LIST: Cebu LGUs where classes, work is suspended due to Kanlaon ashfall

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several local government units in Cebu suspended classes and, in some areas, government work on Thursday after ashfall from the moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano reached parts of the province.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that Kanlaon erupted at around 5:51 a.m. Thursday. The eruption ended at approximately 7:36 a.m., sending a towering ash plume that prevailing winds carried toward western and central Cebu.

The Cebu Provincial Government earlier confirmed ashfall in Toledo City, Pinamungajan, and Aloguinsan, while neighboring local governments also issued precautionary advisories and class suspensions.

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Cebu LGUs that suspended classes, work

Toledo City

Mayor Marjorie Perales ordered the suspension of classes at all levels in both public and private schools and work in all local government offices until further notice due to the ashfall.

Essential and emergency government services will continue under a skeleton workforce.

City officials also advised residents to remain indoors as much as possible and wear face masks whenever they need to go outside.

Cebu City

The Cebu City Government suspended classes at all levels in both public and private schools until further notice as a precaution against the reported ashfall.

In a public advisory, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) said it continues to coordinate with Phivolcs, Pagasa, and other national agencies while monitoring conditions.

Authorities urged residents to remain calm, rely only on official advisories, wear face masks outdoors—especially children, senior citizens, pregnant women, and individuals with respiratory illnesses—and stay indoors if ashfall intensifies.

Talisay City

Mayor Samsam Gullas suspended all face-to-face classes in public schools for the remainder of Thursday.

Students attending morning classes received instructions to return home safely, while afternoon face-to-face classes also stood suspended.

Private schools and Talisay City College may decide independently whether to suspend classes.

The city government also temporarily closed all sports facilities and cut short its ongoing Aksyon Agad activity in Barangay Lawaan II after serving clients already present.

Balamban

The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Balamban suspended classes for Thursday due to the volcanic eruption and ashfall.

Officials advised residents to remain indoors whenever possible and wear N95 or KN95 face masks for added protection against fine volcanic ash.

Minglanilla

Minglanilla Mayor Lheslen Enad has suspended classes at all levels on Thursday following ashfall from the recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano.

Enad urged residents, especially students, to stay indoors and wear face masks as a precaution

Consolacion

Classes at all levels in both public and private schools in the Municipality of Consolacion have been suspended on Thursday due to the ashfall warning following the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano.

Aloguinsan

Afternoon classes and work in all public and private schools at all levels in the Municipality of Aloguinsan have been suspended starting 1 p.m. on Thursday due to ashfall from the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano.

Pinamungajan

Classes at all levels in both public and private schools in the Municipality of Pinamungajan have been suspended on Thursday until further notice due to ashfall from the Kanlaon Volcano eruption.

Lapu-Lapu City

The Lapu-Lapu City Government has suspended classes following the ash fall caused by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Thursday morning.

Mayor Cindi King-Chan said the city has also been placed under Blue Alert Status, with emergency responders on standby for any incidents related to the ash fall.

Mandaue

Mandaue City has also suspended face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools as a precautionary measure following the volcanic ashfall from the recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano.

Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano said all public schools would temporarily shift to distance learning modalities, while private schools were encouraged to adopt the same or implement appropriate academic arrangements.

The city government said it continued to closely monitor the situation in coordination with concerned national agencies.

Other towns:

Liloan

Naga

Barili

San Fernando

Ashfall reaches Cebu

Phivolcs said Kanlaon produced a moderately explosive eruption that generated a massive ash plume visible even from neighboring islands.

The agency continues to maintain Alert Level 2, indicating ongoing volcanic unrest and the possibility of further sudden explosive eruptions.

Authorities continue to prohibit entry into the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone because of the risks posed by volcanic hazards, including ashfall, ballistic fragments, and rockfalls.

Public advised to take precautions

Health authorities reminded residents that volcanic ash may irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, particularly among children, older adults, pregnant women, and individuals with respiratory illnesses.

Residents in affected areas should:

Stay indoors whenever possible.

Wear properly fitted face masks, preferably N95 or KN95 masks, when going outside.

Close windows and doors to prevent ash from entering homes.

Cover water sources and food supplies.

Monitor advisories issued by Phivolcs, Pagasa, and local government units.

(With reports from Mary Rose Sagarino)

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