<p>An explosive eruption occurred at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Thursday afternoon, February 19, 2026.</p><p>The eruption was reported at about 5 p.m. </p><p>The explosion is ongoing, as of posting time. </p><p>This story will be updated. </p><p> </p>