A moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on July 9, 2026, resulted in ashfall across parts of Cebu, prompting widespread school closures and work suspensions.

The eruption, which lasted three minutes, produced a dark gray plume rising 2-3 kilometers above the crater, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to maintain Alert Level 2.Authorities warned against entering the 4-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone due to risks of sudden eruptions.Local governments in Cebu, including Cebu City, Talisay, and Mandaue, suspended classes in both public and private schools.San Carlos City in Negros Occidental also halted government operations and shifted classes to alternative modes.The Environmental Management Bureau intensified air quality monitoring, while the Philippine Red Cross activated emergency response networks.The incident highlights the need for preparedness in volcanic regions, emphasizing community safety and disaster response protocols.