Residents of Barangay Biak na Bato in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, faced difficulty passing through a key road late Friday night. The road was covered in thick mud due to a lahar flow from Mount Kanlaon. According to reports, heavy rain began pouring past 11:00 p.m. and lasted for more than an hour. The intense … Read more
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
As of December 16, 2024, Kanlaon Volcano continues to exhibit elevated volcanic activity, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to maintain its Alert Level 3 status. This indicates a high likelihood of hazardous eruptions in the coming weeks or days if the activity intensifies further. Recent Volcanic Activity PHIVOLCS monitoring has recorded … Read more
Negros Occidental, Philippines – December 9, 2024Kanlaon Volcano erupted explosively at 3:03 PM today, releasing a massive plume that reached approximately 3,000 meters above the summit. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) confirmed that pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) descended along the southeastern slope of the volcano, as detected through infrared and thermal imaging. … Read more
A viral Facebook post by a resident from Sitio Mananawin, Brgy. Masulog, Canlaon City shows thick volcanic ash covering a vehicle on the morning of November 5, 2024. The ashfall was caused by Mount Kanlaon’s recent volcanic activity, prompting local authorities to issue warnings early in the day for Negros residents to wear masks and … Read more
Like many legends, the story of Mt. Kanlaon intertwines love, loss, and tragedy. It begins in a small, prosperous kingdom ruled by the benevolent King Ramilon, renowned for its abundant produce and happy townspeople. The king had a single daughter, Princess Kang, famed for her beauty and grace, attracting a multitude of suitors. Yet, unbeknownst … Read more
State volcanologists have issued a warning regarding a potential magmatic eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, following a significant increase in volcanic activity. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) highlighted the heightened unrest, with the last magmatic eruption recorded in 1902. Mariton Basas, head of Phivolcs’ volcano monitoring and eruption prediction division, … Read more
In response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for swift action by government agencies following the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has allocated P40 million in aid from the Speaker’s Assistance Fund for the residents affected by the volcanic activity. Speaker Romualdez promptly coordinated with the Department of Social … Read more
This afternoon, June 7, 2024, lahar flows once again hit Upper Baji-Baji Falls in Barangay Cabacungan, La Castellana Negros Occidental. According to a video taken by Daryl Demafelis, along with Phivolcs, the rushing lahar can be seen flowing down the river towards the falls. The rainfall in the area likely exacerbated the situation, resulting in … Read more
State volcanologists have issued a warning about the potential resurgence of “volcanic sediment flows” or lahar due to anticipated rainfall in Negros Island, just days after the eruption of Mount Kanlaon. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) shared this information on Thursday, as PAGASA forecasts thunderstorms on the island today. “These rains could … Read more