Kanlaon: Phivolcs reports ashfall, sulfuric smell after ash emission

Dianne Sampang 02/16/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Ashfall and sulfuric smell were reported in nearby areas after an ash emission occurred from the crater of Kanlaon Volcano on Saturday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. In a…

Kanlaon: LGUs told letting evacuees return home a risky decision

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 01/13/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is appealing to local officials of Bago and La Castellana, Negros Occidental to reassess their decision to allow over 4,000 evacuees to return home near Mt. Kanlaon, as the…

Kanlaon restive: ‘Plan Exodus’ readied by OCD

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 01/08/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Tuesday it is drawing up “Plan Exodus” on the evacuation of Canlaon City residents should Mt. Kanlaon’s restiveness lead to a hazardous eruption. OCD 7 (Central Visayas) Director…

Canlaon City gov’t prepares ‘Plan Exodus’ as Mt. Kanlaon activity escalates

Carla Gomez - @inquirerdotnet 01/01/2025

BACOLOD CITY — The Canlaon City government in Negros Oriental is gearing up to evacuate all residents if Mt. Kanlaon’s alert level rises to 4. According to Canlaon Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas, the local government has conducted…

Negros Oriental state of calamity urged amid Kanlaon unrest

Mary Judaline Partlow 12/28/2024

DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental must be placed under a state of calamity due to the continued unrest of Mt. Kanlaon the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has recommended on Friday. PDDRM chief Adrian…

Relocate Kanlaon evacuees along lahar paths, LGUs told

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 12/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Amid the unrest of Mt. Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Tuesday directed local government units (LGUs) to relocate displaced individuals staying in evacuation centers along lahar paths. This, after OCD chief Undersecretary…

Kanlaon spews ash anew, Phivolcs notes increase in emission

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Residents and local governments near Mount Kanlaon are once again reminded to be vigilant of their surroundings as the volcano spewed ash anew on Monday, December 23. In an advisory, the Philippine Institute…

Pagasa warns of flooding, lahar from Kanlaon due to ‘Querubin’

Ma. Cristina Arayata - Philippine News Agency 12/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Querubin is expected to weaken into a remnant low within 24 hours, but it could still pose risks of flooding and lahar flows from the Kanlaon Volcano on Friday, the weather bureau…

Central Visayas spared from Kanlaon eruption

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas, where Cebu is located, is safe from any effects of the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense in the region (OCD-7) said. After consulting with the state…

Ashfall after Kanlaon’s eruption affects 26 areas

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 26 areas in Negros island were affected by ashfall following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon last Monday, December 9. In its latest report, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs),…

Mt. Kanlaon seismic activity intensifies, Phivolcs warns of possible eruption

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Alert Level 2 raised over Mt. Kanlaon may be elevated as seismic and volcanic activities intensify, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its latest volcano bulletin issued on…

Kanlaon victims’ P7M aid: Cebu City Council postpones its release

Pia Piquero 06/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Council has postponed the release of P7 million in financial assistance intended for the victims of the Kanlaon volcano eruption on Negros Island. During a special session held via Zoom…

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