Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
government agency in the Philippines
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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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 reports4 developments inside
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Earthquake failures in Mindanao highlight the issue of substandard construction materials.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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PHIVOLCS is currently monitoring volcanic activity in Albay province.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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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-
Marcopper is ignoring DENR remediation orders in Marinduque, prompting calls for official communication and a settlement agreement involving Barrick Gold.
Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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Metro Manila StructuralLTFRB approved fare increases for public utilities in Metro Manila, driven by regional conflict and rising global oil prices.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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Department of Science and Technology StructuralDOST collaborated with the Provincial Government of Tarlac on a new initiative.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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Japan International Cooperation Agency TransactionalJICA is supporting development through investments in agriculture and infrastructure across various Indian cities, including Jharkhand, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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PAGASA OperationalA tropical storm trough is affecting the region, bringing rains and thunderstorms to Palawan, Eastern Visayas, and Mindanao.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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Tokyo OperationalEgypt is promoting tourism in Tokyo.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
Connections
The 24 strongest of 31, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources serves as the parent agency for the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
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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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Japan International Cooperation Agency Transactional
The two entities collaborated on a risk assessment study.
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Philippine Space Agency Mentioned together
PhilSA validated a meteor sighting using observational data presented by PHIVOLCS.
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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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Department of Science and Technology Structural
DOST utilizes specialized agencies, such as PIVSC, for risk management functions.
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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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Luzon Structural
PIVOLECS monitors geological activity within the geographical area of Luzon.
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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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Earth Shared context
The institute studies phenomena occurring on Earth, such as meteors entering the atmosphere.
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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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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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Philippines Shared context
The institute is a national agency located within the Philippines to monitor geological and seismic activity.
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Cebu Shared context
Cebu is located in an area monitored by PHIVOLCS for volcanic hazards.
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Pampanga Shared context
The Institute monitors volcanic devastation and risk relevant to the Pampanga region.
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Manila Shared context
The institute operates from a bureau located within the capital city of Manila.
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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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Albay Shared context
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology monitors volcanic activity within the geographical context of Albay.
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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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Cebu Shared context
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology monitors seismic activity within the geographical area of Cebu.
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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 beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
4 events- DOST is driving the national strategy for scientific advancement and utilizing specialized agencies for risk management in the Philippines.
- PHIVOLCS is currently monitoring volcanic activity in Albay province.
- 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.
Show 1 earlier month
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.