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Cavite solon wants to probe gov't response to Taal eruption
Cavite Representative Elpidio Barzaga Jr. has filed a resolution calling for a House inquiry into the government's response to the Taal Volcano eruption.
Barzaga cited an alleged lack of timely warnings and alerts from agencies like Phivolcs before the eruption.
He noted that people were still traveling to the area and were surprised by the volcanic activity due to insufficient information.
The representative questioned Phivolcs' technical expertise in forecasting volcanic events, despite acknowledging the challenges they face.
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Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo defended the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) amid calls for an investigation into its handling of the Taal Volcano eruption, stating that volcanic eruptions are unpredictable.
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has expressed openness to a congressional inquiry regarding its monitoring and preparedness for the Taal Volcano's eruption.
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