Phivolcs launches info drive on quakes, tsunamis
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Ghio Ong
| April 8, 2011 - 12:00am
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has launched a massive grassroots campaign that will inform the public about the basic nature of earthquakes and tsunamis to help save lives, especially...
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Phivolcs urges Pinoys to be vigilant when working overseas
By
Ghio Ong
| March 27, 2011 - 4:30pm
Phivolcs director Renato Solidum said overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) must know if their country destinations are prone to natural hazards such as earthquakes.
Phivolcs rules out tsunami due to Papua New Guinea quake
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Dennis Carcamo
| March 7, 2011 - 9:53am
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) allayed fears that the strong earthquake in Solomon Islands in Papua New Guinea will result in a tsunami or tidal wave that could affect the region...
Mild quake hits Davao City
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Ghio Ong
| March 2, 2011 - 12:00am
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake rocked Davao City yesterday but did not cause any damage or injury, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
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Mild quake jolts Surigao
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Ghio Ong
| December 10, 2010 - 12:00am
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake jolted Tandag, Surigao del Sur yesterday but no damage was expected, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
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Mt. Bulusan spews ash anew - Phivolcs
By
Dennis Carcamo
| November 12, 2010 - 8:09am
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded another explosion coming from Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon this morning, spewing volcanic ash as high as 500 meters.
5.2-magnitude quake jolts Masbate
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Dennis Carcamo
| November 4, 2010 - 9:01am
A moderate earthquake jolted the Burias Island in Masbate early this morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
Phivolcs holds 2-day symposium on disaster preparedness
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Dennis Carcamo
| July 15, 2010 - 1:42pm
To improve the country's disaster preparedness, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) will hold a two-day symposium starting today, where stakeholders and partners share knowledge on...
Quake jolts parts of Leyte
March 8, 2010 - 12:00am
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake rocked parts of Leyte province yesterday but did not cause any damage or injuries, state seismologists said.
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Residents outside 8-km danger zone also flee
By
Cet Dematera
| December 30, 2009 - 12:00am
Hundreds of families residing outside the eight-kilometer danger zone around Mayon volcano fled their homes yesterday because...
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