Farmers in Sitio Mananawin, Barangay Masulog, Canlaon City, have started evacuating their livestock and belongings as they brace for a potential eruption from Kanlaon Volcano. On the morning of January 15, 2025, residents proactively moved their valuables to safer areas, showcasing their preparedness and awareness of the risks posed by the volcano’s activity. The Philippine … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has provided P50 million in financial assistance to the provincial government of Negros Occidental to support residents displaced by the ongoing eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. The provincial government, in collaboration with local agencies, is using the funds for operational expenses related to the disaster response. The eruption, which began on December … Read more
Kanlaon Volcano, located on Negros Island, displayed heightened activity on Monday, December 23, 2024, with increased ash emission reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). In an advisory issued at 12:30 p.m., PHIVOLCS confirmed that dark ash began spewing from the summit at 11:45 a.m., accompanied by a weak, low-frequency volcanic earthquake. … Read more
LA CASTELLANA, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL—Under the leadership of Barangay Captain Bon Sacapaño, Barangay Cabagnaan ensured the care and feeding of abandoned dogs after a forced evacuation was implemented by the local government unit (LGU) due to Mount Kanlaon’s ongoing unrest. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) had warned the public about the possibility of … Read more
The ongoing unrest of Mount Kanlaon has taken a dramatic turn as netizens captured the sudden flow of lahar from the volcano into the Intiguiwan River in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, on December 15, 2024. The area lies several kilometers from the volcanic mountain, which has been active since its eruption earlier this month. A … Read more
Kanlaon Volcano, located on Negros Island, showed increased activity with a surge in sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on December 12, 2024. The volcano emitted 7,019 tons of SO₂ on December 11, significantly higher than the 4,121 tons recorded the previous day. Additionally, two volcanic … Read more
Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines marked December 9 with significant eruptions in two separate years, 2017 and 2024, a rare and fascinating coincidence that caught the attention of experts and locals alike. On December 9, 2017, a phreatic eruption occurred at 9:47 AM. Witnesses from Barangay Manghanoy, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, observed ash and steam … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, a child named Yoyo has gained widespread attention after allegedly predicting the eruption of Mount Kanlaon. According to a post by Yoyo’s mother, Ross Espartero Mejica, the incident occurred on the afternoon of June 3, 2024. Ross recounted that they were on their way home to La Castellana, Negros … Read more
