Kanlaon Volcano

Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island is under Alert Level 3 since December 9, 2024, indicating potential for explosive eruptions and continuous volcanic activity. President Marcos signed Administrative Order No. 32 to establish the National Task Force Kanlaon, which coordinates government response efforts including recovery programs and risk assessments within a 14-kilometer danger zone.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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Marcos signs AO establishing Task Force Kanlaon for Mount Kanlaon response

President Marcos signed Administrative Order No. 32 on April 24 to establish the National Task Force Kanlaon for coordinating government response efforts related to Mount Kanlaon’s volcanic activity.
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Marcos signs PHIVOLCS law, creates Mt. Kanlaon task force

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. signed into law the PHIVOLCS Modernization Act, Republic Act No. 12180, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
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OCD bars displaced Mount Kanlaon evacuees from returning home to vote

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will not allow people displaced by Mount Kanlaon's eruption to return home for voting on May 12.
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Phivolcs raises Kanlaon Volcano alert to Level 3

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 3 following an explosive eruption on December 9, 2024.
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Kanlaon Volcano raised to Alert Level 3 after December 9 eruption

Kanlaon Volcano on Negros island experienced increased seismic activity and was raised to Alert Level 3 by PHIVOLCS after an explosive eruption on December 9.
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Phivolcs raises Kanlaon Volcano alert to Level 3

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 3 following an explosive eruption on December 9, 2024.
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OCD issues blue alerts in regions during Holy Week

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has elevated its alert levels in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure public safety during Holy Week.
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Phivolcs raises Kanlaon Volcano alert to Level 3 after eruption

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised Kanlaon Volcano’s alert status to Level 3 following an explosive eruption on December 9, 2024.
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Kanlaon Volcano spews ash, Phivolcs raises alert

Kanlaon Volcano began spewing ash plumes at 11:52 am on Monday, April 14, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to warn of potential ashfall.
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OCD signs MOAs with Victorias City, Negros ACE for disaster preparedness

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has signed two agreements with Victorias City and the Negros Association of Chief Executives (ACE) to enhance disaster preparedness in Negros Occidental, following the April 8 eruption of Mt. Kanlaon which displaced over 25,000 residents.
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