The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) confirmed on Monday that Mount Hibok-Hibok in Camiguin province continues to show no unusual activity and remains at Alert Level 1, signifying low-level unrest.
All monitored parameters, including volcanic earthquakes, remain within normal background levels, according to the agency's latest bulletin.
PHIVOLCS Director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol stated, "Hibok-Hibok is in a quiescent state. We have recorded no significant seismic activity or ground deformation that would warrant a higher alert."
The volcano's current status indicates it is quiet but not dormant, with the alert level maintained as a standard precautionary measure.
Hibok-Hibok has a violent history, with its last major eruption in 1951 claiming approximately 3,000 lives and devastating the island's capital, Mambajao.
This catastrophic event led to the permanent relocation of many residents and shaped modern Philippine volcanology and disaster preparedness protocols.
The Global Volcanism Program, which monitors volcanoes worldwide, also has no recent activity reports for Camiguin's most prominent volcano.
PHIVOLCS maintains 24/7 monitoring through its network of seismic stations and regular ground surveys around the volcano's slopes.
Camiguin, known as the "Island Born of Fire," hosts several volcanic structures, with Hibok-Hibok being the only historically active one in recent centuries.
The province's economy, heavily dependent on tourism and agriculture, remains sensitive to volcanic activity reports that could affect visitor numbers.
Local disaster officials in Camiguin conduct regular coordination meetings with PHIVOLCS and maintain updated evacuation plans for communities within the volcano's danger zones.
"We are in constant communication with our municipal disaster risk reduction offices," said Camiguin Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Ariel Saco.
"Residents know the protocols, and we conduct quarterly drills to ensure preparedness despite the current calm conditions."
Separately, PHIVOLCS also reported that Mount Pinatubo in Central Luzon remains at Alert Level 0, indicating no imminent unrest at the volcano whose 1991 eruption had global climatic impacts.
The agency monitors 24 active volcanoes across the Philippine archipelago, which sits within the Pacific Ring of Fire.
This tectonic setting makes the Philippines one of the most volcanically active countries in the world, with eruptions occurring somewhere in the islands nearly every year.
"Our monitoring is continuous," emphasized Dr. Bacolcol. "Even at low alert levels, we maintain vigilance because volcanic conditions can change."
For Filipino communities living near active volcanoes, PHIVOLCS advisories directly influence daily life, agricultural planning, and local economic activities.
OFW families with relatives in volcanic zones monitor these bulletins closely, as eruptions can displace communities and damage property.
The agency's consistent reporting provides crucial stability for disaster planning and helps prevent unnecessary panic from unverified information.
Residents and visitors to Camiguin are advised to heed only official PHIVOLCS advisories and avoid restricted areas near the volcano's summit.
Regular updates are available through the PHIVOLCS website and official social media channels.
