Strengthening Angat Dam, Metro’s source of water
MAYON Volcano’s continued activity reminds us that we are in a part of the planet that is under constant pressure ...
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Mexico quakes a timely reminder of our Big One
A nationwide earthquake drill was supposed to be held last Thursday, September 21, but because protest rallies had been scheduled ...
7.1 quake hits Mexico: Hundreds dead
A powerful earthquake shook central Mexico on Tuesday, collapsing buildings in plumes of dust and killing at least 217 people. ...
Leyte quake renews need for readiness in Metro Manila
The big earthquake that struck Leyte last Thursday caught most people unprepared. Tremors of 4 to 5 magnitude are common ...
Just in case
Take it from the earthquake expert, Phivolcs Director and Undersecretary Renato Solidum: It’s objects falling on people during an earthquake ...
Batangas earthquake reminds us again
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas last Tuesday, sending portions of the walls of the Taal Basilica crashing down, followed by ...
Dozens of aftershocks rock Batangas
The strong 5.5-magnitude earthquake that hit Batangas Tuesday evening has sent dozens aftershocks in many parts of Southern Luzon, according ...
Best to be ready for the ‘Big One’
THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Pivolcs) denied reports over the weekend that it had warned against a strong ...
Earthquake preparedness?
MANY years passing, I recall a television interview with the late Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) Director Raymundo ...