Tag: Evacuation
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President Marcos Jr. Vows Ongoing Support and Vigilance for Kanlaon Eruption Victims
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continuously monitor and support the victims of the recent Mount Kanlaon eruption. During a visit to the La Carlota City South Elementary School II Evacuation Center in Negros Occidental on February 21, 2025, Marcos personally oversaw the distribution of aid, providing each of the…
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President Marcos Jr. Vows Ongoing Support and Vigilance for Kanlaon Eruption Victims
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continuously monitor and support the victims of the recent Mount Kanlaon eruption. During a visit to the La Carlota City South Elementary School II Evacuation Center in Negros Occidental on February 21, 2025, Marcos personally oversaw the distribution of aid, providing each of the…
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Himamaylan Tent City Prepares 300 Shelters for Kanlaon Volcano Evacuees
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has announced that the Himamaylan Tent City is now equipped with 300 family tents, ready to accommodate evacuees threatened by the unrest of Mt. Kanlaon. Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno of the OCD highlighted the government’s comprehensive strategy in managing the crisis, following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and…
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Dinagat Islands Town Halts Classes Amid Heavy Rains
In response to severe weather conditions, the town of Tubajon in Dinagat Islands has suspended classes at all educational levels. The decision was made by Mayor Simplicia Pedrablanca, who issued Executive Order No. 04 on Thursday, January 30, 2025, citing the dangers posed by the ongoing heavy rains and strong winds brought by the easterlies.…
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Civil Defense Gears Up for Potential Escalation of Mt. Kanlaon to Alert Level 4
In Bacolod City, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is actively preparing for a potential increase in the alert level of Mt. Kanlaon to Level 4, which would necessitate the evacuation of an additional 100,000 individuals from the expanded 10-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ). OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the logistical challenges of evacuating…
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Wildfires in Los Angeles Displace 150 Filipinos, Philippine Government Steps In
In the wake of devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, California, around 150 Filipinos have been forced from their homes, according to a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official. The fires, which have been raging since January 7, have led to the displacement of over 100,000 residents in the affected areas of southern California. The…
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OCD Urges Reevaluation of Decision to Send Kanlaon Evacuees Home Amid Rising Eruption Risks
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a strong appeal to local authorities in Bago and La Castellana, Negros Occidental, to reconsider their decision to allow more than 4,000 evacuees to return to their homes near Mt. Kanlaon. This call comes as the volcano exhibits escalating signs of potential eruption, raising concerns about the…
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Civil Defense Urges Reevaluation of Evacuee Return Amid Kanlaon Volcano Threats
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a stern warning to local authorities in Bago and La Castellana, Negros Occidental, urging them to reconsider their decision to allow more than 4,000 evacuees to return to their homes near the increasingly volatile Mt. Kanlaon. This appeal comes in the wake of the volcano’s explosive eruption…
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