The eruption of Mt. Kanlaon has inflicted over P128 million in damage on crops and fisheries in Negros Occidental. The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (PAO) states that as of Jan. 6, 2025, the volcanic eruption had affected P3,059,362.02 worth of rice crops; P503,352.50, corn; P124,931,974, high-value crops; and P130,005, fisheries. According to the PAO, the affected local government units include Bago City, La Carlota City and La Castellana, impacting 199 farmers across nine barangays. Mt. Kanlaon is a stratovolcano that straddles parts of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental.

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