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Church, activists sound alarm on 17 coastal mining applications in Negros, Panay • Feb. 14, 2025, 6:35 AM ET (Rappler)

Kanlaon eruptions leave Negros Island Region with nearly P1B in farm losses • Feb. 10, 2025, 5:26 AM ET (Rappler)

All Negros Island Region lawmakers favored Sara Duterte impeachment • Feb. 6, 2025, 5:18 AM ET (Rappler)

Five ash emissions, 16 quakes logged at Kanlaon volcano • Feb. 3, 2025, 6:51 AM ET (The Star)

Mt Kanlaon emits more sulfur dioxide, logs 22 volcanic quakes • Jan. 28, 2025, 7:03 AM ET (The Star)

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