Tag: volcanic eruption
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DOH Elevates Emergency Response to ‘Blue Alert’ on Negros Island Following Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In response to the recent explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Health (DOH) has escalated its emergency measures to a ‘blue alert’ status across Negros Island. This decision comes in the wake of Negros Occidental being declared under a state of calamity, necessitating enhanced support for those impacted by the volcanic activity. Director…
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Negros Occidental Declares State of Calamity Following Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In response to the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Negros Occidental Provincial Board has declared the entire province to be in a state of calamity. The decision came after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) escalated the volcano’s alert level to 3, signaling the start of a magmatic eruption that could lead…
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Negros Occidental Declares State of Calamity After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Negros Occidental has recommended declaring a state of calamity across the entire province. This decision was made during a meeting at the Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City, led by Governor Eugenio…
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Canlaon City Expands Evacuation Facilities Amid Rising Number of Displaced Residents
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, Canlaon City in Negros Oriental has ramped up its efforts to provide safe havens for those displaced by the volcanic activity. The local government has established additional evacuation centers to cope with the increasing number of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Lt. Stephen Polinar from the…
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DSWD Amasses Over 84,000 Food Packs and 28,000 Non-Food Items for Mt. Kanlaon Evacuees
In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas has mobilized a significant relief effort, preparing aid valued at PHP108 million. Tonyson Luther Lee, the assistant regional director for administration at DSWD-Central Visayas, announced that the Visayas Disaster Resource Center (VDRC) in…
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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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Health Risks from Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Highlighted by DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a warning to residents near Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island about the health hazards posed by the recent volcanic eruption. The DOH emphasized the dangers of ashfall, which can irritate the respiratory system, particularly affecting those with conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Volcanic ash can…
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Massive Evacuation Initiated for 87,000 Near Mount Kanlaon Following Eruption
In response to the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has launched a critical evacuation effort for around 87,000 people living in the vicinity of the volcano. The operation was set in motion after the volcano erupted on Monday afternoon, prompting immediate action from local authorities. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro…
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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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Alert Level Raised for Kanlaon Volcano Amid Lahar Threat
MANILA – The alert level for Kanlaon Volcano was escalated to 3, indicating significant magmatic unrest, prompting a warning from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) about potential lahar flows. This alert was issued on Monday, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance. Phivolcs Deputy Director Mylene Villegas highlighted the risk of lahar during…
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