8 a.m., July 4 In the past 24 hours, Phivolcs has recorded 31 low-frequency volcanic earthquakes and low-level background tremor that has persisted since April 8. The emission of high levels of sulfur dioxide caused steam-rich plumes that rose up to 2.5 kilometers from the Taal’s main crater. 8 p.m., July 3 Phivolcs warned communities surrounding Taal Volcano in Batangas against high levels of volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission which may lead to another eruption of the restive volcano. It monitored a record-high SO2 emission rate on Saturday at an average of 14,699 tonnes per day. 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., July 2 The continuous upwelling of hot volcanic fluids within Taal Volcano’s main crater has generated three-kilometer high steam plumes between 5:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., Friday.