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Resources enough to deal with Taal eruption: Lorenzana
January 13, 2020, 5:59 pm
MANILA -- There are still enough resources to assist residents affected by Taal Volcano’s eruption, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Monday. Lorenzana, chairperson of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), made this assurance, noting that there is still… Read More
DOH Calabarzon on full alert status amid Taal eruption
January 13, 2020, 3:19 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) in Calabarzon (Region IV-A) on Monday has been placed on full alert following the eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas over the weekend. In a statement, DOH Regional Director Eduardo Janairo said all health facilities have been readied in response to the… Read More
Measures taken to secure Malampaya from Taal eruption: DOE
January 13, 2020, 1:33 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Energy (DOE) said necessary actions are being taken by Shell Philippines to secure the Malampaya gas field. In a media advisory Monday, DOE said Shell is undertaking “all necessary precautions and actions required to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operation… Read More
Close to 1K families move to safer grounds amid Taal eruption
January 13, 2020, 12:33 pm
MANILA -- A total of 7,742 persons in Calabarzon (Region 4-A) are taking temporary shelter in 38 evacuation centers following the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas Sunday afternoon, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Monday. The latest… Read More
DA to provide loans for farmers affected by Taal eruption
January 13, 2020, 10:35 am
MANILA -- The Department of Agriculture, particularly the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 4-A field offices, is closely monitoring the situation in Batangas following the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano on Sunday. "We have instructed both DA RFO 4A Director Arnel de Mesa and… Read More
Taal eruption postpones NCAA volleyball games
January 13, 2020, 8:43 am
MANILA -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the postponement of its supposed volleyball schedule on Monday due to the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano. With the ashfall from the volcano's eruption on Sunday already reaching Metro Manila, the cities of Manila and San… Read More
Classes in Metro Manila suspended due to Taal eruption
January 12, 2020, 10:48 pm
MANILA – Classes at all levels in Metro Manila on Monday (January 13) has been suspended due to ash fall from the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano. In an advisory on Sunday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the suspension of classes include all 17 cities within Metro… Read More
NAIA ops halted due to ash clouds from Taal eruption
January 12, 2020, 8:59 pm
MANILA -- Due to the presence of volcanic ash clouds on major traffic airways, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) temporarily suspended flights to/from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday night. In an advisory, CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio said a Notice… Read More
DILG orders Batangas LGUs to take measures amid Taal eruption
January 12, 2020, 8:36 pm
MANILA – Interior Secretary Eduardo Año ordered local government units in Batangas to take appropriate measures and activate operations centers in response to Taal Volcano's phreatic eruption on Sunday afternoon. "I have issued advisories already for all LGUs of Batangas to convene the local… Read More
