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Kanlaon unrest: Still no face to face classes for 11,177 students
11,177 students in Western and Central Visayas have yet to return for face-to-face classes as 11 public schools are still being used as evacuation centers due to the ongoing unrest of Kanlaon Volcano.
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that the affected students and 441 faculty and school personnel are unable to hold onsite classes.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara reiterated that the safety and well-being of learners and teachers are the top priorities while ensuring education continuity through flexible learning options.
Phivolcs reported five ash emission events at Kanlaon Volcano, with grayish plumes rising up to 300 meters, and Alert Level 3 remains in effect.
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Kanlaon Volcano experienced a five-minute ash emission event and seven volcanic earthquakes, including one tremor, according to PHIVOLCS.
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Over 8,000 residents remain in evacuation centers due to the ongoing threat from Kanlaon Volcano, having been displaced since its eruption in December.
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Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 due to magmatic unrest, as evidenced by recent ash emissions.
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Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island remains under Alert Level 3 due to increased seismic activity and sulfur dioxide emissions, signifying magmatic unrest.
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Kanlaon Volcano spewed ash three times in a 24-hour period, with emissions lasting between three and 136 minutes.
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