(Photo courtesy of Agoncillo, Batangas LGU) MANILA - The ongoing unrest of the Taal Volcano has so far affected 7,237 persons, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Thursday. In its latest situation report, the agency said this is equivalent to 2,047 families in 18 barangays in the province of Batangas. A total of 20 evacuation centers are currently providing shelter to 1,209 families or around 4,165 individuals. Meanwhile, 500 families or 1,952 persons are being aided outside with the rest sheltering with their relatives and friends. Over PHP1.2 million worth of assistance has so far been provided to the affected population. Citing data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said the five high-risk barangays are Banyaga and Bilibinwang in Agoncillo town and Boso-Boso, Bugaan East, and Gulod of Laurel town, all in the province of
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(Screengrab from Phivolcs' Facebook page) MANILA-Three phreatomagmatic eruptions occurred in Taal Volcano on Thursday, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Renato Solidum Jr. said. These occurred at 10:39 a.m. for two minutes; 10:47 a.m. and 10:55 a.m., both for one minute. Solidum told the Philippine News Agency that the first eruption generated plumes 900 meters high, and the two others both generated plumes 500 meters tall. Phreatomagmatic eruptions are caused by the interaction of magma and water. Eruptions normally consist of multiple explosive events, the interval of which may vary. Phivolcs reported that for the past 24 hours, no volcanic earthquake caused by movements or eruptions of magma from the volcano was detected. However, low-level background tremor has persisted since March 29. Solidum earlier said a low-level background tremor may signify stronger hydrothermal activity or boiling of groundwater, and degassing of the volcano. Upwell
OCD Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV (Screengrab from Talk to the People briefing) MANILA - The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said no disruption has so far been reported in critical lifelines and facilities due to Taal Volcano's ongoing unrest. "There are no disruptions to critical lifelines and facilities in terms of power, communication, and water," OCD Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV told President Rodrigo Duterte during the Talk to the People briefing on Tuesday night. Alejandro, who is also Civil Defense deputy administrator, placed the number of affected families at 1,539, equivalent to 5,688 persons, about 4,974 of whom are being aided in 17 evacuation centers. "Please note that all evacuation centers are located outside the high-risk areas. Individuals outside evacuation centers are staying with their families or relatives, and the assessment of other areas and barangays is being done by our LGUs (local government units)