Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island erupts again on Thursday, July 9, with state volcanologists reporting a moderate explosive eruption, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs says the eruption produces an ash plume described in available reports as reaching several meters in height, with ash visible from distant areas, including as far as Iloilo City on Panay. The agency also states the eruption ends at 7:36 a.m. As of the latest reports, there are no immediate confirmations of casualties or major damage. The volcano remains under Phivolcs Alert Level 2, which indicates increased unrest. Under this alert level, authorities continue restrictions that include barring the public from entering the four-kilometer radius of the permanent danger zone and limiting activities such as flights in the vicinity of the volcano. The reports note that, while the eruption is confirmed, further details are still pending and will be updated as additional information becomes available.