Authorities in Sorsogon are conducting monitoring after Bulusan Volcano suddenly erupted before dawn on Monday, April 28. BULUSAN Volcano erupts (Marcky Ragasa FB) The Emergency Operations Center of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office of Casiguran conducted...
Bulusan Volcano (Phivolcs/Facebook) Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon erupted early Monday morning, April 28, sending ashfall to parts of the province, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The eruption began at 4:36 a.m. and lasted 24 minutes, ending at 5 a.m. ...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda--someone who is no stranger to the dangers of volcanic eruptions--has hailed President Marcos' signing of Republic Act No. 12180, or...
President Marcos has signed an administrative order creating a task force that will lead government response efforts related to the ongoing volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon. Phivolcs photo Administrative Order No. 32, signed by President Marcos on April 24, establishes the National Task Force...
BACOLOD CITY – The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist reported that almost P1 million in high-value commercial crops in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, were damaged by the April 8 eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. ASHFALL hits Barangay La Granja, La Carlota City, Negros...
DARAGANG MAGAYON – A 7-Eleven branch in Albay offers a postcard-perfect view of the iconic Mayon Volcano, known for its near-perfect cone and legendary beauty. (Image by Niño Luces) If Japan is known for its iconic convenience store nestled at the base of Mt. Fuji, the Philippines now offers a...
BACOLOD CITY – Outdoor mass gatherings at the public plaza and Doña Hortencia Salas Benedicto National High School oval in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental have been discouraged due to Kanlaon Volcano. JALANDO-ON (Photo via MyLa Carlota FB) The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management...
Bulusan Volcano (Phivolcs file photo) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded 98 earthquakes at Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon from 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, April 21. In an advisory issued at 10 p.m., Phivolcs reported that of the volcanic earthquakes recorded,...
Kanlaon Volcano’s ash emission on April 14, 2025 produced plumes up to 800 meters high. Ash drifted west-northwest, affecting La Carlota City, Bago City, and nearby areas. Alert Level 3 remains in effect. (Phivolcs) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded...
BACOLOD CITY – Three barangays in Bago City, Negros Occidental experienced light ashfall following an ash emission from Kanlaon Volcano shortly before noon on Monday, April 14. The Bago City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said that it received a report that ash fell on Barangays...
BACOLOD CITY – Local government units (LGUs) affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island will soon receive P63 million in additional financial assistance from the Office of the President (OP). NEPOMUCENO “Parating na rin ‘yung karagdagang tulong na pinansiyal na galing ng...
BACOLOD CITY – La Carlota City, Negros Occidental Mayor Rex Jalando-on postponed this year’s Pasalamat Festival due to the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on April 8. JALANDO-ON In a video posted on Facebook on Friday, April 11, Jalando-on said that continued volcanic activity has affected...