"We will step up. We will level up." This was President Marcos' assurance to those affected by the eruption of Mount Kanlaon, vowing a stronger government response in case the situation escalated. PCO/Phivolcs In a video message, the government is ready to address issues arising from the ongoing...
The huge plume from the Dec. 9, 2024 eruption of Kanlaon Volcano is seen from the Iloilo City Hall. (Photo courtesy of Victorio Rejaba Jr.) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has reported 13 ash emission events at Kanlaon Volcano during its 24-hour monitoring period...
Kanlaon Volcano (Phivolcs File Photo) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has reported a significant surge in sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from Kanlaon Volcano. In its bulletin on Thursday, Dec. 12, Phivolcs measured 7,019 tons of SO2 on Dec. 11, nearly double the...
Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol (Courtesy of OCD livestream via PTV) Thirty-three areas in Western Visayas (Region 6) and Central Visayas (Region 7) were affected by the ashfall from the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano, it was revealed on Wednesday, Dec. 11. In a press briefing organized...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Following the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental on Dec. 9, the Department of Health (DOH) has outlined its response plan to address the immediate health risks posed by the disaster. In a memorandum to DOH Regional Directors Razel Nikka M. Hao (Negros Island), Adriano P....
An explosive eruption at the summit vent of Kanlaon Volcano occurred at 3:03 p.m. on Dec. 9, 2024. The eruption generated a large plume that quickly rose to 3,000 meters above the vent before it drifted west-southwest. Pyroclastic density currents were observed descending the southeastern slopes,...
Evacuation efforts were initiated in Negros Island in response to the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Monday, Dec. 9, with around 54,000 people projected to be affected, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said. The OCD convened an emergency meeting at the National Disaster Risk Reduction...
