Tag: evacuation centers
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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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Philippines Bolsters Disaster Resilience Amid El Niño and La Niña Challenges
In the aftermath of the severe impacts from El Niño and La Niña, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken decisive steps to aid recovery and enhance the Philippines’ resilience against future natural disasters. The country, situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Pacific Cyclone Belt, faces significant risks from natural hazards such…
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Philippines Bolsters Infrastructure and Aid Amid El Niño and La Niña Challenges
In response to the severe impacts of El Niño and La Niña, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken decisive steps to aid recovery and enhance the Philippines’ resilience against future disasters. The country, situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Pacific Cyclone Belt, faces significant risks from natural hazards such as cyclones,…
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Bago City Staff Spread Holiday Joy to Mt. Kanlaon Evacuees
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Bago City employees chose to forgo their traditional Christmas party to bring festive cheer to those displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. On December 23, 2024, under the ‘Adopt an Evacuation Center’ program in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Western Visayas, four groups of…
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Government Distributes P43.3 Million in Aid to Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In the wake of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption on December 9, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has announced the distribution of PHP43.33 million in aid to affected families. The aid, which includes family food packs, financial assistance, hygiene kits, modular tents, ‘sakolines,’ sleeping kits, laminated sacks, and family kits, has reached…
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Over PHP14 Million in Aid Distributed to Families Displaced by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In the wake of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption on December 9, relief efforts have been ramped up across Negros Island, with a total of PHP14.792 million in humanitarian aid distributed to affected families. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), alongside local government units and non-governmental organizations, has been actively involved in providing essential…
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DOH Elevates Emergency Response to ‘Blue Alert’ on Negros Island Following Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In response to the recent explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Health (DOH) has escalated its emergency measures to a ‘blue alert’ status across Negros Island. This decision comes in the wake of Negros Occidental being declared under a state of calamity, necessitating enhanced support for those impacted by the volcanic activity. Director…
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Negros Occidental Declares State of Calamity Following Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In response to the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Negros Occidental Provincial Board has declared the entire province to be in a state of calamity. The decision came after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) escalated the volcano’s alert level to 3, signaling the start of a magmatic eruption that could lead…
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Canlaon City Expands Evacuation Facilities Amid Rising Number of Displaced Residents
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, Canlaon City in Negros Oriental has ramped up its efforts to provide safe havens for those displaced by the volcanic activity. The local government has established additional evacuation centers to cope with the increasing number of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Lt. Stephen Polinar from the…
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