Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
government agency in the Philippines
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What's happening
Active this week
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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
Earlier this month
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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
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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
Gone quiet
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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 presented its 2027 budget during a Senate hearing.
Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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Department of Science and Technology StructuralMarcos urges preparation for super El Niño and activates a Task Force led by the Department of Science and Technology.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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Metro Manila StructuralPag-IBIG Fund expands subsidies and interventions target the property sector in Metro Manila amid market slump.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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Japan International Cooperation Agency TransactionalVoith Hydro was awarded an E&M contract for a hydropower project in Bhutan, supplying turbines and providing a concessional loan.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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PAGASA OperationalThe province prepares for El Niño warnings and builds facilities in Aloguinsan, Cebu.Moves Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
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Tokyo OperationalThe Securities and Futures Commission held a seminar in Tokyo, with Julia Leung representing the SFC's views on market changes.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 utilizes PIVOLCS for risk management and scientific operations.
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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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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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Zamboanga Peninsula Structural
PIVSei monitors geological activity and sea level rise, providing critical environmental data for the Zamboanga Peninsula.
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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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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 geological agency that operates and monitors activity within the Philippines.
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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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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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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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Manila Shared context
The institute operates from a bureau located within the capital city of Manila.
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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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Davao Region Shared context
The institute's work includes reporting on situations relevant to the Davao Region.
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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- 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.
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.