Taal Volcano in Batangas province recorded two minor phreatic eruptions early Monday, October 19, while remaining under Alert Level 1, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

The eruptions lasted a total of seven minutes, according to PHIVOLCS, which said the volcano remained under a low-level alert indicating slight volcanic activity.

The agency also recorded 43 volcanic earthquakes, including 10 volcanic tremors lasting one to four minutes.

Taal's steam plume reached 600 meters above the volcano, with weak steaming drifting toward the southwest.

PHIVOLCS further reported a sulfur dioxide emission rate of 407 metric tons per day based on measurements taken Oct. 16, 2026.

The agency noted short-term inflation of Taal Volcano Island, indicating temporary ground swelling.

PHIVOLCS continues to monitor the volcano for changes in its activity.

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