BACOLOD CITY -- Mayor Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan reminded the people of La Castellana in Negros Occidental to be vigilant following the circulation of false information on the alert status of Kanlaon Volcano on social media on Thursday, June 6.
MAYOR Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan explains to the people of La Castellana, Negros Occidental, through a Facebook live video, the threat of lahar to some areas in the town, particularly within the four- to six-kilometer danger zone, while Kanlaon volcano remains under Alert Level 2.
She said that as the local chief executive, she is the only one authorized to give media interviews for transparency and accuracy of information. Any violation of the mandate shall be dealt with accordingly as provided for by law and any other provisions applicable, she said. The mayor explained the danger and threat of lahar to some barangays situated on the foot of the volcano.
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