The Department of Tourism (DOT) temporarily suspended select tourist activities in areas affected by heavy ashfall following the December 9 eruption of Mount Kanlaon.
As a precaution, trekking, swimming, farm site visits, and day tours have been halted.
Specific attractions that are temporarily closed include Guintubdan Spring, Buenos Aires Resort, Mambukal Resort, Sugar Valley Coffee Farm, and other sites near or within the six-kilometer permanent danger zone.
Additional closures include Kanlaon Inland Resort and Eco-Tourism, Padudusan Falls, Bao-bao Viewing Deck, and Quipot Falls in Canlaon City, as ordered by the city government.
Regions affected by ashfall include municipalities and cities in Negros Occidental, such as La Castellana, La Carlota City, Bago City, and Murcia, as well as Canlaon City in Negros Oriental.
While no injuries, fatalities, or stranded tourists have been reported, the DOT urges travelers to avoid areas within the permanent danger zone and ashfall-affected locations.
Tourists are encouraged to stay informed by monitoring advisories from local government units (LGUs), disaster response agencies, and DOT regional offices.
The DOT emphasized its commitment to ensuring the safety of tourists and local communities and reminded the public to remain vigilant.
