MANILA, Philippines — The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced plans on Thursday to extend the permanent danger zone around Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island from six to 10 kilometers due to heightened risks of lahar flows triggered by a low-pressure area (LPA) off Mindanao.
Raul Fernandez, OCD Western Visayas director and chairman of Task Force Kanlaon, said this precautionary measure aimed to ensure the safety of residents and evacuees as volcanic activity persists.
