Compilation of Disaster that

Happened in the Philippines

Taal Volcano Eruption
After a year from the previous eruption of Taal
Volcano, its main crater generated a short-lived
phreatomagmatic plume one kilometer high with
no accompanying volcanic earthquake on 1 July
2021.
Taal Volcano is located about 50 kilometers
south of the capital city Manila, in Batangas,
CALABARZON (Region IV-A) on a smaller
Volcano Island, and is listed as a Permanent
Danger Zone, with permanent settlement on the island not recommended.
However, approximately 53,697 people (10,131 families) and CHF 129
million of infrastructure are within 10-kilometer radius and 2.81 million
people within 30-kilometer distance. Taal Volcano is among the most active
volcanoes in the Philippines, with more than 30 reported eruptions. Last
time Taal Volcano erupted in early
January 2020 affecting more than 736,000
people in CALABARZON (Region IV-A),
Central Luzon (Region III) and National
Capital Region (NCR) and leading to an
evacuation of more than 135,000 people,
damage to infrastructure and livelihoods,
and disruption of essential services, such
as water supply and education.
Reference: https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-taal-volcano-eruption-final-report-n-
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 Iloilo oil spill sparks calls to limit use
of fossil fuels

AC Energy is facing severe penalty and fine for the Iloilo oil spill under
Republic Act 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004. This, as
several groups have expressed fear that failure to contain the oil spill may
lead to an environmental disaster damaging coastal communities in Iloilo
and nearby provinces.
This, as several groups have expressed fear that failure to contain the oil
spill may lead to an environmental disaster damaging coastal communities
in Iloilo and nearby provinces. This, as several groups have expressed fear
that failure to contain the oil spill may lead to an environmental disaster
damaging coastal communities in Iloilo and nearby provinces. AC Energy is
now stepping up to contain the oil spill. Around 48,000 liters of its Power
Barge 102 in Lapuz, Iloilo, was spilled following an explosion. AC Energy
said 63 families were relocated to safer ground as they moved to put in place
an oil boom to prevent the oil from reaching the shores.
Reference: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/07/07/iloilo-oil-spill-sparks-calls-to-limit-use-of-fossil-
fuels/#:~:text=An%20oil%20spill%20is%20one%20of%20the%20worst%20man%2Dmade
%20disasters.&text=Around%2048%2C000%20liters%20of%20its,oil%20from%20reaching%20the
%20shores.

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 2013 Typhoon Haiyan
Super Typhoon Haiyan, also known as
Super Typhoon Yolanda, made landfall
in the Philippines on Nov. 8, 2013, as a
Category 5 storm. It laid waste to the
Visayas group of islands, the country’s
central region and home to 17 million
people. Haiyan was the most powerful
storm in 2013 and one of the most
powerful typhoons of all time. With wind
speeds sustained at more than 150 mph, Haiyan was classified as a super
typhoon. However, its massive storm surge was even more destructive. Local
officials estimated that Tacloban City on the island of Leyte was 90%
destroyed.
The typhoon’s fury affected more
than 14 million people across 44
provinces, displacing 4.1 million
people, killing more than 6,000
people and leaving 1,800 missing. In
addition, Typhoon Haiyan damaged
1.1 million houses, destroyed 33
million coconut trees (a major source
of livelihoods), and disrupted the
livelihoods of 5.9 million workers.
Overall damage is estimated at $5.8
billion.
Reference: https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/2013-typhoon-haiyan-facts