Negros prepares for potential further eruptions after Mt. Kanlaon blast

Local governments in Negros Island are preparing for potential further eruptions of Mt. Kanlaon, which recently erupted but has since calmed. Evacuation centers are being readied, as authorities warn of possible explosive activity. Currently, 3,367 families are in evacuation centers due to the recent eruption. If the evacuation radius expands from 6 to 10 kilometers, local officials say they may lack sufficient facilities for evacuees. The Philippine government has provided around 4.4 million pesos in aid to affected areas. A state of calamity may be declared to access emergency funds for additional support.