Day: July 14, 2025

Manila: Monitoring parameters such as volcanic earthquake occurrence and sulfur dioxide emission have dropped significantly when volcanic tremor, which lasted for several days, stopped in Taal Volcano. Volcanic tremor lasted for five days and 173 minutes, or from 3:37 a.m. of July 9 to 6:30 a.m. of July 11, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol said on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, “Based on our data, sulfur dioxide emission dropped from 1,290 tonnes on July 9 to 365 tonnes on July 12,” Bacolcol told the Philippine News Agency in an interview. He added that no

Manila: The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is optimistic that the resignation of Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta will not negatively impact regulatory filings. ‘As regards (to what) the effect will be on the NGCP’s applications, the ERC is a continuing body. So, even though there will be vacancies, I am sure that the government, this administration, will ensure that crucial work that is given to them to ensure the continuous development of the energy industry as well as the balance of consumer interest will move on unhampered,’ NGCP spokesperson lawyer Cynthia Alabanza said in a

Iloilo city: The 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park (IBP) in Mandurriao district has been named the center for arts and culture here. In a media interview on Monday, Mayor Raisa Tre±as announced that the IBP’s new status was officially declared under Executive Order No. 21, which she signed on July 9. According to Philippines News Agency, the IBP has been instrumental in providing a venue for art activities, including the Arts Festival that recently gathered over eight art groups encompassing visual arts, cinema, dance, and music. The mixed-use development project by Megaworld Corp. includes the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA),

Manila: A power maintenance is scheduled at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 from 10 p.m. on Tuesday to 2 a.m. on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the operator New NAIA Infra, Corp. (NNIC) stated in an advisory that the maintenance is part of ongoing efforts to keep NAIA safe, reliable, and operating at its best. Meralco Energy, Inc.’s maintenance work will necessitate a temporary power interruption during this period. Although backup generators are planned to support critical systems, brief disruptions are expected in elevators, escalators, baggage handling systems, air conditioning, lighting, and electrical outlets. The San

Bacolod city: The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is conducting further studies for the mass production of entomo-pathogenic fungi to counter the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation. This was among the actions presented by the SRA during the training-workshop on RSSI management and open data kit application at the Capitol Social Hall here on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona highlighted a significant breakthrough in the use of fungi to combat RSSI. A specific fungus discovered in Capiz has shown promising results in attacking adult RSSI. This naturally occurring fungus, rather than a chemical solution,