Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
government agency in the Philippines
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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PHIVOLCS reported a magnitude 4.2 earthquake on October 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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DOST is driving the national strategy for scientific advancement and utilizing specialized agencies for risk management in the Philippines.Some support2 reports6 developments inside
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DOST oversees the operations of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.Some support1 report
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported a volcanic eruption in the Philippines on October 10, 2026.Some support7 reports
One to three months ago
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PHIVOLCS is monitoring seismic activity in northern Cebu, specifically in the municipality of Bantayan.Some support1 report
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PHIVOLCS monitored activity on Pinatubo volcano, which is located on Luzon.Some support1 report
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PHIVOLCS monitors seismic activity in the provinces of Sarangani and Davao Occidental.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Earthquake failures in Mindanao highlight the issue of substandard construction materials.Some support2 reports1 development inside
Gone quiet
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PHIVOLCS and PAGASA advised on national risk reduction strategies in the Philippines.Some support2 reports
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The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has partnered with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to integrate geohazard information and support financing for the Philippines.Some support1 report
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Ashfall from the Kanlaon eruption has reached the provinces of Cebu and Negros Occidental.Well supported5 reports
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PHIVOLCS warns against flying near Kanlaon Volcano due to ash plumes, monitoring volcanic activity.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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PHIVOLCS issued advisories to Tokyo regarding seismic or volcanic activity.Some support1 report1 development inside
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VAAC in Tokyo monitored volcanic activity on June 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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Cotabato Trench seismic activity caused uplift and exposed coastlines in Mindanao.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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JMA identifies Japan as highly earthquake-prone while PHIVOLCS reports on seismic challenges in the Philippines.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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DENR and PHIVOLCS are jointly assessing coastal uplift and uninhabitable areas in Mindanao following a major earthquake.Some support2 reports
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) cited data during a briefing held in Manila.Some support2 reports
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, JICA, and PVLS have partnered to conduct a risk assessment and impact reduction study for the capital region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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PVLS, PAGASA, DOST, and JICA are collaborating to supply data and technical expertise for the GATES integrated platform.Some support1 report
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An offshore earthquake has occurred near the Zamboanga Peninsula, prompting monitoring of geological activity and sea level rise by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Porac's elevation threatens downstream towns, prompting monitoring by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology in Pampanga.Some support1 report
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A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was reported in the Sorsogon area, prompting preparedness measures and reconstruction efforts by government agencies.Some support1 report
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PHIVOLCS and PSA monitored and reported on volcanic activity in Albay province on May 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology operates within the Philippines.Well supported3 reports
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Around Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology this week
News at the entities that move Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology most-
DENR heightened fire prevention protocols and established firelines in Masbate following El Niño warnings.
Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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Metro Manila StructuralPolicy strategy is being informed by past crisis experiences involving Metro Manila and Bohol.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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Japan International Cooperation Agency TransactionalJICA is co-financing an energy infrastructure project, including a substation, to increase electricity supply to Dushanbe, Tajikistan.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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PAGASA OperationalPAGASA released weather forecasts for the Philippines on October 11, 2026.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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Tokyo OperationalA film directed by Takashi Yamazaki portrays Godzilla's attack on Tokyo.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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Luzon StructuralA new transmission line connects Alabat to Hondagua, while a wind farm in Quezon province supplies electricity to the Luzon grid.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
Connections
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources serves as the parent agency for the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
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Department of Science and Technology Structural
DOST formally oversees and incorporates PIVOLCS into its structure for scientific and risk management purposes.
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Mindanao Shared context
PIVO monitors and tracks geological events and seismic activity occurring within the Mindanao region.
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Sarangani Operational
The Institute actively monitors seismic activity and assesses damage within the Sarangani province.
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Tokyo Operational
PIVSE issues advisories to Tokyo, and Tokyo monitors volcanic activity related to PIVSE's domain.
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Albay Shared context
PHIVOLCS monitors and reports on volcanic and seismic activity occurring within Albay province.
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Japan International Cooperation Agency Transactional
The two entities collaborated on a risk assessment study.
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PAGASA Operational
The two agencies maintain a functional partnership, supplying data and jointly advising on national risk reduction strategies.
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Philippine Space Agency Mentioned together
PhilSA validated a meteor sighting using observational data presented by PHIVOLCS.
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Metro Manila Structural
The institute monitors seismic activity and volcanic hazards that directly affect the geographical area of Metro Manila.
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Zamboanga Peninsula Structural
PIVSei monitors geological activity and sea level rise, providing critical environmental data for the Zamboanga Peninsula.
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Sorsogon Shared context
PIVSc reports on geological events, such as earthquakes, that occur in the Sorsogon province.
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Luzon Structural
PIVOLECS monitors geological activity within the geographical area of Luzon.
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Earth Shared context
The institute studies phenomena occurring on Earth, such as meteors entering the atmosphere.
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Development Bank of the Philippines Operational
DBP and PHIVOLCS have partnered to integrate geohazard information into their respective operations.
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Philippines Shared context
The institute is a national agency that operates and monitors geological events within the geographic borders of the Philippines.
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Pampanga Shared context
The Institute monitors volcanic devastation and risk relevant to the Pampanga region.
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Davao Occidental Shared context
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology monitors seismic and coastal activity within the province of Davao Occidental.
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Cebu Shared context
Cebu is located in an area monitored by PHIVOLCS for volcanic hazards.
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Davao Region Shared context
The institute's work includes reporting on situations relevant to the Davao Region.
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Cebu Shared context
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology monitors seismic activity within the geographical area of Cebu.
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Isabela Shared context
Isabela is a location within the operational context of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
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Manila Shared context
The institute operates from a bureau located within the capital city of Manila.
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Northern Luzon Shared context
The institute monitors geological events, such as earthquake epicenters, within the geographical context of Northern Luzon.
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Occidental Mindoro Shared context
Occidental Mindoro is a location where seismic events have been observed.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 eventsSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
4 events- PHIVOLCS is currently monitoring volcanic activity in Albay province.
- DOST is driving the national strategy for scientific advancement and utilizing specialized agencies for risk management in the Philippines.
- The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has partnered with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to integrate geohazard information and support financing for the Philippines.
- Ashfall from the Kanlaon eruption has reached the provinces of Cebu and Negros Occidental.
June 2026
15 events- Earthquake failures in Mindanao highlight the issue of substandard construction materials.
- PHIVOLCS warns against flying near Kanlaon Volcano due to ash plumes, monitoring volcanic activity.
- PHIVOLCS issued advisories to Tokyo regarding seismic or volcanic activity.
- VAAC in Tokyo monitored volcanic activity on June 26, 2026.
- Cotabato Trench seismic activity caused uplift and exposed coastlines in Mindanao.
- JMA identifies Japan as highly earthquake-prone while PHIVOLCS reports on seismic challenges in the Philippines.
- DENR and PHIVOLCS are jointly assessing coastal uplift and uninhabitable areas in Mindanao following a major earthquake.
- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) cited data during a briefing held in Manila.
- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, JICA, and PVLS have partnered to conduct a risk assessment and impact reduction study for the capital region.
- PVLS, PAGASA, DOST, and JICA are collaborating to supply data and technical expertise for the GATES integrated platform.
- An offshore earthquake has occurred near the Zamboanga Peninsula, prompting monitoring of geological activity and sea level rise by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
- Porac's elevation threatens downstream towns, prompting monitoring by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology in Pampanga.
- A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was reported in the Sorsogon area, prompting preparedness measures and reconstruction efforts by government agencies.
- PHIVOLCS and PSA monitored and reported on volcanic activity in Albay province on May 26, 2026.
- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology operates within the Philippines.