The latest eruption of Mount Kanlaon on central Negros island did not cause any immediate casualties, but the alert level was raised one level, indicating that further and more explosive eruptions may occur.
Teresito Bacolcol, the Philippine chief volcanologist, emphasized the risk posed by falling volcanic ash, which has obscured visibility and presented health hazards over a wide area, including Antique province.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed, 'We are ready to support the families who have been evacuated outside the 6-kilometer danger zone,' showcasing the government's commitment to assist with the ongoing crisis.
Evacuations were urgently carried out as nearly 87,000 people faced the risk of volcanic activity, particularly in towns like La Castellana, which lies within the danger zone of Mount Kanlaon.
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