
Kanlaon Volcano Logs Five Ash Emissions Over 10 Hours; Alert Level 2 Maintained
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported five ash emission events from Kanlaon Volcano from Friday night to Saturday, lasting over 10 hours with plumes reaching 500 meters. Alert Level 2 remains in effect.

Sulfur Dioxide Emission Increases at Taal Volcano in Philippines
Taal Volcano in Batangas province, Philippines, has shown an increase in sulfur dioxide emissions, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

Mayon Volcano Records Dozens of Explosions and Quakes
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported over 80 weak explosions and 133 volcanic earthquakes at Mayon Volcano within the last 24 hours.

Mayon Volcano Records Minor Eruptions, Alert Level 3 Maintained
Mayon Volcano in the Philippines experienced two minor Strombolian eruptions, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to maintain Alert Level 3.

Bulusan Volcano Shows Increased Seismic Activity in Philippines
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported increased seismic activity at Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon since February 26.

195 evacuees displaced by Kanlaon eruption head for home
BACOLOD CITY–The 195 residents of Bago City and La Carlota City who evacuated following a two-minute moderate eruption at Kanlaon Volcano have decamped and returned to their homes. Kanlaon has remained relatively calm following Thursday’s eruption, Mari Andylene Quintia, a Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) volcanologist, said on Sunday, Feb. 22. The volcano

Mayon Volcano Eruption Continues with No Major Explosion Reported
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that Mayon Volcano has ejected 40 million cubic meters of volcanic material since its Alert Level 3 was raised, but no major explosion has been observed.

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Surigao del Sur
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. According to Phivolcs, the earthquake occurred at exactly 8:06 a.m. The quake was located 40 kilometers north, 86° east of Marihatag town. It was tectonic in origin, with a depth of focus

3.2 magnitude quake strikes off Occidental Mindoro town
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck off Abra de Ilog town in Occidental Mindoro early Monday morning, according to state seismologists. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported the quake occurred at 5:59 a.m., with its epicenter 11 kilometers northwest of Abra de Ilog at a depth of 111

Taal Volcano Shows Slight Increase in Seismic Activity
Taal Volcano in the Philippines recorded 13 seismic events in the past 24 hours, indicating a gradual increase in its activity, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

Phivolcs: Mayon Volcano emits flowing lava, volcanic ash
MANILA, Philippines — Lava effusion with lava flow on three gullies and minor ash emissions that generated plume were observed from Mayon Volcano in the province of Albay, the state volcanology bureau said on Thursday. In its latest 24-hour observation summary, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that lava descended 3.8 kilometers

195 evacuees displaced by Kanlaon eruption head for home
BACOLOD CITY–The 195 residents of Bago City and La Carlota City who evacuated following a two-minute moderate eruption at Kanlaon Volcano have decamped and returned to their homes. Kanlaon has remained relatively calm following Thursday’s eruption, Mari Andylene Quintia, a Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) volcanologist, said on Sunday, Feb. 22. The volcano

Mayon Volcano activity intensifies with 539 quakes in 24 hours
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a significant increase in Mayon Volcano's activity, recording 539 volcanic earthquakes in a 24-hour period, maintaining Alert Level 3.

Mayon Volcano spews lava anew amid 65th day of minor eruptions
MANILA, Philippines — Small bursts of lava and flowing molten rock were seen from Mayon Volcano in the province of Albay as it entered its 65th consecutive day of eruptions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The two eruptions recorded Tuesday night and early Wednesday were small and short-lived, a type of

No damage reported after magnitude 5 quake jolts Calatagan, Batangas
LUCENA CITY — A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the coastal town of Calatagan in Batangas province early Sunday, March 8, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake occurred at 12:04 a.m., with its epicenter located nine kilometers northeast of the municipality. The tremor, which was tectonic in origin,

Guimaras jolted by two quakes following Iloilo tremor
ILOILO CITY— Two earthquakes struck parts of Guimaras on Monday evening, minutes after a stronger tremor was recorded off Guimbal, Iloilo, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In separate bulletins, Phivolcs reported that a magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at 6:34 p.m., located 13 kilometers south 70 degrees west of Nueva Valencia,

Mayon spews volcanic ash on Tuesday
MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano has been seen emitting volcanic ash on Tuesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In a Facebook post showing the timelapse of the ash emission, Phivolcs said the event happened around 1:05 p.m on Tuesday. It generated a grayish to brownish plume, rising 1,000 meters above