Bohol extends financial aid to Canlaon City affected by Kanlaon eruption
Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island—PHOTO COURTESY OF JERICK RICAPLAZA
TAGBILARAN CITY — The provincial government of Bohol has extended financial assistance to the local government of Canlaon City which was affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in December 2024.
Dr. Anthony Damalerio, provincial disaster and risk reduction officer, on behalf of Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado, handed over P500,000 to Canlaon City Mayor Jose Cardenas.
The turnover was done during the 1st Quarter Regional Disaster and Risk Reduction Council meeting in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental on Monday, March 24.
Joel Erestain, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) regional director, and Donato Sermeno III, newly appointed Negros Island Region OCD director, witnessed the ceremony.
According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development, 1,882 families composed of 6,027 persons from Canlaon City were displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in December 2024.
