Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island emits a plume of ash that could be seen from neighboring Iloilo City on Thursday, July 9, 2026. — Photo from Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Environment authorities in Central Visayas had advised residents in Cebu to take the necessary precautions against ashfall from Kanlaon Volcano’s eruption, which had reached the province early on Thursday due to eastward winds.
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-7) advised residents in affected areas to wear face masks, preferably N95 or KN95 respirators, when outdoors.
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The agency further advised staying indoors as much as possible, keeping doors and windows closed, and limiting outdoor activities, especially those with asthma, allergies, and other respiratory conditions.FEATURED STORIES
