Tag: Mt. Kanlaon
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Government Provides PHP198 Million in Aid to Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity
The Philippine government, in collaboration with local authorities, has disbursed PHP198 million in relief to families affected by the ongoing volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday. The aid distribution breaks down to PHP127.3 million for Central Visayas and PHP70.7 million for Western…
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Bago City Enhances Preparedness for Potential Increase in Mt. Kanlaon’s Alert Level
Bago City, located in Negros Occidental, is taking proactive steps to brace for a potential rise in the alert level of Mt. Kanlaon from Level 3 to 4, prompted by the threat of another volcanic eruption. The city has initiated a temporary relocation program, utilizing traditional ‘bahay kubo’ or nipa huts, to house internally displaced…
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Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity Puts 16,000 Negros Farmers at Risk
In Dumaguete City, the looming threat of a major eruption from Mt. Kanlaon has put over 16,000 farmers across Negros Island on high alert. According to Engineer Albert Barogo, the regional executive director of the Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR), the agency has been actively gathering data on farmers who might be displaced by…
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Negros Oriental Implements 60-Day Price Freeze Amid Mt. Kanlaon’s Volcanic Activity
In response to the ongoing volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental has initiated a 60-day price freeze on essential goods. This decision comes after the province was declared under a state of calamity, aiming to curb potential price gouging during this period of unrest. Nimfa Virtucio,…
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Canlaon City Bans Exploitative Livestock Traders Amid Mt. Kanlaon Unrest
In response to the ongoing unrest caused by Mt. Kanlaon’s activity, Canlaon City has taken decisive action against livestock traders exploiting evacuees. Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas announced a ban on these traders after a meeting with internally displaced persons (IDPs) who reported being coerced into selling their livestock at significantly reduced prices. The traders, known…
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Government Assistance for Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity Surpasses P172 Million
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported that the total aid provided to families affected by the ongoing activity of Mt. Kanlaon has now exceeded PHP172.1 million. This assistance, a collaborative effort between the national government and local authorities, has been crucial in supporting those impacted by the volcano’s unrest. According…
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Mt. Kanlaon Exhibits Over 100 Minor Eruptions Since October, Signals Potential Major Eruption
Since October of last year, Mt. Kanlaon has been actively emitting ash, with a total of 117 minor eruptions recorded, as reported by Mariton Bornas, head of the Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). These events, which began on October 19, are classified as minor eruptions…
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Mt. Kanlaon Exhibits Over 100 Minor Eruptions Since October
DUMAGUETE CITY – Since October of the previous year, Mt. Kanlaon has experienced more than 100 minor eruptions, characterized by ash emissions, as reported by Mariton Bornas, head of the Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Bornas disclosed that there have been 117 such events since…
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OCD Chief Pledges Ongoing Government Support for Mt. Kanlaon Evacuees
During a visit to Canlaon City on January 15, 2025, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno met with evacuees displaced by the restiveness of Mt. Kanlaon. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting those affected by the volcano’s activity. Nepomuceno’s visit included discussions with key disaster management and local government officials, such…
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