Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Causing Ashfall and Flight Disruptions

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

9 Jul, 07:28 — 9 Jul, 16:35

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Why this matters

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 Factual13h 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 Factual4h ago

Ashfall halts flights in Mactan airport

CEBU CITY—Ashfall from the moderate eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Thursday morning has affected the operations at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), leading to the cancellation of several flights. At least 19 departures from MCIA were cancelled as of 3:50 p.m. These were bound for Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Coron, Bicol, Siargao, Ozamiz and Clark. Some

By cavendano

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First report: philstar · 9 Jul, 04:50|Full coverage: 3 · 12h|Window: 12h

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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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inquirer9 Jul, 16:35Latest update

Ashfall halts flights in Mactan airport

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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 Erupts, Causing Ashfall and Flight Disruptions

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Kanlaon ashfall covers parts of Negros Island, reaches Cebu

Ashfall halts flights in Mactan airport

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Kanlaon eruption sends ashfall to Cebu, prompts class suspensions

Kanlaon ashfall covers parts of Negros Island, reaches Cebu

Ashfall halts flights in Mactan airport

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