Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Causes Ashfall, Flight Disruptions in Central Philippines

Kanlaon Volcano experienced a moderately explosive eruption, blanketing parts of Negros and Cebu with ashfall. The ashfall led to flight cancellations at Mactan airport and class suspensions in Cebu, with warnings issued for potential lahar flows.

9 Jul, 07:28 — 10 Jul, 13:46

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Volcanic ashfall can pose significant health risks, especially to respiratory systems, and can disrupt daily life through reduced visibility and damage to infrastructure. Class suspensions are a common precautionary measure to protect students from these hazards.

Key entitiesMt. Kanlaon Cebu Phivolcs

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Ashfall from Mt. Kanlaon's eruption reached parts of Cebu province
Classes in several local governments in Cebu were suspended due to the ashfall
Mt. Kanlaon is under Alert Level 2 (moderate unrest) as classified by Phivolcs

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Classes in Cebu were suspended on Thursday

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Ashfall reached parts of Metro Cebu

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Phivolcs classified Kanlaon Volcano under Alert Level 2

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Specific western Cebu localities affected by ashfall

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RapplerMostly Factual48d ago

Kanlaon ashfall covers parts of Negros Island, reaches Cebu

Phivolcs has classified Kanlaon Volcano under Alert Level 2 or moderate unrest

By John Sitchon

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inquirerMostly Factual47d ago

Volcanic ash from Kanlaon disrupts Bohol flights

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Volcanic ash from the recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano disrupted air travel in Bohol on Friday, July 10, forcing the cancellation of several flights at Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA). Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corporation (ABAC), the operator of BPIA, said the affected Cebu Pacific flights include DG 6957 (Tagbilaran–Davao) and DG

By mareyes

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Coverage Timeline

First report: philstar · 9 Jul, 04:50|Full coverage: 3 · 1d 9h|Window: 1d 9h

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philstar9 Jul, 04:50First to report

Kanlaon eruption sends ashfall to Cebu, prompts class suspensions

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Rappler9 Jul, 07:28

Kanlaon ashfall covers parts of Negros Island, reaches Cebu

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inquirer10 Jul, 13:46Latest update

Volcanic ash from Kanlaon disrupts Bohol flights

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Initial Ashfall and Alert Level2026-07-09T07:28:20.000Z

Ashfall from Mt. Kanlaon's eruption reached Negros Island and Cebu, with Phivolcs classifying the volcano under Alert Level 2.

Class Suspensions in Cebu2026-07-09T13:11:17.000Z

Local governments in Cebu province began suspending classes in response to the ashfall.

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Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Causes Ashfall, Flight Disruptions in Central Philippines

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Kanlaon ashfall covers parts of Negros Island, reaches Cebu

Volcanic ash from Kanlaon disrupts Bohol flights

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Kanlaon eruption sends ashfall to Cebu, prompts class suspensions

Kanlaon ashfall covers parts of Negros Island, reaches Cebu

Volcanic ash from Kanlaon disrupts Bohol flights

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