Tag: Mt. Kanlaon
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OCD Administrator Promises Ongoing 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 assured them of the government’s unwavering support amidst the ongoing volcanic activity. Nepomuceno’s visit included discussions with key disaster management and local government officials, such…
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Civil Defense Gears Up for Potential Escalation of Mt. Kanlaon to Alert Level 4
In Bacolod City, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is actively preparing for a potential increase in the alert level of Mt. Kanlaon to Level 4, which would necessitate the evacuation of an additional 100,000 individuals from the expanded 10-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ). OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the logistical challenges of evacuating…
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DTI to Implement Price Freeze in Negros Oriental Amid Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity
In response to the ongoing activity of Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is set to enforce a price freeze on essential goods. This decision comes after the province was declared in a state of calamity, prompting immediate action from the DTI. Nimfa Virtucio, the DTI-Negros Oriental Provincial Director,…
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OCD Urges Reevaluation of Decision to Send Kanlaon Evacuees Home Amid Rising Eruption Risks
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a strong appeal to local authorities in Bago and La Castellana, Negros Occidental, to reconsider their decision to allow more than 4,000 evacuees to return to their homes near Mt. Kanlaon. This call comes as the volcano exhibits escalating signs of potential eruption, raising concerns about the…
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Civil Defense Urges Reevaluation of Evacuee Return Amid Kanlaon Volcano Threats
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a stern warning to local authorities in Bago and La Castellana, Negros Occidental, urging them to reconsider their decision to allow more than 4,000 evacuees to return to their homes near the increasingly volatile Mt. Kanlaon. This appeal comes in the wake of the volcano’s explosive eruption…
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Canlaon City Enhances Volcano Evacuation Strategy with New Siren System
Canlaon City, located in Negros Oriental, has taken significant steps to improve its disaster response capabilities by introducing a new siren system. This system, recently tested, is designed to alert residents and evacuees about dangerous volcanic activity from Mt. Kanlaon, enhancing the city’s preparedness for potential eruptions. The siren system was put to the test…
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Canlaon City Enhances Volcano Evacuation with New Siren System
Canlaon City, located in Negros Oriental, has taken significant steps to improve its disaster response capabilities by introducing a new siren system. This system, recently tested, is designed to alert residents and evacuees about dangerous volcanic activity from Mt. Kanlaon. The city’s information officer, Edna Lhou Masicampo, emphasized the siren’s role as a vital tool…
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Office of Civil Defense Prepares ‘Plan Exodus’ for Potential Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is actively developing ‘Plan Exodus,’ a comprehensive evacuation strategy for Canlaon City residents in response to the increasing activity of Mt. Kanlaon. On January 7, 2024, the OCD announced that they are preparing for the possibility of a dangerous eruption from the volcano, which recently emitted a dark plume…
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OCD Prepares ‘Plan Exodus’ for Potential Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is actively developing ‘Plan Exodus,’ a comprehensive evacuation strategy for Canlaon City residents in response to the increasing activity of Mt. Kanlaon. On January 7, 2024, the OCD announced that they are preparing for the possibility of a dangerous eruption from the volcano, which recently emitted a dark plume…
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Ongoing Threat of Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Keeps Evacuees from Returning Home
In Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, over 6,000 evacuees remain displaced due to the persistent threat of a major eruption from Mt. Kanlaon, as stated by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 6 on Tuesday. The safety of residents is the primary concern, with OCD-6 Director Raul Fernandez emphasizing the ongoing magmatic activities of the volcano.…
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