Despite the warning of experts that Kanlaon Volcano may have another hazardous eruption, thousands of residents in Negros Island remain hesitant to leave their houses, posing a big challenge for the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). As of Wednesday, Dec. 11, a total of 10,993 families or 37,699...
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allocated P133 million to help victims of the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental. SECRETARY Rex Gatchalian of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) visits an evacuation center...
Photo courtesy of DSWD The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided an initial P4.39 million in relief aid to local government units (LGUs) affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. “With the ongoing disaster operations that started right after the eruption of Mt....
ASH covers the roofs and roads in Barangay Ma-ao, Bago City, Negros Occidental after the Kanlaon Volcano eruption on Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo courtesy of XSR Adventures) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) continues to monitor ash emissions at Kanlaon Volcano,...
CEBU CITY – Several police stations in the province of Cebu have been placed on heightened alert following the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. THE 62nd Infantry Battalion assists in the evacuation of residents in Bago City, Negros Occidental following the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Monday....
BACOLOD CITY - Government officials in Negros Occidental appealed to business establishments to comply with the suggested retail price (SRP) for facemasks following the Kanlaon Volcano eruption. Overpriced facemasks were reportedly sold due to high demand after the eruption on Monday, Dec. 9. Fifth...
BACOLOD CITY - Ashfall and sulfuric stench from the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Monday affected 398 families or 1,580 individuals in Bago City, Negros Occidental. ASH covers the roofs and roads in Barangay Ma-ao, Bago City, Negros Occidental after the Kanlaon Volcano eruption on Monday,...
Kanlaon Volcano’s explosive eruption on Monday afternoon, Dec. 9 (Photo courtesy of Phivolcs) Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol warned that Kanlaon Volcano remains at high risk for another eruption following its “explosive” activity on...
A view of the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Dec. 9, 2024. (Courtesy of Office of Civil Defense) Kanlaon Volcano’s explosive eruption caught residents in Negros Island by surprise as the ground suddenly shook violently, the roads became so hot that steam came out from them, then came...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental has imposed curfew, liquor ban, mandatory wearing of face masks, and other safety measures after the Kanlaon Volcano eruption on Monday, Dec. 9. Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas, in an executive order issued on Monday, said that...
The government has enough funds to support the families who have been evacuated due to the eruption of Mount Kanlaon, President Marcos said. Marcos assured those who have been affected by the volcanic eruption that the government is ready to respond to the families who are currently seeking shelter...
ILOILO CITY — The ash fall from the Monday eruption of Mount Kanlaon in Negros Occidental province reached Iloilo, Guimaras, and Antique provinces. THE huge plume from the Dec. 9 eruption of Mount Kanlaon is seen from the Iloilo City Hall. (Photo courtesy of...