Tag: Mt. Kanlaon
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OCD Urges Kanlaon Evacuees to Remain in Shelters Over Holidays
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a strong recommendation for residents evacuated from areas near Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island to stay in evacuation centers during the Christmas holidays. This advice comes in response to the ongoing activity of the volcano. Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno of the OCD emphasized the importance of staying safe,…
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La Castellana Establishes Task Force to Nourish Pets Near Mt. Kanlaon
In a compassionate move, the local government of La Castellana, located in Negros Occidental, has initiated the Mt. Kanlaon Task Force Pet Rescue. This group is dedicated to providing sustenance to pets within a six-kilometer radius of the extended danger zone surrounding Mt. Kanlaon. The initiative was spurred by the need to support animals left…
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Canlaon City Successfully Evacuates Over 6,000 Residents from Mt. Kanlaon’s Danger Zone
In a significant move to ensure public safety, the local government of Canlaon City has successfully evacuated more than 6,000 residents from the vicinity of the active Mt. Kanlaon. The evacuation, completed by Tuesday evening, involved relocating 2,029 families, totaling 6,541 individuals, from five barangays within the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) of the volcano.…
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Tropical Depression Querubin Heightens Flood and Lahar Risks in Visayas and Mindanao
Residents in the Visayas and Mindanao regions are urged to be vigilant as Tropical Depression Querubin escalates the dangers of flooding and lahar flows due to heavy rainfall. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has also noted that the shear line is impacting Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the broader Davao Region, compounding…
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Agricultural Impact of Mt. Kanlaon’s Eruption Exceeds P1 Million
The eruption of Mt. Kanlaon has inflicted over PHP1 million in damage to the agricultural sector, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The DA reported on Tuesday that the total damage reached PHP1.39 million, impacting 40 farmers primarily in rice cultivation. Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa highlighted that the majority of the losses were…
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La Castellana Mayor Urges Coordination for Donations Amid Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, La Castellana Mayor Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan has made a public appeal for better coordination of donations. The mayor visited some of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the eruption and emphasized the importance of working closely with the local government unit (LGU) to manage the…
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Agricultural Losses from Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Exceed P1 Million, Affecting 40 Farmers
The eruption of Mt. Kanlaon has inflicted over PHP1 million in damage to the agricultural sector, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The DA reported on Tuesday that the total damage stands at PHP1.39 million, impacting 40 farmers primarily in rice cultivation. DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa highlighted that the majority of the…
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Agricultural Losses from Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Exceed P1 Million, Impacting 40 Farmers
The eruption of Mt. Kanlaon has inflicted over PHP1 million in damage to the agricultural sector, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The initial assessment, announced on Tuesday, pegged the total damage at PHP1.39 million, primarily affecting 40 farmers in the region. A significant portion of the losses, as reported by DA Assistant Secretary…
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Comelec-NIR Gears Up for Possible Election Delay Due to Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Threat
In response to the looming threat of a significant eruption from Mt. Kanlaon, the Commission on Elections in the Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) is preparing for the potential postponement of the upcoming May 2025 elections. This preparation comes in the wake of a recent volcanic activity on December 9, which has already led to the…
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Air Quality Near Mt. Kanlaon Deemed Safe Post-Eruption
Following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, 2024, the Environmental Management Bureau in Western Visayas (EMB-6) has reassured the public that air quality in the vicinity remains safe. During a media forum on December 16, Cliff Jefferson Escobar from EMB-6 shared that air quality assessments from five monitoring stations around the volcano indicate…
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