Tag: Mt. Kanlaon
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Dioceses in Negros Occidental Call for Aid and Prayers for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Victims
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – In the wake of the explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, 2024, the Dioceses of Kabankalan and San Carlos in Negros Occidental have reached out to the public, requesting prayers and donations to support the affected communities. Both dioceses have utilized social media to communicate the urgent needs of the…
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Health Alert Issued After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Causes Ashfall Across Multiple Provinces
The eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Monday afternoon has led to widespread ashfall, prompting the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Negros Occidental to issue a health advisory. The eruption, captured from Barangay Mansalanao in La Castellana, has affected at least 10 local government units in Negros Occidental, as well as parts of Iloilo, Guimaras, and…
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DSWD-6 Amasses P18.5 Million in Food Packs for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Victims
In a proactive move, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Western Visayas (DSWD-6) has stockpiled 25,599 family food packs valued at PHP18.5 million in Bacolod City to aid those impacted by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental. Regional Director Arwin Razo, alongside Disaster Response Management Division Chief Erlyn Garcia, supervised…
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Urgent Evacuation Ordered for Residents Near Mt. Kanlaon
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has issued a critical evacuation order for residents living near Mt. Kanlaon, specifically targeting those in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, and Canlaon City, Negros Oriental. These areas fall within a six-kilometer radius deemed hazardous due to the volcano’s activity. During a recent interview, Teodoro revealed that approximately 54,000 individuals are…
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Philippine Military on High Alert After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
CEBU CITY – The eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Monday has prompted the Visayas Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to elevate its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) teams to high alert status. The volcano, located on Negros Island, erupted at 3:03 p.m., sending a volcanic plume soaring 4,000 meters above its…
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DSWD Chief Promises Swift Aid to Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon’s Eruption
EVACUEES AIDED. Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian visited an evacuation center in Bago City, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, to assess the welfare of families displaced by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. (Photo courtesy of DSWD) MANILA – Secretary Rex Gatchalian of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has committed…
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Philippine Government Prepared for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Aftermath: President Marcos
EMERGENCY RESPONSE. A dramatic eruption at Mt. Kanlaon was captured on Monday, December 9, 2024. In a subsequent media briefing on Tuesday, December 10, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. confirmed that the government is fully prepared to address the needs of those impacted by the volcanic activity. (Image provided by Viscom PIO) MANILA – President…
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DSWD Prepares Over 1.4 Million Food Packs for Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon Activity
COMMUNITY SUPPORT. At the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s National Resource Operations Center in Pasay City, volunteers are busy assembling boxes to be packed with food for disaster victims. This center, previously known as the Villamor Air Base Relief Operations Center, is a hub for storing donations and relief supplies. (Photo by Joan Bondoc/PNA)…
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DSWD Prepares Over 1.4 Million Food Packs for Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon Activity
COMMUNITY SUPPORT. At the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s National Resource Operations Center in Pasay City, volunteers are busy assembling boxes to be packed with food for disaster victims. This center, previously known as the Villamor Air Base Relief Operations Center, is a hub for storing donations and relief supplies. (Photo by Joan Bondoc/PNA)…
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Urgent Evacuation Ordered as Mt. Kanlaon Volcano Erupts
On Monday afternoon, December 9, 2024, Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island erupted, prompting Canlaon City Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas to issue an urgent evacuation order for residents living within the four-kilometer permanent danger zone. The eruption, which was captured on camera from Barangay Biaknabato in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, saw the volcano spewing volcanic ash…
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