Tag: disaster relief
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Government Allocates Nearly P149 Million for Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Victims
In response to the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on December 9, the national government alongside local government units have disbursed approximately PHP148.9 million in aid to the affected families. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s latest situation report, the aid distribution includes PHP45.72 million to Western Visayas and PHP103.24 million to…
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Government Distributes Nearly P149 Million in Aid to Families Impacted by Kanlaon Volcano Eruption
The eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on December 9 has prompted a significant response from both national and local government units, with a total of PHP148.9 million in aid distributed to affected families, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The aid, which includes essential items such as family food packs, sleeping…
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Negros Oriental Urged to Declare State of Calamity Due to Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity
In Dumaguete City, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has put forward a proposal to declare Negros Oriental a state of calamity in response to the ongoing disturbances from Mt. Kanlaon. The decision came after a vote on Thursday, prompted by Vallehermoso’s recent declaration of a state of calamity, fulfilling the legal…
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Manila Lawmaker Urges Health Department to Control TB Outbreak in Crowded Areas
Representative Rolando Valeriano of Manila’s 2nd District has issued a plea to Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to manage the tuberculosis (TB) situation in Tondo and other densely populated parts of Manila. This call to action comes in the wake of fears that recent natural disasters could exacerbate the spread of the disease. As the head…
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Government Aid for Kanlaon Volcano Victims Surpasses PHP123 Million
The Philippine government has extended over PHP123.69 million in aid to residents impacted by the recent activity of Mt. Kanlaon. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported that 11,883 families, totaling 45,526 individuals across 32 barangays in Western and Central Visayas, have been affected. All 9,571 families in need have received assistance, achieving a full…
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Government Aid Surpasses PHP123 Million for Kanlaon Volcano Victims
The Philippine government has extended over PHP123.69 million in aid to those impacted by the recent activity of Mt. Kanlaon, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). The unrest has affected 11,883 families, totaling 45,526 individuals across 32 barangays in Western and Central Visayas. All 9,571 families in need have received assistance, achieving…
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Mass Evacuation in Northern Negros as Torrential Rains Trigger Flash Floods
In a dramatic response to sudden flash floods, hundreds of residents in northern Negros Occidental were forced to evacuate their homes late Sunday night. The flooding, triggered by relentless rains from a shearline affecting the Visayas, impacted three areas: Cadiz City, Manapla, and Victorias City. In Cadiz City alone, the disaster displaced 1,730 people from…
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DPWH-Ilocos Region Distributes Relief to Calamity-Affected Staff
In a heartwarming gesture of solidarity, the Department of Public Works and Highways in the Ilocos Region (DPWH-1) has been distributing food packs to its employees who have been impacted by recent natural disasters. This initiative, which began on December 2, was carried out across various district engineering offices in the region, with support from…
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361 Families in Surigao City Receive Financial Aid Post-Typhoon Kristine
In a significant relief effort, 361 families in Surigao City, who were impacted by Typhoon Kristine in October, were provided with financial assistance on December 12, 2024. The aid, amounting to over PHP1 million, was distributed under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. Each family received…
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Davao City Aids Over 91,000 Residents with Emergency Shelters in 2024
In a significant relief effort, Davao City has extended emergency shelter assistance to 91,749 residents impacted by various disasters from January to November 2024, according to the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). These shelters have been thoughtfully designed to include child-friendly zones and special areas for breastfeeding mothers, catering to the needs of…
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