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Calbayog farmer group receives greenhouse, farm tools from DAR
Aside from the greenhouse, DAR also provided Panoypoy Farmers Association various farm tools and farm inputs amounted to P402,500.00......»»
UnionDigital Bank revenue grows to over P5 billion
UnionDigital Bank, the digital banking arm of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines, saw its revenue grow to over P5 billion in 2023 mainly driven by higher deposits and loans......»»
Ecija onion farmers get storage facilities
The Department of Agriculture has turned over two onion cold storage facilities to the DA-Central Luzon office in Nueva Ecija......»»
Taal Volcano back to spewing high-volume of toxic gas
LUCENA CITY, Philippines – After spewing lower volumes of sulfur dioxide (SO2) for the past five days, Taal Volcano in Batangas province again emitted a high level of toxic gas on Saturday, March 23. A total of 14,287 metric tons (MT) of SO2 from Taal’s main crater was measured over the past 24 hours and.....»»
Asialink eyes P2.4 billion in truck loans as e-commerce grows
Asialink Finance Corp. is looking at lending as much as P2.4 billion this year to the fast growing market for brand new and used trucks that are essential to the growth of e-commerce and logistics......»»
Bago farmers get P1-M capital trading support
Bago farmers get P1-M capital trading support.....»»
Bank loans used as RRR compliance hit P6.4 billion
Mid-sized and small banks have extended around P6.4 billion loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as large companies, and booked these loans in compliance with their reserve requirement ratios, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
DAR proves unending government support to farmers
DAR Eastern Samar Provincial Office proved once again that delivery of government assistance is unending with the recent turnover of farm machineries and inputs to an agrarian reform beneficiaries organization (ARBO) in Hernani, Eastern Samar......»»
Public sector banks doing better in managing NPAs vis-a-vis their private counterparts: FICCI-IBA survey
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): Public sector banks in India are doing better in comparison to their private sector counterparts in terms of non-performing assets, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) found. A nonperforming asset refers to loans or advances that are on the brink of default. According to the survey, a large majority (77 per cent) of the respon.....»»
EDITORIAL - Smothered by smog
The last time Metro Manila and neighboring provinces were blanketed by ashfall, grounding flights, forcing the cancellation of classes and disrupting office work was in January 2020 when Taal Volcano erupted......»»
Mayon rockfall events up, quakes decline
The number of rockfall events at Mayon Volcano increased while the number of earthquakes decreased within 24 hours, data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) showed on Sunday. According to PHIVOLCS' monitoring between Saturday (5 August) and Sunday (6 August), the lava flows that were already present in the Bonga, Mi-isi, and Basud gullies on the southeast, southern, and eastern flanks of the volcano continued to be fed by a continuous "slow effusion of lava from the summit crater of Mayon Volcano." The distances between the lava flow and the crater remained at about 3.4 kilometers, 2.8 kilometers, and 600 meters, respectively. PHIVOLCS also recorded 185 volcanic earthquakes within 24 hours, down from 248 the day before, with a lava ejection lasting around 35 seconds, while the number of volcanic tremor events decreased from 124 to 92. Meanwhile, rockfall occurrences increased from 112 on 5 August to 270 on 6 August. Additionally, PHIVOLCS noted an increase in sulfur dioxide emissions from 1,602 to 2,379 metric tons. According to PHIVOLCS, Alert Level 3 is still in effect over Mayon Volcano. That indicates that "it is currently in a relatively high level of unrest and hazardous eruption within weeks or even days could still be possible," according to the agency. The six-kilometer permanent danger zone should remain clear due to the risk of pyroclastic density currents (PDCs), lava flows, rockfalls, and other volcanic hazards. PHIVOLCS warned of PDCs, lahars, and sediment-filled streamflows along the channels that drain the structure. "Heavy rainfall could generate channel-confined lahars and sediment-laden streamflows in channels where PDC deposits were emplaced," it also said. Phivolcs also warned that flying close to the summit of Mayon Volcano may be dangerous due to the ashfall from any abrupt eruption. The agency continued that ash fall may most certainly take place on Mayon's south side. The post Mayon rockfall events up, quakes decline appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Taal, Mayon continue exhibiting volcanic earthquakes
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that both Taal and Mayon have been exhibiting numbers of volcanic earthquakes. In its separate volcanic bulletin, Phivolcs has logged 8 volcanic earthquakes in the Taal Volcano in Batangas province from 5 a.m. on 17 July to 5 a.m. on 18 July. The Taal’s volcanic tremors lasted five hours and 57 minutes. In the same period, Phivolcs likewise logged an increase of 267 volcanic earthquakes in the Mayon Volcano in Albay province. It said repetitive pulse tremors reoccurred at 11 p.m. on 16 July 2023 with varying intervals, and accompanying infrasonic signals were detected with reported audible sounds. Mayon’s volcanic earthquake has a sharp uptick from the recorded 39 tremors over the weekend, with 3 pyroclastic density currents generated by dome-collapse and 150 rockfall events. Mayon emitted averaged 2,212 tonnes per day on 17 July. Phivolcs said a very slow effusion of lava from the summit crater of Mayon Volcano continued with lava flows recorded at 2,400 meters along the Mi-isi (south) gully and 600 meters along Bonga (southeastern) gully. Mayon’s collapse debris has deposited 4,000 meters from the crater along the Basud channel. Meanwhile, Taal emitted 5,887 tonnes of sulfur dioxide per day on 12 July while there’s an observed upwelling of hot volcanic fluids in its Main Crater Lake. The Taal has moderately emitted volcanic plumes at 1,500 meters tall drifting northeast. Phivolcs observed inflation on the northern flank of Taal Volcano Island. Hence, entering into Taal’s Permanent Danger Zone or PDZ, especially the Main Crater and Daang Kastila fissures, is prohibited while boating on Taal Lake is also not allowed. Phivolcs warned that flying any type of aircraft close to the Taal and Mayon remains restricted. Hazards like steam-driven or phreatic or gas-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas are possible in the Taal Volcano as it remains under the alert Level 1 category. While the Mayon high level of unrest is posing dangers like PDCs, lava flows, rockfalls, and other volcanic hazards. Phivolcs also cautioned the public that heavy rainfall could generate channel-confined lahar and sediment-laden streamflows in Mayon’s channels where PDC deposits were emplaced. The post Taal, Mayon continue exhibiting volcanic earthquakes appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
More villages affected by Mayon ashfall
After a series of pyroclastic density currents in the past two days, ashfall from Mayon Volcano reached more foot-slope and nearby villages yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
EU sends emergency assistance to Mayon-affected families
The European Union is allocating 50,000 pounds (approximately P3 million) to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to families affected by the increased activity of Mayon Volcano in the Philippines. The aid will benefit over 7,500 people in the worst-hit areas in Albay province. The EU funding will support the Philippine Red Cross in delivering immediate assistance through the distribution of emergency shelter items, sleeping kits, primary healthcare assistance and hygiene kits. The aid will also increase access to clean water supplies and sanitation facilities to enable communities to maintain their good hygiene practices. The funding is part of the EU’s overall contribution to the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Mayon, the Philippines’ most active volcano situated on Luzon island about 330 kilometers southeast of Manila, was placed under Alert Level III on 8 June and gradually began spewing lava and sulfuric gas, prompting the evacuation of nearly 13,000 residents. The activity has triggered rockfall and volcanic earthquakes, and there is a continued potential for ashfall and volcanic gas emissions that can pose health hazards to nearby communities. Red Cross staff, volunteers and equipment are on standby for any further response support. The P3-million aid will benefit over 7,500 people in the worst-hit areas in Albay province. The European Union, together with its member states, is the world's leading donor of humanitarian aid. Relief assistance is an expression of European solidarity toward people in need around the world. It aims to save lives, prevent and alleviate human suffering and safeguard the integrity and human dignity of populations affected by natural disasters and human-made crises. Through its European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, the European Union helps over 120 million victims of conflicts and disasters every year. The European Commission has signed a 3-million-pound humanitarian contribution agreement with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to support the Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund. Funds from the DREF are mainly allocated to “small-scale” disasters, those that do not give rise to a formal international appeal. The post EU sends emergency assistance to Mayon-affected families appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Mayon ashfall reaches 2 more areas
Increased seismic activity was observed in Mayon Volcano in the past 24 hours, with ashfall reported in two more areas in Albay......»»
Increased activity by restive Mayon
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Saturday reported that the restive Mayon Volcano in Albay province continues to spew hot volcanic particles, and gases with ashfall affecting residents of Tabaco City. Phivolcs said the hot volcanic particles, ash, and gases—collectively called pyroclastic density currents, lasted some 4 minutes and traveled around 3 to 4 kilometers downslope. It was recorded by the Mayon Resthouse IP camera. A total of 17 dome-collapse PDCs were logged. According to Phivolcs, the series of PDCs began at 6:09 p.m. on Friday on the Basud Gully, the eastern flank of Mayon Volcano. The occurrence of PDCs led the Phivolcs to issue a notice of “increased activity” on the volcano’s summit crater. “For the past 24-hour observation period, very slow effusion of lava from the summit crater of Mayon Volcano continued to feed lava flows on the Mi-isi and Bonga (southeastern) gullies as well as rockfall and PDCs on these and the Basud (eastern) Gullies,” Phivolcs said in an advisory. Very slow effusion of lava flows at lengths of 2.23 km and 1.3km along Mi-isi and Bonga Gullies, respectively, while the lava collapse on both gullies logged within 3.3km from the crater. Mayon Volcano exhibited 254 rockfall events with 65 weak volcanic earthquakes. It emitted an average of 1,002 metric tons of sulfur dioxide on 30 June. The volcano continues the voluminous degassing of steam-lade plumes at 2,000 meters before drifting to the east-northeast and general west direction, while the sulfur dioxide or SO2 emission has increased to 1,002 metric tons from an average of 595 tons daily on 30 June. As the 6-km-radius permanent danger zone remained off-limits, Phivolcs advised communities within a 7 to 8-kilometer radius of the volcano to “be prepared in case current PDC activity worsens.” The Mayon remains at Alert Level 3 category while the Taal and Kanlaon volcanoes are still under Alert Level 1. The post Increased activity by restive Mayon appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Phivolcs: Two phreatic burst, 9 volcanic earthquakes logged by Taal volcano
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has logged two phreatic bursts in the Taal Volcano in Batangas province as of Friday. In its latest volcanic bulletin, Phivolcs noted that Taal exhibited nine volcanic earthquakes including five volcanic tremors that lasted two minutes. Taal emitted an average of 7,480 tons of sulfur dioxide per day since 28 June, as it continues voluminous emission at 2400 meters tall drifting southwest and northeast. Phivolcs observed short-term inflation in the western Taal Volcano Island while long-term deflation was logged in the Taal Caldera. Taal remains at low-level unrest or Alert Level 1 category which means possible hazards like team-driven or phreatic or gas-driven explosion, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can occur. Meanwhile, the Phivolcs officer in charge Teresito Bacolcol said that raising Taal’s current alert level to "increasing unrest" or Alert Level 2 category is still not an option despite exhibiting a steam blast eruption since Thursday. Bacolcol noted that a phreatic burst, which happens when a hot material comes into contact with water, producing steam is not an indication to raise the alert level of the volcano while other parameters are still low. The post Phivolcs: Two phreatic burst, 9 volcanic earthquakes logged by Taal volcano appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Mayon ashfall reaches foot-slope villages; Evacuees swell to 20,000
Mayon Volcano in Albay continued its silent effusion of fresh lava in the past three days that has reached as far as two kilometers down the crater, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported......»»
Here’s what to do in case of ashfall, according to DOH
With activity once again ramping up in Taal and Mayon, there are increasing concerns over what to do if an ashfall......»»
DoH warns residents near Mayon, Taal vs volcanic hazards
The Department of Health on Thursday warned residents living in the adjacent towns of Albay and Batangas against volcanic hazards such as sulfur dioxide and ashfall from Mayon Volcano and Taal Volcano. In an advisory, the Health department cautions the public residing at or near its shores and other high-risk areas to be vigilant. “Sulfur dioxide is a colorless toxic gas that can affect both human and animal health and plant life. A person may be exposed by breathing air containing sulfur dioxide or through skin contact,” the agency said. Short-term exposures to sulfur dioxide can harm the human respiratory system and make breathing difficult according to DoH. “People with asthma, particularly children, are sensitive to these effects. Other symptoms associated with exposure to sulfur dioxide may include skin and eye irritation, and mucus irritation,” it added. Exposure to sulfur dioxide may also aggravate bronchitis. Meanwhile, prolonged exposure or high concentrations of this gas can cause inflammation and irritation of the respiratory system. Likewise, volcanic ash consists of powder-size to sand-size particles that have been blown into the air by an erupting volcano pose risks to humans. “Exposure to falling ash may cause a number of health problems. Anyone who already suffers from problems such as bronchitis, emphysema, or asthma, should avoid exposure to volcanic ash,” the DoH said. The agency said that some of the precautionary measures that affected residents can do is to avoid unnecessarily going out of their homes, as well as closing the doors and windows especially if they are living near the caldera of Taal Volcano. The public is also advised to wear masks, protective gear for their eyes, and coverings for their skin. The post DoH warns residents near Mayon, Taal vs volcanic hazards appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»