Residents report skin irritation after Mt. Kanlaon eruption in Negros Occidental
Residents in Bago City, Negros Occidental, are experiencing skin and throat irritation after the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9. The eruption caused ashfall, described as wet and containing small stones, prompting evacuations to designated centers. Over 9,400 people have been evacuated due to the ashfall affecting 26 areas. The local government has suspended classes and government work, except for essential services, and implemented safety measures, including a curfew and a liquor ban. Mt. Kanlaon is currently under Alert Level 3, indicating magmatic unrest. Officials have warned of a possible further eruption next week.