An eruption occurred today at Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island in the Philippines. The activity began at around 16:38 local time and was classified as a moderately explosive eruption lasting about two minutes. A dark ash plume rose roughly 2,000 meters above the crater and caused ashfall in nearby communities. The volcano remains at Alert Level 2, with a four-kilometer danger zone strictly enforced. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and warn that further eruptions are possible.