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Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon appears to be calming down with only 10 volcanic earthquakes recorded in the past 24 hours.

(Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - The Philippine Army (PA) has deployed disaster response teams to help in clearing and relief efforts in Sorsogon areas heavily affected by Sunday's phreatic eruption of the Bulusan Volcano. In a statement late Monday, Army spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said these teams are under Joint Task Force Bicolandia headquarters. Meanwhile, Army units in the region like the 903rd Infantry Brigade, 22nd Infantry Battalion, and 31st Infantry Battalion rem...

Following its June 5 and 12 phreatic eruptions, Mount Bulusan continues to release steam, indicating persistent hydrothermal activity in the volcano.

THE RIGHT MOVE The first time people from my generation living in Metro Manila and nearby areas actually saw ashfall was way back in 1991. I remember being at the penthouse of my family's home, amused by the "fairydust-like" particles falling down from the sky, as I was blissfully unaware that it

At least 124 families or 456 residents have returned to their homes from the evacuation center after the phreatic eruption of Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Tuesday.

ASSISTANCE. Residents of Barangay Puting Sapa in Juban, Sorsogon who fled due to the phreatic explosions of Bulusan Volcano started to return home on Tuesday (June 14, 2022). Government disaster agencies and the provincial government of Sorsogon have spent some P18.7 million in assistance to the affected villagers since the eruptive activities started last June 5, the Office of Civil Defense said. (Photo from the Juban Info News Facebook Page) LEGAZPI CITY - Government disaster agencies and the ...

Bulusan volcano (Philippines) eruption news and activity updates

The Department of Agriculture regional office in Bicol (Photo courtesy of DA-5) LEGAZPI CITY - The Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5) on Monday said it has started giving various interventions to farmers in the provincial and municipal local government units (LGUs) of Sorsogon who are affected by the continuing unrest of Mt. Bulusan. Emily Bordado, DA-5 spokesperson, said an initial PHP490,625 worth of assistance has been distributed to a total of 186 affected farmers. "The High-Valu...

Bulusan Volcano erupted anew in Sorsogon province on Sunday morning, June 12, forcing 103 families composed of 438 individuals to flee their homes. Bulusan Volcano erupts anew on June 12, 2022 in Sorsogon province. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The National Disaster Risk Reduction a

Following Bulusan Volcano’s eruption on Sunday, June 12, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned against the negative effects of fine ashfall on health of the public. (Photo taken from Philvolc’s Facebook page) “Fine ashfall can cause irritation and breathin