The Dioceses of Kabankalan and San Carlos in Negros Occidental are appealing for prayers and donations for families displaced by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption.
The eruption on Monday afternoon led Phivolcs to raise the alert level to 3, indicating a high level of volcanic unrest.
The St. Vincent Ferrer Shrine in La Castellana is currently sheltering 636 families, totaling 2,133 individuals.
Immediate needs for affected families include food, water, basic hygiene kits, sleeping mats, face masks, toiletries, and beddings.
The Diocese of Kabankalan is accepting in-kind donations at the nearest parish and cash donations via GCash to 09177716917 (Fr. Ricon Dagunan).
Volcanologists have warned of the possibility of more eruptions in the coming days.
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos prayed for the safety of Negrenses, especially those living near the four to six-kilometer permanent danger zone.
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