PRESS RELEASE: DOST-PHIVOLCS Pushes for Better Geologic Hazard Communication for Safer, Well-Informed Communities in Bicol Region

Views: 861 The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) will conduct the PHIVOLCS InfoPress: Understanding and Communicating Geologic Hazards Information in Region V on 29 April 2026 at the Lotus Blu Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur. The activity seeks to enhance the capacity of media practitioners and public information officers continue reading : PRESS RELEASE: DOST-PHIVOLCS Pushes for Better Geologic Hazard Communication for Safer, Well-Informed Communities in Bicol Region

PRESS RELEASE: THEFT OF MONITORING EQUIPMENT IN MAYON VOLCANO NETWORK’S LIGAO OBSERVATION STATION (VMLI), ALBAY PROVINCE

Views: 506 On 19 April 2026, during a routine maintenance activity by Mayon Volcano Observatory (MVO) personnel, it was discovered that the cables of the DOST-PHIVOLCS’ Ligao Observation Station (VMLI) in Paulog, Ligao City, Albay Province, were cut and stolen, causing the station to become non-operational. Included among those stolen were six (6) meters solar cables, three (3) continue reading : PRESS RELEASE: THEFT OF MONITORING EQUIPMENT IN MAYON VOLCANO NETWORK’S LIGAO OBSERVATION STATION (VMLI), ALBAY PROVINCE

Findings from the Quick Inspection of the Landslide in Barangay Tuquib, Villaviciosa, Abra

Views: 17 Authors: Margarita P. Dizon*, Dan Gil S. Fermo, Reynaldo M. San Jose, Gilbert A. Ramilo, Bianca Louise Q. Bautista, Koreen G. Dorado, Jeromalyn A. Palma, Matthew R. Torres, Adrienne Albert T. Beltran, Andrei Benedict G. Del Rio, Joseph Brian M. Mape, and Nadean Lois D. Yag-at Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of continue reading : Findings from the Quick Inspection of the Landslide in Barangay Tuquib, Villaviciosa, Abra

PRESS RELEASE: Handa: Empowering Disaster Preparedness, Early Warning and Response in the Philippines

Views: 3,180 The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), will officially launch Handa: The Integrated Platform for Preparedness, Early Warning, and Response on March 30, 2026, at The HIVE Hotel and Convention Place in Diliman, Quezon City. The development of the platform is in response to continue reading : PRESS RELEASE: Handa: Empowering Disaster Preparedness, Early Warning and Response in the Philippines

PRESS RELEASE: PHILIPPINES TO HOST INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON VOLCANIC LAKES WORKSHOP

Views: 1,071 The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS), in partnership with the Geological Society of the Philippines (GSP), the Municipality of Capas, Tarlac, and the City of San Pablo, Laguna will host the 12th International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI) Commission on Volcanic Lakes continue reading : PRESS RELEASE: PHILIPPINES TO HOST INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON VOLCANIC LAKES WORKSHOP

PRESS RELEASE: DOST-PHIVOLCS CONDUCTS MEDIA SEMINAR TO COMBAT DISINFORMATION AMID MAYON VOLCANO CRISES

Views: 2,615 Amid the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano and the continued threat to surrounding communities, the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Albay, DOST V, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) V, and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) V, will conduct “PHIVOLCS InfoPress: Understanding continue reading : PRESS RELEASE: DOST-PHIVOLCS CONDUCTS MEDIA SEMINAR TO COMBAT DISINFORMATION AMID MAYON VOLCANO CRISES

Earthquake-induced Landslide Impacts of the 17 November 2023 Mw 6.8 Offshore Davao Occidental Earthquake in the Municipality of Glan, Province of Sarangani

Views: 367 Authors: Arturo S. Daag, Margarita P. Dizon, Roland Joseph B. De Leon, Dan Gil S. Fermo, Veronica Theresse M. Pagbilao and John Michael Dipatuan Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) Download link: https://bit.ly/2023-OffshoreDavaoOccEq-EIL   INTRODUCTION The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology continue reading : Earthquake-induced Landslide Impacts of the 17 November 2023 Mw 6.8 Offshore Davao Occidental Earthquake in the Municipality of Glan, Province of Sarangani

Press Release: Tsunami Ready Philippines National Workshop Strengthens Coastal Communities’ Tsunami Preparedness

Views: 4,775 The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) will lead an international collaborative effort to enhance community preparedness and resilience against tsunami threats. Experts from international and national tsunami and ocean science agencies, alongside representatives from national government agencies and local disaster risk reduction and management offices continue reading : Press Release: Tsunami Ready Philippines National Workshop Strengthens Coastal Communities’ Tsunami Preparedness

Typologies of Social Media Use During Significant Earthquake Events in the Philippines, 2019-2020: Location, Distance, and Online Engagement

Views: 229 Authors: Ma. Mylene Martinez-Villegas*, Lucille Rose D. Sanico, Jeffrey S. Perez, Charmaine V. Villamil, Melissa Mae P. Tamayo, and Abigail C. Pidlaoan Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS)   Download article: https://bit.ly/SocialMediaUse-Earthquake-Events   ABSTRACT: This study used the social media data of PHIVOLCS, a government earthquake continue reading : Typologies of Social Media Use During Significant Earthquake Events in the Philippines, 2019-2020: Location, Distance, and Online Engagement