Tag: evacuation centers
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Hope Amidst Hardship: Canlaon City’s IDPs and Sectoral Workers Receive Vital Aid
In a heartening display of community support, Canlaon City in Negros Oriental is extending a lifeline to its residents affected by the recent volcanic eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. Over 1,450 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are set to receive financial assistance through the government’s TUPAD program this week, offering a glimmer of hope to those forced…
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Government Support Brings Relief to Kanlaon Eruption Victims in La Carlota
In the wake of the devastating eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, 2024, residents of La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, have found solace in the extensive assistance provided by the government. On a recent visit to La Carlota South Elementary School-II, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally oversaw the distribution of crucial aid to…
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DSWD Prepares PHP2.782 Billion in Funds and Supplies for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Response
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has mobilized PHP2.782 billion in standby funds and relief supplies to address the ongoing threat posed by the potential eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island. This preparation was detailed in a report released on February 12 by the DSWD’s Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center…
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DSWD Provides Over Half a Million Pesos in Aid to Mimaropa Families Affected by Shear Line
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed an initial sum of PHP550,000 to support families in the Mimaropa region who have been impacted by severe weather conditions due to a persistent shear line, according to a statement from an agency official on Tuesday. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao from the Disaster Response Management…
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Educators to Receive Increased Compensation for 2025 Election Duties
In a recent announcement, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has confirmed that teachers involved in the upcoming May 12, 2025 national and local elections will be compensated at higher rates than in previous years. Lionel Marco Castillano, the regional election director for the Negros Island Region, highlighted that this decision follows appeals for better remuneration…
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More Than 2,000 Canlaon City Evacuees to Receive Aid Through TUPAD Program
In a significant move to support those affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, over 2,000 displaced residents of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, have been selected to benefit from the government’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. This initiative was highlighted during a briefing led by Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas on January 28,…
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La Union Prepares 95 Evacuation Centers Across 13 Municipalities for Tsunami Threats
In a proactive move to safeguard its residents against potential tsunamis, the La Union province has designated 95 evacuation centers spread across 13 local government units (LGUs). These centers are strategically placed in coastal towns such as Bangar, Luna, Balaoan, Bacnotan, San Juan, San Fernando City, Bauang, Caba, Aringay, Agoo, Santo Tomas, and Rosario, as…
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La Castellana Supports Farmers Hit by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption in Selling Their Produce
In the wake of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption, the local government of La Castellana, Negros Occidental, has stepped up to assist displaced farmers in selling their produce, helping them maintain their livelihoods while residing in evacuation centers. On January 14, 2025, these farmers, with the aid of the Municipal Agriculture Office, were able to market…
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