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Heritage conservators rescue artifacts from Taal town museums

Ronron Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 03:11 PM

Besides endangering human and animal lives, and ruining shelters and livelihood, the recent eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas also put valuable historical artifacts being preserved in Taal, a heritage town of the province, at great risk. Read more »

As Taal simmers, Batangas town residents protest lockdown

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Posted at Jan 23 11:47 AM

Angry residents stormed Cuenca Municipal Hall in Batangas province to protest the ongoing lockdown amid the continued unrest of Taal Volcano.   Read more »

Some residents in Taal town remain at home despite lockdown

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Posted at Jan 23 12:49 AM

State volcanologists consider the possibility of lowering Taal volcano's alert level, some 10 days after it erupted. But they are still not discounting a potential explosive eruption anytime soon. Read more »

Phivolcs: Magma won't flow from Batangas fissures

Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 10:39 PM

Solidum said magma has always been under the surface of towns that surround Taal Volcano, which has "magma chambers." Read more »

Phivolcs: Recent ash fall triggered by past emissions; no new Taal discharges

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 08:18 PM

On Wednesday morning, Mariton Bornas, of the Phivolcs’ volcano monitoring division, said only steam-laden plumes were observed in Taal. Read more »

Taal evacuees nagpasalamat sa mga namahagi ng donasyon, pagkain

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Updated as of Jan 22 07:09 PM

Sa gitna ng mga hinarap na problema matapos ang pag-alboroto ng Bulkang Taal, lubos ang pasasalamat ng mga evacuee sa mga namahagi ng donasyon sa kanila.  Read more »

Talisay mayor says sorry for deputy who scorned Taal evacuation

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Updated as of Jan 22 12:03 PM

The mayor of Talisay, Batangas apologized Wednesday in behalf of his second-in-command and brother, who questioned the mandatory evacuation of residents from Taal Volcano, which remained under threat of another hazardous eruption.  Read more »

Police: Expect rigid implementation of lockdown in Batangas danger area

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Posted at Jan 22 02:05 AM

Residents of Batangas towns designated a danger zone because of the threat posed by Taal will be moved forcibly if they do not vacate their homes by Thursday morning, the Calabarzon police chief. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: January 21, 2020

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Posted at Jan 22 12:06 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

Batangas farm shelters pets from rescued towns near Taal Volcano

Joseph Campbell, Reuters
Updated as of Jan 22 12:01 PM

A small farm in Batangas province is providing a safe haven for pets rescued from an exclusion zone around an active volcano. Read more »

Mga alkaldeng lalabag sa total lockdown sa paligid ng Taal Volcano binalaan

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Posted at Jan 21 08:45 PM

Nagbabala na ang Department of the Interior and Local Government sa mga alkaldeng hindi susunod sa total lockdown kaugnay ng pag-alboroto ng Bulkang Taal. Read more »

TINGNAN: Higit 70 hayop na sinagip sa Taal nasa pangangalaga ng DA

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Posted at Jan 21 08:19 PM

Inaalagaan sa livestock center ng Department of Agriculture sa Lipa City ang mahigit 70 alagang hayop na naisalba mula sa paanan ng Bulkang Taal. Read more »

House to hold session in Batangas to listen to Taal eruption victims

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Updated as of Jan 21 06:27 PM

The House of Representatives will hold a plenary session in Batangas province on Wednesday despite Taal Volcano's continued unrest. Read more »

What lies underneath Taal

Infographic by Pamela Ramos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 06:20 PM

With the seeming lull in Taal Volcano, many evacuees now want return to their homes. But the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology insists it still isn't safe. Here's why.  Read more »

Mga bangkero ng Pagsanjan, nagsakripisyo ng bahagi ng kita para sa Taal Volcano evacuees

Tarra Quismundo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 05:29 PM

Nagtulong-tulong ang mga bangkero ng Pagsanjan, Laguna para magbigay-tulong sa mga apektado ng pagputok ng Bulkang Taal sa Batangas.  Read more »

Senator cites need for disaster czar amid Taal Volcano crisis

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Updated as of Jan 21 04:38 PM

MANILA – Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday underscored the need for a disaster czar following the eruption of Taal volcano that forced thousands of residents to flee their homes.   Read more »

Hontiveros, Gatchalian seek cash aid, loan break for volcano-affected residents

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 02:23 PM

MANILA - Two senators on Tuesday pushed for the disbursement of more cash aid and a year-long moratorium on loan payments in areas hit by the recent Taal Volcano eruption. Read more »

San Miguel donates P23M in goods to Taal Volcano evacuees

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Posted at Jan 21 12:35 PM

Donations include rice, canned goods, coffee, biscuits, milk, eggs, facemasks, blankets, sleeping mats and clothing, among others. Its unit San Miguel Foods accounted for the bulk of food donations, Ramon Ang's SMC said in a statement.  Read more »

Disaster shelters sought in malls, commercial buildings under Senate bill

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 12:34 PM

Local governments may identify and create "permanent evacuation centers", including private commercial buildings, provided that they will pay for the use of these facilities after the calamity, Tolentino said in his Senate Bill No. 1272. Read more »

Phivolcs to Talisay vice mayor: We are firm in our science

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 12:29 PM

MANILA — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday said they understand the concerns of local government units in high-risk areas of Taal Volcano. However, the will not change their opinion on the dangers of an imminent explosive eruption.   Read more »