Taal Volcano Logs Fifth Eruption in October; Alert Level 1 Remains
Taal Volcano in Batangas province has recorded its fifth eruption this month, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Alert Level 1 remains in effect, with restrictions on entry into the permanent danger zone.
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