·       Aside from the lava fountains and ash plumes, fissures or cracks have been spotted on the ground in the province of Batangas. In particular, Phivolcs said fissures were observed in these areas: Lemery – Sinisian, Mahabang Dahilig, Dayapan, Palanas, Sangalang, and Poblacion; Agoncillo – Pansipit; San Nicolas – Poblacion 1, Poblacion 2, Poblacion 3, and Poblacion 5.

·       There have also been a total of 335 volcanic earthquakes in the Taal area. The volcano remains under Alert Level 4, which means a hazardous eruption is imminent or may occur within days to hours.

·       Phivolcs said flashes of volcanic lightning were also observed, along with new vents from where lava fountains and steam plumes have been spotted. Batangas was placed under a state of calamity.

·       Agricultural losses are mounting. There is ashfall not only in Batangas but also in other parts of the CALABARZON region, as well as in Metro Manila and Central Luzon.

·       Classes remain suspended in some areas. Partial operations in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport resumed.

Source: Batangas PDRRMO

·       On January 14, RAT gathered data from PDRRMO.

·       STPRC conducted assessment in evacuation centers in Batangas.

·       Prepositioned goods at the CDRC warehouse

·       Southern Tagalog People’s Response Center (STPRC)

·       Malen Serato, Field Operations Department, 0916-499-1410, fod@cdrc-phil.com

·       Hanna Fiel, Research and Public Information Department, 0945-8355589, hanna.fiel.cdrc2019@gmail.com

·       Cora Jazmines, Local Partnerships Department, 0949-845-1271, lpd@cdrc-phil.com