The Local Government Unit of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental issued Executive Order No. 66, on September 11, 2024, declaring the temporary closure of tourist attractions within affected barangays such as Padudusan Falls, Quipot Falls, among others in Canlaon City due to increased unrest at Mount Kanlaon.

“By virtue of the powers vested in me by law, I hereby order the temporary closure of tourist attractions within the affected barangays (Kanlaon Inland Resort and Eco-Tourism, Padudusan Falls, Bao-Bao Viewing Deck, and Quipot Falls), including but not limited to Mt. Kanlaon National Park, hot springs, hiking trails, and other spots are hereby temporarily closed until further notice. All tourism-related activities, including guided tours, outdoor excursions, and eco-tourism services, are suspended. The Canlaon City Tourism Office shall coordinate with local businesses to ensure the proper dissemination of this information,” Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas said.

“Access to the 4-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) is strictly prohibited to all persons, including tourists, hikers, and visitors. Violators will be subject to penalties under existing laws and regulations," the mayor warned. 

On September 10, 2024, Executive Order No. 65 was issued declaring the suspension of classes in all levels (pre-school to college) both public and private schools due to volcanic-tectonic (VT) earthquakes and excessive sulfur dioxide emissions from Mount Kanlaon.

“By virtue of the powers vested in me by law, I hereby order the suspension of classes at all levels (pre-school to college), both in public and private schools within Canlaon City, effective September 11, 2024, until further notice due to the ongoing volcanic-tectonic earthquakes and excessive sulfur dioxide emissions from Mt. Kanlaon,” Cardenas said. 

The City Mayor’s Office is set to coordinate with the Department of Education (DepEd) to discuss alternative modes of learning to minimize educational disruptions during this period. 

 In a DOST-PHIVOLCS advisory on September 10, 2024, it confirmed of a total of 288 VT earthquakes recorded since 10:30 p.m. of September 9, 2024. Sulfur dioxide emissions have also reached an average of 10,000 tons daily. 

“Volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas emission from the summit crater of Kanlaon based on campaign Flyspec measurements [on] 10 September 2024, averaged 9,985 tons/day,” DOST-PHIVOLCS said. 

DOST-PHIVOLCS said that this is the highest emission from the volcano recorded since instrumental gas monitoring began.