BACOLOD CITY: Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island produced a moderately explosive eruption on Saturday (Oct 10), sending an ash plume above its summit, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
In an advisory, Phivolcs said the eruption began shortly before 12.30pm and ended at 12.48pm.
Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 2, indicating increasing volcanic unrest.
Several local government units around the volcano urged residents to remain alert and observe safety measures amid the volcanic activity.
The public was also advised to stay away from the six-kilometre Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) and other restricted areas.
In case of ashfall, residents were advised to wear well-fitting face masks and protective eyewear, stay indoors when possible and keep doors and windows closed. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
