Tag: Disaster Preparedness

OCD Plans New Warning System for Shear Line, Weather Disturbances

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is studying the development of a warning system for shear line events and other weather disturbances. OCD Administrator Undersecretary...

Back-to-Back Earthquakes Hit Bicol and Eastern Visayas, Phivolcs Reports

Back-to-back earthquakes in Bicol and Eastern Visayas were recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday morning. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake...

100K Residents Prepare for Kanlaon’s ‘Imminent Eruption’ as Phivolcs Eyes Alert Level 4

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned of an imminent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano as sulfur dioxide emissions...

Shear Line and Monsoon Bring Heavy Rains, Flood Threats to Four Philippine Regions

Four regions in the Philippines are facing threats of heavy rainfall and widespread flooding due to the ongoing shear line and northeast monsoon. The affected...

PHIVOLCS: Kanlaon Volcano records at least 26 daily quakes in early 2025

KANLAON Volcano on Negros Island continues to show heightened activity, with at least 26 volcanic earthquakes recorded daily for three consecutive days, the Philippine...

Manila Trench Movement Could Trigger Magnitude 8.4 Earthquake, PHIVOLCS Warns

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has issued a warning about the potential for a powerful magnitude 8.4 earthquake due to activity...

Strong Winds and Heavy Rains Affect Several Barangays in Koronadal City; Landslide Reported

Several barangays in Koronadal City were affected by heavy rains and strong winds yesterday. This was confirmed by Mr. Cyrus Urbano, the City Disaster Risk...

Kanlaon’s Danger Zone May Expand to 10km Due to Lahar Threat

The eruption of Kanlaon Volcano has significantly impacted livestock, a primary livelihood for farmers at the volcano's foothills, where a weekly livestock market operates. The...

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