TINIYAK ng Palasyo na nakamonitor ito ng 24 oras sa harap ng pag-aalburuto ng Mt. Bulusan sa Sorsogon matapos namang maitala ang phreatic explosion kaninang alas-10:37 ng umaga.
“All concerned agencies are on standby 24/7 after Alert Level 1 has been raised. We remind the public, particularly the residents of surrounding areas, to be vigilant, monitor any development regarding the volcano’s condition and cooperate with local authorities,” sabi ni Acting Presidential Spokesperson Martin Andanar.
Nakataas ang Alert Level 1 sa palibot ng Mt. Bulusan kung saan ipinatutupad ang kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) at 2-kilometer Extended Danger Zone (EDZ) sa timog silangan ng bahagi ng bulkan.