Carlos gin appoint ni Pres. Duterte nga masaliwan sunod kan PNP Chief PGen. Guillermo Eleazar nga maretire yana nga Nov. 13.

Who is General Carlos?

He was born in Lucena City, Quezon to parents Osmundo “Dody” de Ocampo Carlos of Tayabas, Quezon and Erlinda Sabarre Bernardo of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. His father is a marine biologist who headed the Enverga University Marine Biology Center in Padre, Burgos, Quezon and his mother is a registered nurse who worked at the Quezon Provincial Hospital.

Carlos spent his early childhood years in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, and eventually moved back to Cavite City and Lucena City. He finished his elementary education at St. Joseph College in Cavite City in 1979 where he graduated with ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE having the highest final grade (general point average) among his class.

Carlos took his secondary education at Luzonian University Foundation (now the Manuel S. Enverga University) in Lucena City where he graduated SALUTATORIAN in 1983.

Carlos took the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT), passed, and spent one (1) year as a freshman student at UP Diliman Campus. He entered the threshold of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) in Baguio City in 1984.

Carlos hurdled four (4) years of regimented life at the PMA from April 1, 1984, and graduated on March 8, 1988, as a 2nd Lieutenant. He is a proud member of the MARINGAL Class of 1988.

Professional Journey

Carlos started his military career as a young lieutenant in his hometown when he was deployed in Camp Guillermo Nakar in Lucena City. His first assignment was with the Regional Special Action Force 4 (RSAF4) Battalion and eventually with the 224th PC/INP Company in Los Banos, Laguna.

He joined the local forces in fighting the NPA insurgents in Quezon, Laguna and Mindoro Island under the Philippine Constabulary Anti-Insurgency Campaign. He also remained faithful and defended the established government against military rebels.

Carlos led his platoon in Mindoro and took part in the dismantling of three (3) NPA camps in the island under the Task Force Mina de Oro and later on Task Force Crossbow.

In 1989, Carlos led his team in the liberation of the Naval Base in Sangley Point, Cavite, from the rebel forces where he earned his Military Bravery Medal. His team was later redeployed to Makati City fighting the military rebels at the central business and financial district of the country. For this feat, Carlos and his team were recommended of meritorious promotion and award of Gold Cross medals however lost the chance because they chose to simply return to Los Banos, Laguna and continue performing their duties.

03/11/2021

11/08/2021

28/07/2021

BULKANG TAAL
Buod ng 24 oras na pagmamanman
28 Hulyo 2021 alas-5 ng umaga



https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/volcano-hazard/volcano-bulletin2/taal-volcano/12555-bulkang-taal-buod-ng-24-oras-na-pagmamanman-28-hulyo-2021-alas-5-ng-umaga

Volcano: Taal
Alert Level: 2
Status Alert Level: Pagtaas ng aktibidad
Volcanic Earthquake: 31 kabilang ang 29 na tremor na may habang 2 hanggang 15 minuto + mahinang background tremor
Sulfur Dioxide Flux(SO2): 1357 tonelada / araw (27 July 2021)
pH: 1.59 (12 February 2021)
Temperature: 71.8 ℃ (04 March 2021)
Plume (Steaming): Mahinang pagsingaw na 5 metro ang taas at napadpad sa hilagang silangan
Ground Deformation: Marahang na pag-impis ng TVI, marahang paglawak ng kalakhang Taal

26/07/2021

FIRST EVER GOLD MEDAL NG PILIPINAS SA OLYMPICS

Nakuha ni weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz an pinaka unang gold medal ng Pilipinas sa history ng Olympics!

CONGRATULATIONS!

24/07/2021

Isang bahay ang pinangangambahang lamunin ng isang sinkhole na bumulaga sa Brgy. Laguile, Taal, Batangas matapos ang dalawang malalakas na lindol kanina.
Nagpapatuloy pa rin ang mahihinang mga AFTERSHOCK at mga pag-ulan sa probinsya.
📸 Mary Angeline Delmundo | via PWS/PSU

24/07/2021

TAAL VOLCANO ALERT LEVEL 3 LOWERED TO ALERT LEVEL 2 (Decreased Unrest) on 23 July 2021, 7:30 PM

➡ Entry into Taal Volcano Island (TVI), Taal’s Permanent Danger Zone, must be strictly prohibited.
➡ Sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, ashfall and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can occur and threaten areas within TVI and along its coast.
➡ People residing within areas at high risk to base surges must be prepared for a quick and organized evacuation.
➡ Communities beside active river channels should be vigilant when there is heavy and prolonged rainfall since ash can be washed away and form lahars and sediment-laden streamflows.

DOST-PHIVOLCS is closely monitoring Taal Volcano’s activity and any new significant development will be immediately communicated to all stakeholders.

24/07/2021

BULKANG TAAL
Buod ng 24 oras na pagmamanman
24 Hulyo 2021 alas-5 ng umaga

https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/.../12525-bulkang-taal...
Volcano: Taal
Alert Level: 2
Status Alert Level: Pagtaas ng aktibidad
Volcanic Earthquake: 3 + mahinang background tremor
Sulfur Dioxide Flux(SO2): 4553 tonelada / araw (23 July 2021)
pH: 1.59 (12 February 2021)
Temperature: 71.8 ℃ (04 March 2021)
Plume (Steaming): Malakas na pagsingaw na 900 metro ang taas at napadpad sa silangan at hilagang silangan
Ground Deformation: Marahang na pag-impis ng TVI, marahang paglawak ng kalakhang Taal

23/07/2021

let's remain vigilant!
SOURCE: PHIVOLCS Taal Volcano Bulletin as of July 23, 2021 at 7:30 PM.

22/07/2021

21/07/2021

BULKANG TAAL
Buod ng 24 oras na pagmamanman
21 Hulyo 2021 alas-5 ng umaga

https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/.../12500-bulkang-taal...
Volcano: Taal
Alert Level: 3
Status Alert Level: Mataas na aktibidad
Volcanic Earthquake: 10 kabilang ang 3 tremors na nagtagal ng 2 hanggang 3 minuto + mahinang background tremor
Sulfur Dioxide Flux(SO2): 5286 tonelada / araw (20 July 2021)
pH: 1.59 (12 February 2021)
Temperature: 71.8 ℃ (04 March 2021)
Plume (Steaming): May taas na 900 metro bago mapadpad sa silangan at hilagang silangan dulot ng upwelling ng mainit na volcanic gas
Ground Deformation: Marahang na pag-impis ng TVI, marahang paglawak ng kalakhang Taal

20/07/2021

BULKANG TAAL
Buod ng 24 oras na pagmamanman
20 Hunyo 2021 alas-5 ng umaga


https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/volcano-hazard/volcano-bulletin2/taal-volcano/12491-bulkang-taal-buod-ng-24-oras-na-pagmamanman-20-hulyo-2021-alas-5-ng-umaga

Volcano: Taal
Alert Level: 3
Status Alert Level: Pagtaas ng aktibidad
Volcanic Earthquake: 36 + mahinang background tremor
Sulfur Dioxide Flux(SO2): 3780 tonelada / araw (19 July 2021)
pH: 1.59 (04 March 2021)
Temperature: 71.8 ℃ (04 March 2021)
Plume (Steaming): May taas na 900 metro bago mapadpad sa silangan-hilagang silangan dulot ng upwelling ng mainit na volcanic gas

19/07/2021

BULKANG TAAL
Buod ng 24 oras na pagmamanman
19 Hulyo 2021 alas-5 ng umaga



https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/volcano-hazard/volcano-bulletin2/taal-volcano/12487-bulkang-taal-buod-ng-24-oras-na-pagmamanman-19-hulyo-2021-alas-5-ng-umaga

Volcano: Taal
Alert Level: 3
Status Alert Level: Mataas na aktibidad
Volcanic Earthquake: 10 kabilang ang 9 na tremor na may habang 1 hanggang 6 minuto + mahinang background tremor
Sulfur Dioxide Flux(SO2): 2441 tonelada / araw (18 July 2021)
pH: 1.59 (12 February 2021)
Temperature: 71.8 ℃ (04 March 2021)
Plume (Steaming): May taas na 900 metro bago mapadpad sa hilagang-silangan dulot ng upwelling ng mainit na volcanic gas
Ground Deformation: Marahang na pag-impis ng TVI, marahang paglawak ng kalakhang Taal

18/07/2021

BULKANG TAAL
Buod ng 24 oras na pagmamanman
18 Hulyo 2021 alas-5 ng umaga



https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/volcano-hazard/volcano-bulletin2/taal-volcano/12482-bulkang-taal-buod-ng-24-oras-na-pagmamanman-18-hulyo-2021-alas-5-ng-umaga

Volcano: Taal
Alert Level: 3
Status Alert Level: Mataas na aktibidad
Volcanic Earthquake: 86 kabilang ang 84 volcanic tremor na may habang 1 hanggang 34 minuto + mahinang background tremor
Sulfur Dioxide Flux(SO2): 5466 tonelada / araw (17 July 2021)
pH: 1.59 (12 February 2021)
Temperature: 71.8 ℃ (04 March 2021)
Plume (Steaming): May taas na 2,100 metro bago mapadpad sa hilagang silangan dulot ng upwelling ng mainit na volcanic gas
Ground Deformation: Marahang pag-impis ng TVI, marahang paglawak ng kalakhang Taal

15/07/2021

JUST IN | President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the MECQ classification in Bataan; Iloilo City and Iloilo Province until July 22, says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque.
Roque: Cagayan de Oro City, Davao Occidental, Davao de Oro, and Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, and Butuan City remain under MECQ.
Roque: Metro Manila, Baguio city, Apayao, Santiago city, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, Quezon, Batangas, Puerto Princesa City, Guimaras, Negros Occidental among others will be under GCQ.

12/07/2021

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12/07/2021

BULKANG TAAL
Buod ng 24 oras na pagmamanman
12 Hulyo 2021 alas-5 ng umaga



https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/volcano-hazard/volcano-bulletin2/taal-volcano/12433-bulkang-taal-buod-ng-24-oras-na-pagmamanman-12-hulyo-2021-alas-5-ng-umaga

Volcano: Taal
Alert Level: 3
Status Alert Level: Mataas na aktibidad
Volcanic Earthquake: 185 kabilang ang 176 volcanic tremor na may habang 1 hanggang 16 minuto + mahinang background tremor
Sulfur Dioxide Flux(SO2): 6421 tonelada / araw (11 July 2021)
pH: 1.59 (12 February 2021)
Temperature: 71.8 ℃ (04 March 2021)
Plume (Steaming): Malakas na pagsingaw na may taas na 1500 metro na napapadpad sa pangkalahatang kanluran
Ground Deformation: Marahang na pag-impis ng TVI, marahang paglawak ng kalakhang Taal

11/07/2021

BULKANG TAAL
Buod ng 24 oras na pagmamanman
11 Hulyo 2021 alas-5 ng umaga



https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/volcano-hazard/volcano-bulletin2/taal-volcano/12425-bulkang-taal-buod-ng-24-oras-na-pagmamanman-11-hulyo-2021-alas-5-ng-umaga

Volcano: Taal
Alert Level: 3
Status Alert Level: Mataas na aktibidad
Volcanic Earthquake: 74 kabilang ang 61 volcanic tremor na may habang 1 hanggang 25 minuto + mahinang background tremor
Sulfur Dioxide Flux(SO2): 6,488 tonelada / araw (10 July 2021)
pH: 1.59 (12 February 2021)
Temperature: 71.8 ℃ (04 March 2021)
Plume (Steaming): May taas na 1,000 metro bago mapadpad sa kanluran-hilagang kanluran at timog kanluran dulot ng upwelling ng mainit na volcanic gas
Ground Deformation: Marahang na pag-impis ng TVI, marahang paglawak ng kalakhang Taal

09/07/2021

Pinaghahandaan na umano ng National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) ang "worst case scenario" sa Bulkang Taal kung saan kakailanganing ilikas ang nasa kalahating milyong residente.

Ito’y matapos ang magkakasunod na maliliit na pagputok na naitala ng Phivolcs na naturang bulkan.

"Ang worst case scenario kasi natin, 'yong violent eruption. So mas maraming kababayan natin ang maaapektuhan," sabi ni NDRRMC Executive Director Ricardo Jalad.

Kakailanganganin namang ilikas ang mga nakatira sa loob ng 14-kilometer danger zone kung itataas ang Alert Level 4 sa bulkan.

Malaking hamon umano ang paglilikas ng marami dahil sa pandemya kaya ikakalat ang mga evacuee sa iba't ibang probinsiya ng Calabarzon.

"Mas mangangailangan tayo ngayon ng mas maraming evacuation centers. So pinaghahandaan 'yan. Gagamit tayo ng mga eskuwelahan mostly. 'Yung mga unoccupied housing projects ng NHA (National Housing Authority), hinahanda na rin," ayon kay Lajad.

Sa monitoring ng Phivolcs, patuloy ang aktibidad ng Bulkang Taal mula nang itaas ito sa Alert Level 3 noong Hulyo 1.

Source: ABS-CBN News
📷 Phivolcs

08/07/2021

UPDATE: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deploys BRP Panglao (FPB-2402) to conduct CLOSE MONITORING and provide NECESSARY ASSISTANCE to distressed cargo vessel, MV PALAWAN PEARL located outside break water of Baseco Beach, approximately 100 meters from Baseco Beach shoreline today, 08 July 2021.

MV PALAWAN PEARL collided with foreign dredger, BKM 104 at the vicinity waters off South Harbor Anchorage area at around 02:10 a.m. today.

BRP Panglao (FPB-2402), together with PCG Station Manila, conducts assessment as part of its initial investigation.

Meanwhile, the Marine Environmental Protection Force of the PCG District NCR - Central Luzon is now preparing for the laying of four segments of oil spill boom as a mitigating contingency measure regarding said maritime incident.

[Progress report to follow]

🇵🇭

| via Philippine Coast Guard

08/07/2021

𝗞𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗼, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝘀𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗽𝘂𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗽𝗲 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗴𝘆. 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗯𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗚𝗨

Nagpulong ang 26 na Hepe ng Barangay Tanod ng Bayan ng Ibaan kasama si Mayor Joy Salvame at Municipal Administrator Juvy Mendoza pati narin ang ilang opisyal ng Lokal na Pamahalaan upang pag-usapan ang paghahanda sa kalamidad at iba pa, Hulyo 6, 2021

Naging paksa ng pagpupulong ang paghahanda kaakibat ng muling pag-aalburoto ng Bulkang Taal at sa pagpasok ng tag-ulan. Napagpulungan rin ang patuloy na pag-iingat laban sa COVID-19 at iba pang may kinalaman sa pagtupad sa tungkulin ng mga Hepe ng Barangay Police sa Ibaan gaya ng quarterly honorarium ng mga ito mula sa Lokal na Pamahalaan.

Upang makatulong pa sa mga ito, nangakong magbibigay ng vest, emergency flashlight at mga pito si Mayor Joy mula sa kanyang personal na makakaya nang makatulong sa mga Hepe ng tanod sa pag-iingat sa buong barangay sa bayan ng Ibaan.

Ngayong buwan ng Hulyo na National Disaster Risk Resilience Month rin, malaki ang bahagi ng mga Barangay Tanod sa pagpapanatili ng ligtas na pamayanan para sa lahat.