Need shelter due to Taal eruption? SVD seminary open for evacuation

Taal Volcano now on Alert Level 4, thousands evacuated

MANILA, Philippines — A seminary in Tagaytay City has opened its doors for those who need shelter following the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano.

“If you need a place to stay in Tagaytay because of Taal eruption, the SVD SEMINARY in Tagaytay City is open for shelter and evacuation,” an announcement from Rev. Fr. Randolf Cariño Flores shared by Radio Veritas stated.

Those who wish to stay at SVD Seminary are advised to look for Fr. Fred Saniel or call (046) 413 1251, the announcement added.

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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has raised Alert Level 4 over Taal Volcano which means that “hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days.”

Aside from being affected by the ashfall from Taal Volcano, earthquakes also rattled the city.

A magnitude 3.3 quake was reported at 10:06 p.m. on Sunday, followed by a weaker magnitude 3.0 quake merely minutes later at 10:27 p.m.

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