Tag: Mt. Kanlaon
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Hope Amidst Hardship: Canlaon City’s IDPs and Sectoral Workers Receive Vital Aid
In a heartening display of community support, Canlaon City in Negros Oriental is extending a lifeline to its residents affected by the recent volcanic eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. Over 1,450 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are set to receive financial assistance through the government’s TUPAD program this week, offering a glimmer of hope to those forced…
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Negros Occidental Police Commits to Safeguarding May 12 Elections Amid Volcanic Threats
In a resolute commitment to public safety, the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has pledged to prioritize security for the upcoming national and local elections on May 12, despite the looming threat of an eruption from Mt. Kanlaon. This assurance was made by NOCPPO director Col. Rainerio De Chavez during a significant peace covenant…
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Negros Occidental Police Commits to Election Security Amid Volcanic Threat
The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has pledged to focus on ensuring safety during the upcoming national and local elections on May 12, despite the looming threat of an eruption from Mt. Kanlaon. This commitment was made clear by NOCPPO director Col. Rainerio De Chavez during a peace covenant signing ceremony at Camp Alfredo…
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DSWD Prepares PHP2.782 Billion in Funds and Supplies for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Response
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has mobilized PHP2.782 billion in standby funds and relief supplies to address the ongoing threat posed by the potential eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island. This preparation was detailed in a report released on February 12 by the DSWD’s Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center…
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Bago City Opts for Modest Charter Anniversary Amid Mt. Kanlaon’s Unrest
Bago City, situated south of Bacolod in Negros Occidental, has decided to celebrate its 59th charter anniversary with a toned-down approach due to the ongoing threat posed by Mt. Kanlaon. The city, which lies near the volcano, has been on alert since its eruption on December 9, leading to the establishment of an evacuation center…
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Canlaon City Initiates Nighttime Evacuation Drills in Response to Mt. Kanlaon’s Eruption Threat
In a proactive move to safeguard its residents, the local government of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental has started conducting nighttime evacuation drills. This initiative comes in response to the looming threat of a major eruption from the active Mt. Kanlaon, which recently showed signs of unrest by emitting a dark plume reaching 1.2 kilometers…
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Nipa Hut Village for Mt. Kanlaon Evacuees Progresses in Bago City
In Bago City, Negros Occidental, the construction of a temporary housing solution for those displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon is advancing. The ‘bahay kubo’ or nipa hut village, located at the Payag Sang Kapag-on Village in Barangay Napoles, is designed to offer shelter to families affected by the volcanic activity. As of the…
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La Castellana’s Tribu Bailes de Luces Triumphs at Dinagyang Festival’s Ilomination
La Castellana, a town severely impacted by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental, celebrated a significant victory as its dance group, Tribu Bailes de Luces, clinched the top spot at the 2025 Dinagyang Festival’s Ilomination in Iloilo City. The group’s win was announced during the festival’s closing ceremony on January 26, 2025, marking…
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DSWD Supports Education of Student-Evacuees Amid Mt. Kanlaon’s Unrest
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is actively supporting the education of children displaced by the unrest at Mt. Kanlaon. In a recent statement, DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao highlighted the efforts of the agency’s field office camp coordinators who, despite their busy schedules, are dedicated to assisting young learners with their studies…
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Government Allocates PHP198 Million to Support Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity
In response to the ongoing disturbances caused by Mt. Kanlaon, the national and local governments have disbursed a total of PHP198 million in aid to affected families, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday. The funds are distributed with PHP127.3 million allocated to Central Visayas and PHP70.7 million…
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