Pinatubo is not acting up, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) clarified yesterday. Ash and smoke from Pinatubo volcano reported by residents after the magnitude 6.1 earthquakewere dust clouds caused by rockslides, based on the field observation of the DOST (Department of Science and Technology)-Phivolcs,” it said in a volcano advisory. Central Luzon and Metro Manila experienced a magnitude 6.1 earthquake on Monday while Eastern Samar had a magnitude 6.5 earthquake on Tuesday. The Phivolcs chief said a lot of people have followed the right procedure as far as evacuation is concerned. Phivolcs also allayed fears of those living near Mount Pinatubo that the volcano was activated by the quakes.

Source: Philippine Star April 25, 2019 16:00 UTC