Kanlaon Volcano (Phivolcs file photo) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has reported a surge in seismic activity at Bulusan and Kanlaon volcanoes over the past few days, based on advisories issued on Monday, May 12. Phivolcs said Bulusan Volcano recorded 309 volcanic...
BACOLOD CITY – Seven-hundred ninety-one families or 2,373 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from five Kanlaon Volcano-hit barangays in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental will vote on May 12. Edna Lhou Masicampo, city’s public information officer, said that they have estimated three voters per...
BACOLOD CITY – Almost 5,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from three Kanlaon Volcano-hit local government units (LGUs) will be transported from evacuation centers to polling centers to vote on May 12. Office of Civil Defense-Negros Island Region (OCD-NIR) Regional Director Donato Sermeno...
BACOLOD CITY – Four local government units (LGUs) in Negros Island are set to receive P203.8 million in additional funding from the national government to support ongoing response efforts related to Kanlaon Volcano. COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia (left) and Office...
BACOLOD CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has affirmed that the May 12 mid-term elections will proceed as scheduled across Negros Island amid the threat of Kanlaon Volcano. COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia (third from left) and Office of Civil Defense...
BACOLOD CITY – The Commission on Elections in Negros Occidental has prepared alternative polling centers for 12,479 voters in nine barangays who might be displaced by an eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. POLICE Capt. Judesses Catalogo, spokesperson for Negros Occidental police, and provincial election...
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...
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...
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...
Kanlaon Volcano’s ash emission, starting at 11:52 a.m. on April 14, 2025, is producing plumes up to 800 meters high. Ash is drifting west-northwest, affecting La Carlota City, Bago City, and nearby areas. Alert Level 3 remains in effect. (Phivolcs) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and...
