FOLLOWING the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, 2024, the Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Offices have received reports of tourism stakeholders affected in areas experiencing heavy ashfall.
These include municipalities and cities in Negros Occidental, such as La Castellana, La Carlota City, Bago City, and Murcia.
In Negros Oriental, the affected area includes Canlaon City.
As a precautionary measure, the following tourist activities in the affected areas have been suspended: trekking, swimming, farm site visits, and day tours. Specific attractions temporarily closed include Guintubdan Spring, Buenos Aires Resort, Mambukal Resort, Sugar Valley Coffee Farm, and other sites near or within the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone. Additionally, Kanlaon Inland Resort and Eco-Tourism, Padudusan Falls, Bao-bao Viewing Deck, and Quipot Falls in Canlaon City have been closed by the City’s Local Government to ensure public safety.
While no injuries, fatalities, or stranded tourists have been reported, travelers are strongly advised to avoid destinations within the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone and areas heavily affected by ashfall.
Tourists are urged to remain cautious and stay updated by monitoring advisories from local government units (LGUs), disaster response authorities, and DOT Regional Offices.
The DOT prioritizes the safety of all tourists and local communities and encourages everyone to remain vigilant and informed during this time.
For tourist information and assistance, you may contact the DOT through the following channels:
- Hotline: 151-TOUR (8687)
- Mobile: 0954-253-3215
- Facebook: Department of Tourism – Philippines
- Email: [email protected]
- Click2Call and Live Webchat: beta.tourism.gov.ph
Editor’s Note: This article has been sourced from the Department of Tourism – Philippines Facebook Page.
