Philippine Army deploys teams to support communities after Kanlaon Volcano eruption

The Philippine Army has sent rescue and clearing teams to assist communities impacted by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption on December 9. Four rescue teams and military trucks are deployed to Negros Occidental to support affected areas. The eruption raised the alert level to 3, indicating magmatic unrest. The volcano has been active since June 3, and while it has calmed, evacuees may not return home yet for safety reasons. Approximately 87,000 people have been affected by the eruption, according to the Office of Civil Defense. The situation remains under close monitoring by local authorities.