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Government Assistance for Families Impacted by Mount Kanlaon Eruption Totals PHP170.5 Million
The government, along with local authorities, has disbursed PHP170.5 million in aid to families affected by the eruption of Mount Kanlaon on December 9, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday. The aid distribution includes PHP109.9 million allocated to Central Visayas and PHP60.5 million to Western Visayas, according…
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Canlaon City on Alert for Potential Lahar Flows After Rainfall
In Dumaguete City, the local government of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental is keeping a close watch on its communities after recent rainfall sparked fears of lahar flows from Mt. Kanlaon. The city officials noted that the rain could trigger lahar, which is a dangerous mix of volcanic ash and water. However, they have observed…
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Department of Education Provides Emergency Learning Kits to Students Displaced by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, the Department of Education (DepEd) in Bacolod City has introduced emergency learning kits (ELKs) for students in Negros Occidental. These kits are designed to support students who have been displaced and are currently residing in evacuation centers, as well as those who remain at…
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Comelec Stands Firm: Midterm Elections to Proceed Amid Mt. Kanlaon Threat
In the face of potential volcanic unrest from Mt. Kanlaon, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared that the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections will not be postponed. This decision was announced by Dindo Maglasang, the Assistant Election Director for the Negros Island Region, who emphasized that this stance aligns with the guidance from Comelec…
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Negros Occidental Seeks Lasting Solutions for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Aftermath
In the wake of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption, the provincial government of Negros Occidental is actively pursuing sustainable solutions to support the thousands of displaced residents who have been living in evacuation centers for over three weeks. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II announced that the province will utilize a PHP50-million grant from President Ferdinand R.…
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DSWD Bolsters Preparedness with Relief Supplies and Evacuation Centers for Kanlaon Residents
In a proactive move, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas has ramped up its readiness by stockpiling essential supplies and pinpointing evacuation centers in Negros Oriental. This initiative falls under the umbrella of ‘Oplan Exodus,’ a strategic plan designed to manage potential crises near Mt. Kanlaon, as announced by DSWD-7…
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DSWD Establishes 10 Evacuation Centers for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Victims
In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) has set up 10 evacuation centers to accommodate displaced families. These centers are strategically located across Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, as confirmed by DSWD-7 Director Shalaine Marie Lucero in a recent statement. The…
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Health of Kanlaon Volcano Evacuees Stable, Says DOH-NIR
Three weeks following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Health in the Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) has reported that the health of evacuees remains stable. Health Undersecretary Mary Ann Palermo-Maestral and Dr. Girlie Pinongan, the provincial health officer of Negros Occidental, recently visited an evacuation site to assess the situation firsthand. The eruption…
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DSWD Provides Relief to Flood-Hit Families in Davao and Soccsksargen
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has stepped up to support families affected by flash floods in the Davao and Soccsksargen regions, triggered by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ). In Davao Occidental, the DSWD Field Office-Davao Region (FO-11) has distributed 887 family food packs (FFPs) valued at PHP541,070 to aid those displaced by…
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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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